YANA Family Violence Service (YANA), formally Women’s Liberation Halfway House is a leading specialist family violence service providing safe accommodation, advocacy and support to clients experiencing family violence. YANA was established in 1974 by activists of the women’s movement - as the first refuge for women in Victoria and we have continued our 50 year journey as Australia’s longest running independent, feminist, crisis accommodation service. We provide:

• Short term crisis accommodation
• Outreach support
• Secondary consultations
• Case management
• Advocacy

about the roles

We are seeking two Board members an experienced Finance specialist (CPA preferred) for appointment as Treasurer and a Board Secretary with a background in Business Administration, Governance or similar. Commitment is for a 3 year term.

• The ability to maintain strict confidentiality about all aspects of YANA business.
• Understanding of feminist theories about society and the causes of domestic/family violence.
• Understanding of the Not-for-Profit Sector in which YANA operates and its intersectional, feminist approach.
• Experience in strategic planning, financial accountability and fiduciary duties, and comprehensive risk management.
• The ability to show empathy and respect for all women involved with YANA, including clients, workers and Board members.
• Prior experience working on a Board and qualifications (e.g., Australian Institute of Company Directors) is highly desirable.

DUTIES OF A BOARD MEMBER:

• Attendance at monthly Board meeting (held on the 3rd Monday of each month) and the Annual General Meeting.
• Contribution to sub-committees.
• Preparation prior to Meetings.
• Active participation in the decision-making process about governance, finance and strategic planning.
• A commitment to the ongoing viability of YANA as a stand-alone service within the domestic/family violence sector.

You will require a current.

• Police check
• Working with Children Check

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EXEMPTION

YANA has an Equal Opportunity Exemption Act 2010; H282/2022 and applications for this role are open to female candidates only.