Board of Directors

Selection criteria 

Essential 

• Demonstrated commitment to CRC’s purpose and values. 

• Sound judgement, integrity, and ability to contribute constructively in a governance setting. 

• Ability to understand and interpret board papers (strategy, performance, and financial information). 

• Willingness to meet probity requirements, including a National Police Check and relevant Working With Children Check (if required for CRC’s governance arrangements). 

 

Highly regarded (one or more) 

• Strategic governance 

• Legal and risk management 

• Accounting and finance 

• Government relations, funding, and commissioning environments (NSW) 

• People and culture, remuneration, or organisational development 

• Lived experience governance and co-design 

• Data, evaluation, and impact measurement 

Knowledge of directors’ duties and good governance practice (including ACNC Governance Standards and contemporary not-for-profit governance principles) is important. Completion of the AICD Company Directors Course (or equivalent learning) is welcomed but not required. 

 

Commitment 

This voluntary role requires attendance at six board meetings (Sydney or virtual). Directors are also expected to: 

• Prepare for meetings by reading papers and seeking clarification as needed. 

• Serve on at least one committee or working group (as required). 

• Participate in an annual strategy day and occasional events/engagement activities. 

• Commit an estimated average of 6–10 hours per month (may vary by committee workload). 

Appointments are for a 2-year term. Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in the role may be reimbursed in line with CRC policy. 

 

To Apply 

To learn more, please refer to CRC’s website and annual reports (crcnsw.org.au) or contact the Board Chair, Ryan Dempsey, via info@crcnsw.org.au with the subject line Board Director. 

Applications should include: 

• A brief cover letter addressing the selection criteria (1–2 pages). 

• Your CV (max 3–4 pages). 

• Optional: a short statement outlining any lived experience, community connections, or perspectives you would bring to the Board (you can also share this verbally at interview). 

Suitable candidates will be contacted for an interview with members of the Nominations Committee. Referees may be requested at a later stage. All appointments are subject to relevant probity checks. 

If you would like to discuss any access needs or a culturally safe application process, please contact us using the details above.