Board Member

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Council of Single Mothers and their Children

Remote (local)
  • Career category: Business development
  • Job type: Volunteering
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: Remote (local)
  • Right to work requirements: Not specified
  • Remuneration: Volunteer position (unpaid)
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 26/09/2026
  • Location: Australia
Child protection/ Children’s rights Health Human rights
About CSMC
Founded by single mothers 57 years ago, CSMC is a specialist non-profit organisation working to improve the lives of women parenting alone and their children. CSMC combines direct support with systemic advocacy, championing the agency, rights and needs of single mothers across issues including financial security, affordable housing, employment and education, legal protection, health, safety and wellbeing.

Our work is grounded in lived experience and informed by a community of more than 6,500 single mother members and over 3,000 contacts with single mothers each year.

The Board Opportunity
CSMC currently has seven Board Directors and is seeking a further two to three
appointments to complete the Board’s membership under its Constitution.
Working collectively with fellow Directors and the CEO, you will contribute to the strategic direction, sound governance and long-term sustainability of CSMC.

Your responsibilities will include:
  • Contributing to the development and oversight of CSMC’s strategy
  • Monitoring organisational performance, financial sustainability and risk
  • Reviewing and approving key governance policies
  • Ensuring appropriate legal, regulatory and financial oversight
  • Supporting and constructively challenging the CEO
  • Contributing to Board effectiveness, renewal and succession planning
  • Participating in at least one Board subcommittee
  • Acting as an advocate for CSMC’s purpose and work

Appointments are for a two-year term.

About You
Alongside relevant professional expertise, you will bring:
  • Lived experience as a current or former single mother
  • Alignment with feminist principles and a commitment to gender equality
  • A strong commitment to creating a fairer and more equitable future for single mothers  and their children
  • Sound judgement and the ability to contribute constructively to strategic discussions
  • An understanding of governance responsibilities, including confidentiality and the management of conflicts of interest
  • A collaborative approach and the capacity to work respectfully with fellow Directors, the CEO and staff

The commitment to prepare for meetings and participate actively in the work of the Board

Previous Board experience will be highly regarded but is not essential. Applications are also encouraged from experienced professionals seeking to build their governance experience and contribute their expertise to a purpose-led organisation.

Commitment
These are voluntary positions. Directors are expected to participate in:
  • Approximately six to seven online Board meetings each year
  • Board meetings of approximately two hours, generally held after business hours
  • Pre-reading and preparation before each meeting
  • Subcommittee meetings of approximately one hour every six weeks
  • Occasional discussions and decisions conducted by email
  • The Annual General Meeting and other key organisational events, where possible

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