The Board plays a key role in the governance of the organisation, serving as the guardian of Climate for Change's (C4C) mission and values while ensuring compliance with relevant statutory laws and regulations and effective risk management.
A board member is responsible for:
- Development of a strategy that aligns with C4C’s vision and values
- Maintaining compliance with relevant statutory laws and regulations
- Ensuring strong financial management of C4C’s finances
- Supporting C4C’s programs through direct involvement, fundraising and ambassadorship
- Providing staff with support, guidance and feedback
- Consistent attendance and active engagement at board meetings (virtual)
- Timely engagement with online communications
According to our governing rules, board members are required to be financial members of C4C, membership fees are $48 per year.
About the commitment
- A minimum 2 year term
- On average 12-15 hours per month, including induction, meetings and events
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Chairing one and participation on another of the Board’s 7 sub-committees:
- Risk & Governance
- Fundraising, Grants & Income
- Communications
- Programs & Volunteer Support
- Strategy
- People & Nominations
- Finance
Current Board positions available
With several long-standing board members stepping down at the upcoming AGM, we are looking forward to welcoming new voices who can bring fresh perspectives and expertise to strengthen our work.
We’re currently seeking individuals to join our board who share our vision and values and who have skills and experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Fundraising / Philanthropy
- Marketing / Communications
- Legal and Risk
- Programs and Volunteers
Please note, if your professional experience doesn’t fall into the above categories, but you have skills and experiences that you think might be beneficial to C4C, we recommend that you submit an application.
About you
- Passionate about tackling climate change and environmental sustainability
- Strive to work with humility and integrity
- An appreciation of the challenges of smaller not-for-profit organisations
- A willingness to actively drive strategic projects
- A basic understanding of accounting and finance concepts
- Networks useful to the development and growth of C4C
- Reside in Australia and over 18 years of age
Applications
Climate for Change is committed to building a diverse board. We strongly encourage applicants from a diverse range of genders, cultures, language groups, abilities, and experiences to apply.
To express your interest in any of the positions, please complete the application form (https://forms.gle/FwqJexgvVJzjrhCs8) by 11:59pm on Monday 29th September 2025. Alternatively, please visit:
Interviews will be conducted virtually during the evening on Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th October 2025.
If you are approved by the board, your nomination will be put forward for election at the Annual General Meeting on 10th November 2025.
If you have any questions about the positions or the application process, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Board Member recruitment enquiry via website.