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:

• Implementation 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 and relevant volunteers with support, guidance and feedback
• Consistent attendance and active engagement at board meetings (virtual)
• Timely engagement with online communications

According to our 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 16-20 hours per month (4-5 hours per week), including meeting and subcommittees
• Chairing one and participation on another of the Board Subcommittees:
  • Communications
  • Finance 
  • Fundraising, Grants & Income
  • People & Nominations
  • Programs & Volunteer Support
  • Risk & Governance
  • Strategy
  • Systems & Data

Current Board positions available

With two board members finishing their term 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 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:

• HR & People
• Legal
• Community Programs or Campaigns
• Volunteer Development

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 this position, please complete the application form by 11:59pm on Sunday 4th October.

Interviews will be conducted virtually during the evening between the 5th and 10th of October.

If you are approved by the board, your nomination will be put forward for election at the Annual General Meeting on 9th November 2026.

If you have any questions about this position or the application process, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Board Member recruitment enquiry.