Board Members (Voluntary)

ABOUT YOUR ORGANISATION

Murrup is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation that partners with four remote First Nations communities to support children and young people to thrive. We deliver programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people from birth to early adulthood that remove barriers to true freedom and address the determinate to education. We work with individuals, families and communities in the home, at school and in the neighbourhood. And we employ local staff to deliver our programs, making us a vital employer in remote communities. 

Over the past three years, we’ve transformed our organisation. We’ve reimagined our strategic plan, redefined our program logic and invested in our governance, compliance and systems. We're well embedded in the service sector of each of our four partner communities, and we’re trusted delivery partners. Importantly, our staff are leaders in their communities. 

We’re looking for Board members to guide our organisation as we take our next steps and deepen our impact even further. 

You’ll join a supportive Board that is committed to applying a cultural lens over everything we do while ensuring our foundations are solid and built on best practice. Our approach is centred on self-determination and community-led decision-making, and a genuine yearning to close the gap. 

THE PEOPLE WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Murrup is seeking to appoint new voluntary Board members who uphold Murrup’s values and vision.

We are particularly seeking people with lived experience and expertise in the following areas:

• Culture and community

• Education

• Health
• Philanthropy and fundraising
• Finance and Risk
• Legal, governance & compliance

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Provide cultural oversight across organisation that helps shapes policy and programming.
• Provide strategic guidance and oversight to support the achievement of Murrup’s purpose and objectives.
• Actively contribute to the development and implementation of organisational strategies and policies.
• Leverage government and community networks to advocate for policies and initiatives that benefit individuals, families, and communities.
• Provide financial oversight and ensure compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with fellow board members, staff, and stakeholders to foster a culture of inclusivity, safety and accountability within the organisation.
• Champion the rights and voice of First Nations young people living in remote communities.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated expertise and experience in at least one of the specified areas.
• Strong commitment to the values and purpose of Murrup.

Would you like to know more? 

Please view the full position description attached.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are ready to make a meaningful contribution and shape the future of Murrup, we would love to hear from you!

Please submit your application via EthicalJobs by clicking "APPLY NOW"

Your application should include:

1. A current CV.
2. A brief explanation about what motivates you to join the Murrup Board and what you hope to contribute through your governance engagement (up to one page).
3. An outline of how your skills and experience aligns with our Candidate Requirements, above (up to one page).

For more information. please contact admin@murrup.org.au using the subject line: Board Members (Voluntary) enquiry via EthicalJobs.