Board Members - Finance, Legal and Clinical Governance Experience

Role Type: Voluntary, Parttime
Directorship Term: Three (3) years
Organisation Type: NotforProfit
Location: South Australia
Remuneration: Voluntary
Applications Close: 17 July 2026

The Opportunity

Community Support Incorporated is seeking to appoint voluntary Board Directors with experience in finance, legal governance and/or clinical governance. These appointments will strengthen the Board’s collective capability as the organisation continues to deliver highquality, communityfocused services in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.

These opportunities will suit experienced professionals who are motivated to contribute at a strategic governance level and make a meaningful impact within a purposedriven notforprofit organisation.

About Community Support Incorporated

Community Support Incorporated is a communitybased, notforprofit organisation committed to supporting individuals and communities through highquality, personcentred services for over 35 years. The organisation is valuesdriven and places strong emphasis on safety, accountability, quality improvement and sound governance.

Role Overview

As a Board Director, you will contribute to the overall strategic direction, financial sustainability and governance of Community Support Incorporated. Working collaboratively with fellow directors and the executive team, you will help ensure the organisation continues to meet its legal, financial and regulatory obligations while maintaining a strong focus on service quality and community outcomes.

Directors are expected to act in the best interests of the organisation and uphold high standards of governance, integrity and ethical decisionmaking.

Skills and Experience Sought

The Board is particularly interested in candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

Financial Expertise

• Senior financial, accounting or audit experience
• Ability to interpret financial reports and contribute to financial oversight and sustainability

Legal Experience

• Legal qualifications or professional experience
• Strong understanding of governance, risk, compliance and regulatory frameworks

Clinical Governance Experience

• Experience in clinical governance, quality and safety, or service oversight within health, aged care, disability or community services
• Understanding of regulatory standards and continuous improvement frameworks

Previous board experience is welcome but not essential. Applicants should demonstrate sound judgement, strategic thinking and a genuine commitment to community wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in monthly Board meetings and strategic planning sessions
• Contribute to governance oversight, risk management and organisational performance
• Provide specialist insight in finance, legal matters and/or clinical governance as relevant
• Support the development of a strong governance culture and effective board decisionmaking

Time Commitment

This is a voluntary role involving approximately 11 Board meetings per year. Board Members will also participate in a sub-committee of the Board. Flexible participation arrangements are available, including hybrid and online attendance options.

Why Join the Board?

• Make a meaningful contribution to community outcomes
• Apply your professional expertise at a strategic governance level
• Develop or extend board experience within a supportive notforprofit environment
• Work alongside a committed and purposedriven Board

This is a volunteer (unpaid) role. While the position is not paid, it offers valuable experience, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community

To Apply

To apply, please visit our website https://www.csisa.org.au/about-us/work-with-us/

 We hope to hear from you soon!