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We are calling for expressions of interest from people who share our vision of a future in which there is equality of access to justice and women and children are free from domestic and family violence.Justice Support Centre, serving South West Sydney since 1986, is a community organisation that provides free services to the community. We support people in South West Sydney with legal issues and women and children affected by domestic and family violence in South West Sydney, City of Sydney, Inner West and Waverley.We reached 16,608 people during FY 2024 a 57% increase from FY2023. We employ 80+ people and our annual revenue is over $11.5 million.For more information about JSC and our work see our Website.There is one vacancy on the Management Committee (Board) of our Incorporated Association.We are seeking a volunteer Board member who has extensive skills and experience in financial management, including a solid understanding of financial management principles, budgeting, accounting and cash flow management. The successful applicant will have formal qualifications in accounting or finance and practical experience.In addition, your expression of interest would be highly regarded if you also have skills or experience in any of these areas:Information Technology and InnovationFundraisingCommunity legal servicesDomestic and family violence servicesOur board members must have a strong commitment to social justice.Applicants with board experience or AICD board training or similar, will also be highly regarded.Our Board and staff work together to ensure our values are relevant and serve as our guide in decision-making:Respect we value each personTransparency we are open and authenticAccountability we empower our peopleTeamwork we work better togetherMeetings are generally held in person after 5.30pm, 4-5 times per year plus an AGM at our Bankstown office or another central location. The Board member will also be asked to join a Finance Sub-committee, which meets quarterly, and to work with the COO and CFO in reporting and the audit.We serve a culturally and linguistically diverse community. Applicants from CALD backgrounds and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with the required experience are strongly encouraged to express their interest in this vacancy.If you would like to apply for the Board position please send your application to Juliane Scuteri at juliane.scuteri@jsc.org.au using the subject line: Board Member (Voluntary) enquiry via CARM Board List. #J-18808-Ljbffr