Board Director (3-4 positions)
| Melbourne’s West | Voluntary
GenWest is one of the only organisations in Victoria operating across the full family violence intervention continuum — from primary prevention through to crisis response and recovery. Based in Melbourne's west, GenWest works with and for the communities of one of Australia's most culturally diverse regions, and everything it does is grounded in feminist, intersectional values.
With a newly endorsed Strategic Plan (2026–28) and an ambitious agenda — expanding into adult counselling services, strengthening system advocacy, and diversifying its funding base — GenWest is seeking up to four new Non-Executive Directors to join its Board.
What GenWest is looking for
GenWest is building a stable, committed and highly skilled Board. The Board is particularly interested in candidates who bring depth in one or more of the following areas:
- Family violence, women's health or community services sector knowledge
- Policy, advocacy and government engagement
- Board governance and fiduciary oversight
- Legal, regulatory or compliance experience
- Finance, audit and risk
- Clinical governance and practice excellence
- CEO or senior executive leadership experience
- Funding diversification, philanthropy or corporate partnerships
GenWest is also actively seeking candidates who bring lived experience relevant to its mission, strong connection to Melbourne's western suburbs, and cultural credibility within CALD or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Diversity and representation are key priorities for GenWest reflecting the community that they serve.
The commitment
These are voluntary positions. The Board meets eight times per year (first Wednesday evening, rotating in-person and online), with quarterly committee meetings. Total commitment is approximately eight hours per month.
Why GenWest
This is a rare opportunity to contribute to an organisation doing genuinely significant work — at a moment when its ambitions are growing and its governance needs to grow with them. The CEO is strong, the team is committed, and the Board is focused and stable. For those who care about gender equity, family violence prevention, and the communities of Melbourne's west, this is a board worth their time.
To apply
This process is being managed by Searchlight Group on behalf of GenWest. For a confidential conversation, contact Michael Holdway, Managing Director. Apply via this webpage by uploading your cover letter and CV.
Phone: Mobile: 0400 006 513
Email: michael@searchlightgroup.com.au
Download a comprehensive briefing pack from the link on the right-hand side of this page. Applications close midnight on May 29th 2026
Closing Date: May 29, 2026