Volunteer Board Director Role

3 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Common Equity NSW Full time

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CENSW is a registered community housing provider and peak body for housing co-operatives in NSW. Established in 2009, it supports thirty-one rental housing co-operatives across NSW, managing over 500 properties.

The co-operative housing model offers significant social, financial and well-being benefits, and our vision of success is that people and communities are happy and thriving through living in co-op housing.

CENSW achieves its impact through strategy and action – underpinned by the core values of inclusion, connection, integrity, and quality.

Why join the Common Equity NSW Board

CENSW's key activities are designed to support member co-operatives and advocate for the co-operative housing model.

As a Director, you will contribute at a strategic level to an organisation with real community impact. We welcome and value fresh perspectives that help strengthen our approach.

We're seeking an individual with the following skills and attributes

Ideally, experience in the housing, property development, co-operatives and mutuals and/or the not-for-profit sector(s)

A strong alignment with Common Equity's vision and values, together with the passion and time to commit to a 3-year term

Previous Board experience will also be viewed favourably

The role at a glance

Uphold essential fiduciary director duties to act with care and diligence, in good faith and in the best interests of CENSW.

Deliver strategic insights, responsible financial and risk management, and compliance oversight to ensure the long-term performance and sustainability of the organisation.

A nominal payment for meeting attendance is provided, in addition to reasonable reimbursement of expenses.

Directors are expected to attend 6 in person Board meetings per year and participate in one sub-committee of the Board (six online meetings per year).

Other commitments may include an annual strategic planning day, risk workshop, AGM and Board Co-op visits.

CENSW is committed to achieving diversity on their Board of Management and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, LGBTIQ + people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities to apply.

For more information about Common Equity NSW, visit www.commonequity.com.au. For a confidential discussion about the role, contact the CEO, Nick Sabel at [emailprotected] .

To apply for the Board Director role, please email your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience to [emailprotected] by COB, Friday 18th July 2025.

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