Non Executive Director

About the company

Cancer Council SA
(CCSA) has been supporting South Australians impacted by cancer for over 90 years. We are proud to be the state's longest running and largest cancer charity, and the only organisation in South Australia that works across every aspect of every cancer.

Here in South Australia, every day, we support families impacted by cancer when they need it most, speak out on behalf of the community on cancer issues, empower people to reduce their cancer risk, and find new ways to better detect and treat cancer

Short summary

As a volunteer Board, our directors care about making a positive difference to people living with cancer and contributing their skills and expertise to ensure we are continuously improving and extending our services and support to people in our community. Cancer Council SA is seeking Directors who bring strategic insight, strong governance capability, and a deep commitment to equity and inclusion.

We particularly welcome candidates with experience engaging with diverse communities — including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, and regional South Australians — to ensure our governance and programs reflect the lived experiences of all people affected by cancer. We are seeking
two exceptional SA based Directors
to join our high-performing, collaborative Board of Directors:

• Public Health & Social Science

We are seeking a Board member with deep expertise in public health and social sciences, particularly with a focus on community perspectives in cancer prevention, risk, and health promotion. The ideal candidate will bring substantial experience in qualitative research and a strong understanding of the social, cultural, and structural factors that influence health behaviours.

• Equity & Access

We are also seeking a Board member with strong understanding of the barriers people face in accessing cancer services, particularly those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities; regional, rural or remote areas and under-served or disadvantaged populations. We welcome people with lived experience, community leadership or professional expertise in addressing health inequities. Your insights will help guide our mission to make cancer services more inclusive and accessible for all.

These appointments are unique opportunities to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic organisation committed to improving public health outcomes.

Role overview

As a director, you will support CCSA to make a positive impact by:

• Contributing to the strategic direction and implementation of the strategic plan
• Providing governance and general oversight of the overall organisation
• Ensuring the organisation remains robust and fit to meet its mission.
• Demonstrating your strong stakeholder engagement and advocacy skills to support positive outcomes.
• Attending bi-monthly Board meetings, committee meetings and other Board related events as required

Skills, knowledge and experience

You will bring the ability to think strategically and broadly about the business and how CCSA can have a positive impact on the community. The ability to constructively challenge peers to achieve desired business decisions harmoniously will be critical for success. You will also bring:

• Formal qualification/s in Public Health, Social Science or a related field
• Solid understanding of Board-level fiscal oversight and risk management responsibilities
• A genuine interest or lived experience and understanding in supporting people with cancer
• Strong relationship building skills and ability to influence for positive outcomes
• Knowledge of a director's governance role including the legal, ethical, fiduciary, and financial responsibilities
• Previous Board experience (AICD qualification is preferred).

Special conditions

• The positions will be offered as a three-year term with the opportunity for future terms
• The successful applicants must be non-smokers
• Appointments will be subject to a satisfactory police check and may require a further Department of Human Services clearance.

For further enquiries, contact VUCA Director Christine Locher or Allison Dawe on during business hours. Please forward your letter of application and CV in MS Word format to
by Monday 3rd November 2025.

Cancer Council SA promotes and values diversity, applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. As an organisation, Cancer Council SA are committed to creating a safe workforce for all.