RFS Benevolent Fund Director

7 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia NSW Government Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

RFS BENEVOLENT FUND DIRECTOR

This opportunity offers:

  • Board Director role for an important charity (pro bono)
  • Three-year appointment
  • Quarterly meetings
  • Location: RFS Headquarters, Sydney Olympic Park

Looking for more information?

Why not reach out to our role expert, Benevolent Fund Board Secretary Elizabeth Svoboda, for a confidential chat on

What you'll be doing:

The RFS Benevolent Fund provides NSW Rural Fire Service members and their families with support when they need it most. It is a truly meaningful investment in the welfare of our people, who are our greatest asset. The Board of Directors is responsible for ensuring that the charity succeeds in its mission. You will contribute to all aspects of the Fund's strategic policies and practice, to ensure its good corporate governance and budgetary discipline. As a Director, you will also assess and decide applications for assistance. Directors also will be driving valuable new fundraising ventures to ensure the Fund is able to keep assisting RFS members in need well into the future.

To thrive in this role, you will have:

  • A deep commitment to supporting RFS members and their families experiencing hardship and distress
  • The personal attributes that will see you become a known and respected ambassador for the Board and its work – a collaborative team play with strong communication and interpersonal skills, integrity and empathy
  • Skills that will contribute to the Board's success, whether in legal, marketing and promotion, fundraising, accounting, corporate governance or technology
  • Board, leadership, charity, volunteer, emergency services or public policy experience
  • The willingness to contribute all of this skill, experience and know-how pro bono

If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please access the Expression of interest.

How to apply:

To be considered for this opportunity, you must submit your application via , and attach:

  • A cover letter in PDF format, addressing how you meet the essential requirements of the role as a non-executive director, outlining your suitability and the skills and experience you would bring to the position
  • A resume in PDF format, including two current/recent professional referees (please include email address and contact number)

Please submit your application no later than 11:55pm on Sunday 7 September 2025.

What is the process?

The Board will invite shortlisted candidates to interview. The suitability assessment process will also include conduct and referee checks.

Vacancy Reference: R25/249

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