Non-Executive Director | Arthritis Australia Board

Help shape a future where no Australian faces arthritis alone.

Non-Executive Director | Arthritis Australia Board

Voluntary | National | Three-year term

More than 7 million Australians live with arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions. For over 75 years, Arthritis Australia has provided trusted information, funded research, influenced policy and advocated for better care. We’re now seeking up to two non-executive Directors to help guide our next phase of growth, advocacy and innovation.

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Non Executive Director application form

1. Candidate details

Your Name(Required)

Full legal name

Preferred name

Email(Required)

Your Phone(Required)

Country Phone Number

Your Address(Required)

State or Territory Postcode

Current role and Organisation(Required)

LinkedIn profile

2. Interest, purpose and contribution

Please keep responses concise. Suggested maximum: 200 words per question.

Why are you interested in joining the Board of Arthritis Australia?(Required)

Please address your connection to the purpose of Arthritis Australia and the contribution you hope to make.

What perspective or capability would you add to the Board at this point in its strategy?(Required)

Focus on the contribution that is most distinctive and relevant, rather than repeating your CV.

3. Skills profile

Please rate your level of skills and experience in the areas as listed below

A - Awareness Familiar with concepts; able to engage constructively in Board discussions. No direct professional experience required. Typically gained through general reading, governance training or adjacent experience.

WK - Working Knowledge Practical understanding gained through relevant Board, organisational or professional exposure. Able to ask informed questions, contribute meaningfully to decisions and identify when specialist input is needed.

DE - Deep Experience Demonstrated experience applying this skill in a substantive professional or governance role over a sustained period. Able to lead the Board’s analysis, provide authoritative guidance and assess management proposals critically.

LC - Leadership Capability Recognised depth of experience; able to lead the Board’s thinking, chair a relevant committee or act as a resource to fellow Directors. Typically supported by a significant professional track record or formal qualifications.

Core competencies

Experience rated as “WK” in all categories is required

Marketing and communications | Media, brand, reputation, positioning or public affairs(Required)

Digital delivery and innovation | Governance of digital technology, data, innovation, investment and risk(Required)

Government relations, advocacy and public funding | Government engagement, advocacy, policy and public funding(Required)

Financial acumen | Oversight of performance, investments and financial reporting integrity(Required)

Corporate governance | Director duties, governance standards and Board or committee experience(Required)

Legal, regulatory and compliance | Oversight of legal and regulatory obligations and emerging compliance risk(Required)

Risk management | Enterprise risk, risk appetite and risk frameworks(Required)

Priority Strategic Skills

Experience rated as “DE or LC ” in at least one (1) category as well as “WK” in at least one (1) category is required

Marketing and communications(Required)

Digital delivery and innovation(Required)

Government relations, advocacy and public funding(Required)

Legal, Regulatory and Compliance(Required)

People and culture leadership(Required)

Fundraising, partnerships and revenue diversification(Required)

For any skills you have marked as DE or LC above, provide evidence of how you have applied them(Required)

For each, briefly describe the context, your role, the action or judgement required, and the outcome. Suggested maximum: 350 words in total

Do you bring any lived perspective (Optional)?

4. Governance and strategic judgement

Current Board or committee appointments(Required)

Previous Board or committee appointments(Required)

Governance education or qualifications(Required)

5. Values, conduct and collaboration

What does acting in the best interests of Arthritis Australia and the people it serves mean to you as a Director?(Required)

Suggested maximum: 200 words.

Describe how you contribute to an inclusive, accountable and respectful Board culture.(Required)

You may refer to how you listen, collaborate, manage disagreement, handle confidential information or recognise when other perspectives are needed. Suggested maximum: 200 words.

6. Diversity and perspective

This section is optional. Responses help the Committee consider the breadth of perspectives represented across the Board. Please provide only information you are comfortable sharing.

Tick applicable

Person living with arthritis or a musculoskeletal condition

Carer, family or close supporter perspective

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander

Culturally and linguistically diverse background

Tick applicable

Person with disability

Regional, rural or remote community experience

Emerging Board leader

Other perspective you wish to disclose (enter details below)

Other perspective you wish to disclose

If relevant, how would your background, lived experience or perspective strengthen the Board’s understanding and decision-making?

Suggested maximum: 150 words.

State or territory(Required)

Metropolitan / regional / rural / remote (optional)

Other perspective (optional)

7. Availability and role expectations

Tick applicable(Required)

I confirm that I am eligible to serve as a Director and satisfy the requirements in the Arthritis Australia Constitution.

I am independent of Arthritis Australia Affiliate Members as required by the Constitution.

I am not disqualified from managing a corporation or acting as a responsible person of a registered charity.

Please note any material availability constraints or commitments that may affect your capacity to fulfil the role.(Required)

Include current Board load and any commitments that could create recurring scheduling constraints.

8. Eligibility, independence and due diligence

Tick applicable(Required)

I confirm that I am eligible to serve as a Director and satisfy the requirements in the Arthritis Australia Constitution.

I am independent of Arthritis Australia Affiliate Members as required by the Constitution.

I am not disqualified from managing a corporation or acting as a responsible person of a registered charity.

Tick applicable(Required)

I hold a current ASIC Director Identification Number (or can obtain one prior to taking office)

I consent to reasonable due diligence if shortlisted, including identity, referee, qualification and public-register checks.

I will disclose actual, potential or perceived conflicts of interest and any matter relevant to my suitability.

Please disclose any actual, potential or perceived conflict of interest, connection or other matter relevant to your eligibility or independence.(Required)

If none, state “None”.

9. Referees

Please provide two referees who can comment on your governance, strategic leadership, conduct and ability to work effectively with others. Referees will not be contacted without notice.

Referee 1(Required)

Referee 2(Required)

10. Attachments and declaration

Current CV(Required)

Max. file size: 100 MB.

Coverletter(Required)

Max. file size: 100 MB.

Additional information

Max. file size: 100 MB.

Tick applicable fields

Current CV

Cover letter

Any additional information requested in the advertisement attached (if applicable)

Candidate name(Required)

Full legal name

Date of application(Required)

This year, our Board assessed its collective capability against a comprehensive Board Skills Matrix, aligned to our 2024–2029 strategy. That work identified where we want to deepen our strength as a group – and to invite people whose expertise complements our current Board.

We welcome candidates with expertise in one or more of:

Marketing, communications and reputation
Government relations and advocacy
Digital and technology governance
Legal, regulatory and compliance
People and culture leadership
Fundraising, partnerships and revenue diversification

All Directors bring financial acumen, corporate governance understanding, legal and regulatory awareness, and risk management capability – alongside sound judgement, high ethical standards, respect for diversity, equity and inclusion and a commitment to our mission.

Previous board experience is desirable but not essential if you can demonstrate strong executive leadership, strategic thinking and governance capability.

What’s involved

The Board meets 4–6 times a year, virtually and in person
Participation in at least one Board committee and annual strategic planning
Reviewing papers and preparing properly for meetings
Representing Arthritis Australia at selected events where appropriate

Arthritis Australia Directors are volunteers. Travel, accommodation and reasonable out-of-pocket expenses are covered. The usual term is three years, with a maximum of three terms.

How to apply

Download and submit your completed application form together with:

A cover letter outlining your interest, relevant experience, and how your skills and lived experience would strengthen the Board
A current CV
Details of any current or previous board appointments

Email completed applications to admin@arthritisaustralia.org.au

To request a confidential discussion about the role with the Chair or Company Secretary, please contact our Office Manager on (02) 9518 4441.

Applications close 4.00pm AEDT, October 5, 2026.

Assessment and selection will run through September and October, concluding by the end of October 2026. Successful applicants take office at the Annual General Meeting on 20 November 2026.

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Non-Executive Director | Arthritis Australia Board

Non Executive Director application form

1. Candidate details

2. Interest, purpose and contribution

3. Skills profile

Core competencies

Priority Strategic Skills

4. Governance and strategic judgement

5. Values, conduct and collaboration

6. Diversity and perspective

7. Availability and role expectations

8. Eligibility, independence and due diligence

9. Referees

10. Attachments and declaration

Non-Executive Director | Arthritis Australia Board

Non Executive Director application form

1. Candidate details

2. Interest, purpose and contribution

3. Skills profile

Core competencies

Priority Strategic Skills

4. Governance and strategic judgement

5. Values, conduct and collaboration

6. Diversity and perspective

7. Availability and role expectations

8. Eligibility, independence and due diligence

9. Referees

10. Attachments and declaration

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