Board Director — Governance & Statutory Compliance

Statutory · Australia — remote participation available · Remote

Initial 12 months · Voluntary / Unpaid · 1 vacancy

About Project Earth

Project Earth is establishing a charitable organisation intended to support community infrastructure projects through transparent funding, technical assistance, professional collaboration and volunteer participation.

During its establishment phase, Project Earth is developing its governance framework, operational procedures, financial arrangements and organisational systems.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced professional to join the founding Board of Directors and provide strategic oversight of organisational governance, statutory compliance and accountability.

The Director — Governance & Statutory Compliance will help establish the organisational framework necessary for Project Earth to operate responsibly and effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of organisational governance arrangements.
• Advise on statutory registration and regulatory compliance.
• Review organisational policies, procedures and reporting protocols.
• Support the development of appropriate board governance processes.
• Oversee financial accountability and reporting arrangements.
• Review funding strategies, grants and financial governance.
• Advise on organisational risk management.
• Support compliance with applicable Australian charity and corporate obligations.
• Review organisational efficiency, accountability and management structures.
• Participate in strategic planning and board decisions.

Preferred Experience

Applicants should have substantial professional experience in one or more of the following:

• Corporate or nonprofit governance.
• Legal and regulatory compliance.
• Accounting, audit or financial oversight.
• Charity administration.
• Organisational management.
• Statutory reporting.
• Risk management and governance systems.

Experience with ASIC and ACNC requirements would be particularly valuable.

Previous board experience is desirable.

Commitment

The initial appointment is for 12 months, with the possibility of renewal.

Board meetings are expected approximately three to four times annually, with additional participation during the establishment phase as required.

Meetings may be conducted remotely.

This is a governance and strategic oversight position rather than a day-to-day operational role.

Expression of Interest

Applicants are invited to provide:

• Name and contact details.
• Professional background.
• Relevant governance or compliance experience.
• Brief statement explaining their interest in Project Earth.
• General availability for board participation.

Board Appointment

Successful applicants will be subject to the organisation's formal director appointment process.

Director consent, identity information and other statutory documentation will be collected securely at the appropriate stage.