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BY Melbourne Women's Foundation 28/07/2026Join the Board of Melbourne Women’s Foundation
Help shape the future for women and their families across Greater Melbourne
Melbourne Women’s Foundation (MWF) is seeking passionate, experienced and values-aligned women to join our voluntary Board.
As we deliver our 2026–2029 Strategy, we are looking for women who will help strengthen our governance, steward our resources responsibly, and support a thriving community of members, volunteers and partners committed to creating lasting social impact.
We are currently recruiting for the following Board opportunities:
- Treasurer and Chair, Finance and Risk Committee
- Board Director – Finance
- Board Directors
Whether you bring financial expertise, governance experience or specialist skills aligned to our strategic priorities, joining the MWF Board is an opportunity to contribute your leadership to a women-led organisation creating meaningful change across Greater Melbourne.
About Melbourne Women’s Foundation
Melbourne Women’s Foundation is a membership-based giving circle that makes philanthropy personal, collective and accessible.
Our members pool their giving into a shared grants fund and participate in learning, connection and grantmaking that strengthens social purpose organisations walking alongside women and their families experiencing vulnerability.
We do not deliver frontline services ourselves. Instead, we invest in organisations creating positive change across Greater Melbourne while building an informed and connected community of women who want to make a difference through collective giving.
Our vision is a future where women and their families across Greater Melbourne thrive.
Our purpose is to bring together a women-led collective to support social purpose organisations accelerating change for women and their families experiencing vulnerability.
Our values are Courage, Collaboration and Care.
About the opportunities
Treasurer and Chair, Finance and Risk Committee
This voluntary Board leadership role provides strategic oversight of Melbourne Women’s Foundation’s financial sustainability, governance and accountability.
Working closely with the Board Chair, Board Directors and Finance and Risk Committee, the Treasurer helps ensure sound financial stewardship, effective risk management and informed Board decision-making.
Key responsibilities include:
- Chairing the Finance and Risk Committee
- Providing strategic financial governance and oversight
- Overseeing budgeting, financial reporting and forecasting
- Supporting risk management and compliance
- Contributing to Board strategy and organisational sustainability
- Building confidence with members, donors and stakeholders through responsible financial stewardship.
Board Director – Finance
This voluntary Board Director role supports the day-to-day financial management and administration of Melbourne Women’s Foundation.
Working collaboratively with the Treasurer, the role contributes to accurate financial reporting, budgeting, financial administration and the effective operation of the Finance and Risk Committee.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing day-to-day financial administration
- Preparing budgets and monthly financial reports
- Maintaining financial records and reconciliations
- Supporting financial compliance and audit requirements
- Preparing financial papers for the Finance and Risk Committee and Board
- Contributing to sound financial management and continuous improvement.
Board Directors
We are also seeking experienced women to join our Board and contribute to MWF’s governance, strategy and long-term sustainability.
Board Directors work collaboratively to guide organisational direction, oversee performance and ensure MWF remains values-led, financially responsible and focused on its purpose.
We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Digital innovation, cybersecurity or emerging technologies
- Partnerships, philanthropy or fundraising
- Advocacy, communications or stakeholder engagement
- Legal, governance and risk oversight
- Strategy, leadership and organisational development
- Community engagement, member experience or volunteer leadership.
About you
Across all Board roles, we are looking for women who bring:
- Demonstrated professional, governance, leadership or community experience
- Sound judgement, integrity and strategic thinking
- A collaborative and constructive approach
- Commitment to Melbourne Women’s Foundation’s purpose and values
- Passion for supporting women and their families through collective giving and community leadership.
For the Treasurer and Board Director – Finance roles, we are also seeking experience in finance, accounting, bookkeeping, audit or financial management.
Women who can contribute specialist expertise and are committed to good governance are encouraged to apply.
Applicants must be current MWF members or willing to become members. A current Police Check is required for all appointments.
Diversity and inclusion
Melbourne Women’s Foundation values diversity and seeks to reflect the community we serve in the composition of our Board.
We welcome applications from women with diverse professional backgrounds, cultural backgrounds, life experiences, ages and perspectives.
MWF is a women-led organisation and our Board remains women-only. MWF uses an inclusive definition of women.
Time commitment
Board Directors attend regular Board meetings, contribute to strategic discussions and participate in MWF events and activities.
The Treasurer also chairs the Finance and Risk Committee.
The Board Director – Finance undertakes ongoing financial administration between Board meetings in collaboration with the Treasurer.
Further information is available in each Position Description.
How to apply
Download the relevant Position Description below:
To express your interest, please email the following to [email protected]:
- Your CV
- A brief expression of interest outlining:
- the role(s) you are interested in
- why you would like to join the MWF Board
- the skills and experience you would bring.
Applications close: Sunday 23 August
For enquiries, please contact, MWF Board Chair, Leonie Boxtel, [email protected]
By joining the Melbourne Women’s Foundation Board, you will help steward a women-led giving circle grounded in Courage, Collaboration and Care, contributing to a future where women and their families across Greater Melbourne thrive.