About Us

Endometriosis is a common disease where tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows outside it in other parts of the body. More than 830,000 (more than 11%) of Australian women suffer from endometriosis at some point in their life, with the disease often starting in teenagers. 

Endometriosis Australia is Australia’s premier not-for-profit organisation supporting Australian women and gender diverse people affected by endometriosis through advocacy, education, research and fundraising. 

Endometriosis Australia has grown its revenue base, run highly successful awareness-raising events and government relations campaigns, established a research grants scheme, and built a strong media profile thanks to support from philanthropic organisations, passionate donors and volunteers.  

The Endometriosis Australia board is seeking two suitably qualified and experienced voluntary directors that have the time and commitment to work with us to improve the health and healthcare for individuals, families and communities affected by endometriosis.

The role 

Endometriosis Australia is seeking to appoint one voluntary, independent non-executive director with background experience in the following area:  

• Philanthropy, grants and public funding - ideally from Victoria 

The role will involve actively participating in bi-monthly board meetings, which are currently held virtually. In addition, directors are expected to be a member of one of various committees, hold responsibility for a particular area of expertise, and be charged with occasional operational duties delegated by the board. 

The role requires both strategic and operational management skills, strong collaboration and a commitment to making a difference in endometriosis awareness, management and research. 

Other demonstrated skills required for the role include: 

• Lived experience or understanding of endometriosis 
• Personal integrity, strong ethics and a commitment to our values
• Experience in driving growth through an organisation 
• Sound financial and risk management and governance

Ideally candidates will also be suitably qualified with:

• Knowledge of working with or in the charity or not for profit sector 
• Corporate governance and/or board experience 
• Director experience, ideally with AICD or GIA membership

While the roles are voluntary, reasonable and approved expenses, including those relating to travel, will be reimbursed.  

For more information about Endometriosis Australia visit: www.endometriosisaustralia.org

Contact: For further information about the roles call Donna Ciccia on 0419 686 618.