WISHIN is a specialist women’s homelessness and family violence organisation that provides support services to women across six local government areas in the north of Melbourne. Each year we support up to 600 women and children who are experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, homelessness and/or family violence.

Our vision is:

A community where all women and children are safe, empowered and thrive.

Our mission is to:

Partner with women to support their safety, increase their independence and enable them to thrive.

WISHIN’s trauma-informed practice provides holistic wrap-around support that acknowledges the complexity of issues women and children face in their lives. Run by women, for women, WISHIN provides a safe and compassionate service for overcoming trauma and getting lives back on track.

WISHIN is currently recruiting for multiple board roles that will support us to pursue our strategic goals.

We are seeking candidates with relevant experience in the homelessness, family violence or other community services sector and skills in the following areas:

• Non-profit senior management or governance
• Strategic Marketing
• Advocacy
• Fundraising/philanthropy
• Non-profit strategy

We are also interested to hear from anyone who has other skills or experience that may be relevant to WISHIN’s work.

Selection criteria for roles includes:

• Experience in non-profit organisations
• Current working knowledge of the Victorian violence against women or homelessness sectors and/or community services sector
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically
• Willingness to commit time the Board and the organisation

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