Almost half a million Australians are directly affected by chronic wounds. The direct costs of wound care to the Australian healthcare system have been conservatively estimated at $3 billion each year. Wounds Australia is Australia’s peak body for wound care and prevention, with a vision to reduce the harm caused by wounds.

About Us

Wounds Australia is a membership-based organisation that was first established in 1994 as an association of member states and territories before nationalising in 2015. Wounds Australia has over 3000 members who are drawn from the disciplines of nursing, medicine, pharmacy, podiatry, aged care, allied health and the sciences across Australia, as well as organisations providing wound products or services. We are a company limited by guarantee and a health promotion charity.

We work to improve wound care and prevention through advocacy, public awareness campaigns, education and research.

The Role

Wounds Australia is seeking to appoint an independent Board Director to help guide our organisation through an exciting period of expansion. We are looking for a dynamic, experienced and collaborative Board Director whose values align with Wounds Australia’s mission to advance wound care and management.

Wounds Australia is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified candidates to enhance the Boards governance requirements.

As a national organisation, we encourage people from all states and territories to apply. Appointment would be for an initial term of three years.

This is a non-remunerated voluntary position requiring:

• Strong understanding the role and responsibilities of a Board Director, ideally gained through AICD qualifications and/or previous Board experience.
• Strong understanding of governance.
• The ability to understand and critically assess strategic plans, risk management plans, budgets and financial reports.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills together with the ability to operate collaboratively in a team environment.
• Possess integrity, professionalism and a passion for improving the lives of people living with chronic wounds.

Board Directors are required to attend regular board meetings held during business hours and after hours. In addition, Board Directors are expected to participate in sub-committees and other Wounds Australia activities.

Wounds Australia will provide support, induction and training for new Board members.

As a national organisation, we encourage people from all states and territories to apply.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Blake Wilson on 1800 870 855.