Vacancy: Independent Audit and Finance Committee Member

30 May 2025

Relationships Australia Victoria Limited

• Annual budget: Approximately $50 million
• Number of staff: 400+
• Community segment: Family Relationships Services, Mental Health and Family Violence
• Committee meetings (frequency): 8-10 per annum
• Meeting timing: Weekdays during business hours
• Meeting location: Relationships Australia Victoria Central Office, Camberwell, Victoria 3124

Information about this vacancy:

Independent member description

Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV) is seeking to appoint an independent member to its Audit and Finance Committee (A&FC). This role is integral to strengthening our governance and enhancing oversight of financial reporting, risk management, and internal controls.

We are looking for a qualified and experienced individual who brings a strong understanding of financial and audit practices, along with an external and entrepreneurial perspective. The ideal candidate will contribute to the committee’s effectiveness by supporting compliance with best practices, regulatory standards, and the principles outlined in the Audit Committee Charter.

This is a valuable opportunity to play a key role in supporting transparent, accountable decision-making and contributing to the long-term success of RAV.

Required qualifications

The candidate must be a qualified CPA or CA and possess prior experience serving on a Board or its subcommittees. Additionally, the candidate should have significant executive-level experience in a comparable role.

Applicants must be Australian residents or citizens who identify as having experience in the community sector. A National Police Certificate and a Working with children check is required of all Board Sub-committee members and for successful applicants, the cost of this will be reimbursed by RAV. 

About RAV

Established in 1948, Relationships Australia Victoria is a not-for-profit organisation and a valued provider of specialist family and relationship services. Our vision is for positive, safe and respectful relationships for couples, families, schools, workplaces and communities. We aim to relieve the suffering, distress and helplessness of vulnerable and disadvantaged people to enhance their physical, social and emotional wellbeing. We aim to provide high quality and comprehensive services that assist families and children to overcome challenges, grow and thrive. Our core purpose is to strengthen and advance the voice, leadership and expertise of people with lived experience of relationship and emotional trauma issues. We achieve our aim through advocacy, education and training, peer support and consultation. Our funding comes from the Commonwealth and State Governments, with increasing amounts coming from other sources.

Additional information on RAV can be found in our Constitution and previous Annual Reports.

Closing date for applications: 5pm AEST, Thursday 12 June 2025

To express your interest, please send a cover letter and resume to Shiranthi Sivarajah, Company Secretary, via email, with the subject heading ‘Audit and Finance Committee Independent member application’.