Voluntary Board Member

RACS seeks a dedicated person to join our passionate team of human rights lawyers as a voluntary board member. RACS provides free, dedicated legal services for refugees, people seeking asylum, stateless and displaced people.

Our work is premised on a commitment to fundamental human rights, human dignity and international protection. RACS demonstrates this commitment through our independent, impartial and professional advice; the integrity of our staff and volunteers; our belief in continuous learning, including through partnerships with other organisations; and the fair and flexible conditions provided for staff and volunteers.

The Management Committee is made up of a passionate and diverse group of people, each bringing their own unique skills, experience and perspective to RACS. They are united by a shared dedication to RACS’ vision and a commitment to making a difference to the lives of people seeking safety.

About You 

The successful candidate/s will have a demonstrated passion for RACS’s work, and will possess relevant experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Engagement with newly arrived communities, people seeking asylum, stateless communities or refugees
• Law and justice
• Governance and organisational change management
• Strategic ICT planning and implementation and technology risk management
• Financial management, accounting and audit
• Fundraising and donor relationships

Requirements of members of the Management Committee:

• Attend and actively participate in bi-monthly meetings and relevant subcommittee meetings, either in person or remotely;
• Contribute professional expertise, insight and leverage networks to strengthen the reach and impact of the organisation;
• Participate constructively in discussions and collective decision-making, in particular supporting the RACS Leadership Team;
• Actively participate in the identification, evaluation and connection with potential funding and partnership prospects;
• Represent RACS at events and engagements as required and agreed

To apply:

 If you are interested in joining our Management Committee, please submit your CV, together with a short expression of interest, to Sarah Dale, RACS Centre Director and Principal Solicitor, at director@racs.org.au.