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General Management
Non-Executive Directors of the Board Part Time
About SurfAid
SurfAid is an international NGO committed to improving the lives of people in remote surfing locations through health, water and sanitation, food security, and community resilience programs. We partner with communities in Indonesia and the Pacific, through a community-led development approach. One of the leading surf-related charities in the world, we bring the surfing community together to give back, and change lives.
We are a DGR1 status charity in Australia, with full compliance with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) and the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID).
Purpose
SurfAid International Australia is seeking three additional Non-Executive Directors to join our Board. Our Non-Executive Directors provide independent governance, and strategic insight to ensure SurfAid remains mission-aligned, financially sustainable, and operating to high ethical, legal, and safeguarding standards. Directors also collaborate with and support the CEO and management team.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Governance and Accountability
- Contribute to SurfAid’s long-term strategy and monitor organisational performance against mission and goals.
- Ensure programs and activities align with SurfAid’s values and community-led development principles.
- Ensure compliance with key not-for-profit regulators such as the ACNC and ACFID.
- Review and approve budgets, financial statements, risk registers, and annual business plans.
- Oversee compliance, organisational risk, safeguarding, and internal control frameworks (without involvement in day-to-day management).
- Participate in supporting and performance reviewing the CEO.
- Champion SurfAid’s Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies.
- Promote a culture of safety, respect, and inclusion.
Board Contribution
- Prepare for, and actively participate in, Board and committee meetings, and occasional events throughout the year.
- Maintain independence, objectivity, and the high standards of professionalism and confidentiality.
Advocacy & Representation
- Act as an ambassador for SurfAid with donors, partners, and networks.
- Support fundraising and stakeholder engagement activities.
Desired Skills & Experience
SurfAid is currently seeking three additional Directors to the Board to add to our skills in each of the following areas:
- Government donor relations (e.g. with DFAT / Australian Aid, MFAT, or equivalent international donors).
- Strategic fundraising and experience with philanthropic foundations, particularly in the international development sector.
- Experience with, and strong contemporary connections to, the surfing community and/or industry.
Personal Attributes
- Independent, strategic thinker with strong judgment and driven by integrity
- Collaborative, culturally aware, and aligned with SurfAid’s values
- Adaptable and solutions-focused
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Committed to ethical, community-led development
- An affinity with, or interest in, the surfing industry is beneficial but not required (for roles 1 and 2 above).
Time Commitment and Location
- 4-5 Board meetings per year (mostly remote)
- Approx. 4-6 hours per month for additional stakeholder relations, fundraising events, or support to the executive team.
- Location is flexible across Australia.
Remuneration
This is a voluntary, unpaid Non-Executive Director role. Approved expenses may be reimbursed.
SurfAid is dedicated to creating a respectful, supportive, and safe environment free from abuse, harassment, or discrimination. Successful candidates will be required to undergo relevant background checks, including Police Checks, Reference Checks, and Counter-Terrorism Financing checks. You will also be required to adhere to our safeguarding policies and sign our Code of Conduct, which outlines the expected behaviours to protect children and vulnerable individuals.
Application
To apply, please send your resume and an expression of interest cover letter to recruitment@surfaid.org by January, 23rd 2026. In your application, please identify which of the above three roles you feel you can contribute the most to.
