Champion better outcomes for unpaid carers as a strategic NED shaping governance, advocacy, and impact for Canberra’s leading carer organisation.
- Guide governance to strengthen outcomes for carers across the ACT
- Apply your sector expertise to strengthen a purpose-driven Board
- Help shape strategy that elevates carer voices
The organisation
Carers ACT is the leading not-for-profit organisation supporting unpaid carers in the ACT, working with over 3,700 carers each year to provide guidance, advocacy, connection, and respite. As the Carer Gateway delivery partner for the region, it connects carers to essential services, emergency support, and practical assistance, while also driving awareness and recognition of carers’ vital role. With strong governance, an experienced and professional Board, and membership in the National Network of Carer Associations, Carers ACT ensures local voices influence national policy. Committed to building a Canberra that truly “cares for carers”, the organisation also leads initiatives such as educating health services to be more “Carer Friendly” and advancing the ACT’s Carers Recognition Act 2021.
Share The Care!
Carers ACT is all about caring. Caring for carers, the community and their colleagues.
Carers ACT encourages all staff to make a difference in the lives of carers. Their passion for the work they do each day makes a difference in the lives of family members or friends who provide assistance with the tasks of daily living to someone who lives with a disability, a medical condition, a mental illness or is frail and aged.
Work with Carers ACT and be a voice for carers. Work alongside carers, colleagues, industry and government to make Canberra a more carer-friendly community.
The role
Carers ACT is seeking an experienced and purpose-driven Non-Executive Director & Clinical Governance Chair to join its Board and contribute to strong, effective governance and strategic impact. This role suits an individual with specialist expertise in health policy and clinical governance expertise, and senior leadership experience within the aged care or disability sectors, ideally with established networks in Canberra / ACT. The successful candidate will bring a proven record as a board member, excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, and a genuine commitment to supporting positive outcomes for carers. Additionally, demonstrate strategic development and implementation capability, strong interpersonal skills, curiosity and courage in robust Board discussions, and experience managing or developing senior leaders.
Please have a look at the Board Pack (https://shorturl.at/czbtw) to know more.
To apply
People for Purpose is partnering with Carers ACT to lead the search for this role.
- To review Carers ACT’s annual reports and financial statements, please visit their website and ACNC profile.
- Once you have absorbed this information and completed your own research, if you have specific questions, please call us on 0468 625 252 or email [email protected]
- Your application will include your CV, as well as a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience align to this opportunity and why you are interested in joining Carers ACT. A considered cover letter will be an important part of your application.
Applications close at 2:30pm on Sunday, 14 December 2025.
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