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Non-Executive Board Director
Anika Legal
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Join the board of Anika Legal, an award-winning not-for-profit legal service that is redefining how free legal assistance and housing support is delivered in Australia.
Why us?
The opportunity:
Opportunity type:
Board and Advisory Roles
Commitment:
Temp / Casual
Experience level:
⚡️ Established (10+ yrs)
Location:
Victoria
Remuneration:
Closing date:
November 30, 2025
Why you might love this opp:
As a Board Director, you’ll play a critical role in guiding Anika’s next stage of growth, helping scale a proven model that doubled the impact of each employed lawyer, delivered free legal assistance to 1300+ renters, and shaped housing policy.
Key criteria:
1. Finance and Governance (Treasurer role)
A skilled professional with:
Significant financial management experience within the not-for-profit sector – this is essential.
Experience in board-level governance and/or treasurer responsibilities.
Financial expertise from the for-profit sector is advantageous and will strengthen the board’s overall capability.
This role will provide financial stewardship, ensure rigorous oversight of Anika’s resources, and guide sustainable growth.
2. Not-for-Profit Management
A values-driven leader with:
Proven experience as a CEO, executive leader, or board director within a not-for-profit organisation.
A strong understanding of governance, organisational sustainability, and people-centred leadership.
You will help shape strategy, mentor the executive team, and contribute to building a resilient, innovative organisation.
3. Sector Leadership and Systems Change (highly regarded)
We are particularly interested in candidates who bring:
Expertise in strategic sector leadership, systems change, or innovation across the legal, technology, or social impact sectors.
Insight into how collaboration, design thinking, or digital tools can transform access to justice at a systems level.
These qualities are highly regarded and will help Anika extend its national impact.
A skilled professional with:
Significant financial management experience within the not-for-profit sector – this is essential.
Experience in board-level governance and/or treasurer responsibilities.
Financial expertise from the for-profit sector is advantageous and will strengthen the board’s overall capability.
This role will provide financial stewardship, ensure rigorous oversight of Anika’s resources, and guide sustainable growth.
2. Not-for-Profit Management
A values-driven leader with:
Proven experience as a CEO, executive leader, or board director within a not-for-profit organisation.
A strong understanding of governance, organisational sustainability, and people-centred leadership.
You will help shape strategy, mentor the executive team, and contribute to building a resilient, innovative organisation.
3. Sector Leadership and Systems Change (highly regarded)
We are particularly interested in candidates who bring:
Expertise in strategic sector leadership, systems change, or innovation across the legal, technology, or social impact sectors.
Insight into how collaboration, design thinking, or digital tools can transform access to justice at a systems level.
These qualities are highly regarded and will help Anika extend its national impact.
How to apply:
Follow the link for more info and please cite Ripple Opportunities in your application.
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Oh look! A legend is here reading some fine print! At Ripple our mission is to democratise access to purpose-driven opportunities. As a small team that curates hundreds of opportunities each week we do our best to share all the key information and juicy details. We often link out to the original listing and can't guarantee all details are included on our page, or the full accuracy as application windows and role descriptions may be changed by companies with short notice. If you're unsure of any details or closing dates, it's best to reach out to the organisation directly.