Nominate for a non-member stakeholder position

Position Description

The National Rural Women’s Coalition Ltd is seeking suitably qualified women in all their diversity to nominate for a position of Non-Member Stakeholder which may become Director of the NRWC Board.

The NRWC encourages all women meeting the essential criteria to apply, we encourage women of all diversities to consider this volunteer board opportunity, that includes reimbursement of all travel expenses and director fees for some formal meetings.

About The Organisation

The National Rural Women’s Coalition (NRWC) is the largest organisation in Australia focused on the issues of rural, regional and remote women, girls and their communities. We provide a unique rural, regional & remote lens on information to government, industry and other stakeholders as part of our advocacy to improve gender equality and ensure that women living in rural, regional & remote Australia are part of decision making on all levels. With strong focuses on women’s leadership, health & communications along with women’s long term economic security, workforce participation and women’s safety.

The National Rural Women’s Coalition builds capacity in women living in rural, regional and remote Australia through a broad range of programs and webinars. We work to acknowledge and celebrate the wonderful diversity that is the cohort of RRR women by breaking down stereotypes, promoting positive and inclusive profiles of rural women living and working and who are doing the ordinary to the extraordinary.

As women, living in rural regional & remote Australia the National Rural Women’s Coalition team have the lived experience of living and working in regional and rural towns and in remote places, including Australian islands and oceans. Through our member organisations and individual and organisational networks we engage with women, girls and their communities at grassroot level and to exchange vital information.

Selection Criteria

To Nominate You Must Not Be:

• Under 18 years old
• An undischarged bankrupt or someone who has not complied with a personal insolvency agreement;
• An individual who ASIC or a relevant court has banned from being a director.
• An individual who has been convicted of fraud or other dishonesty related offences.

Essential Criteria:

• You must be living permanently as a woman in Rural, Regional or Remote Australia
• You must agree and work towards the principle of gender equality
• Demonstrated understanding of the intersectional issues facing rural, regional & remote women & girls
• Demonstrated high level Board experience
• Demonstrated understanding of best practice governance in a not-for-profit environment
• Commitment to attending Board meeting, sub-committees & representing the NRWC at all levels, local, regional, state and federal as requested. You will need a minimum of 10 hours per month.
• Be available to attend the General Meeting of the Board (time yet to be determined).

Desirable Criteria:

• Advocacy and policy experience
• Communications experience
• Well established Rural, Regional & Remote women’s networks
• Legal and regulatory experience
• Financial literacy
• Experiencing in attracting sponsorship/partnerships/commercial funding
• Experience in international conventions and treaties impacting women & girls
• Demonstrated understanding of the Working for Women, Gender Equality Strategy priorities

How To Apply

To nominate to be a Non-Member Stakeholder please complete the nomination form below and upload your current resume.

Submit no later than noon, 21st August 2026 ADST.

If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact Keli McDonald 0455 844 101.