Board Member

PURPOSE

Free To Shine is an Australian child protection organisation working in partnership with local communities in the Siem Reap province, Cambodia to prevent the exploitation and trafficking of girls. We do this by strengthening family and community systems to prioritise the safety and education of their children.

We are looking to recruit 2 board members, with experience on the board of a charity.

By 2030 we aim to be an evidence-led, accredited, sustainable and resilient organisation, with strong partnerships working together to empower communities to keep girls safe and in school. Our

• Strategic Plan is structured around five strategic intents :
• Safeguard and strengthen organisational capacity
• Diversify and strengthen funding, to ensure longevity and sustainability
• Attain Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) accreditation
• Attain evidence-based data associated with our programming
• Strategic collaborations with other organisations

As a member of our board, you will contribute your expertise to help guide the organisation in achieving these strategic objectives. Board members commit to a term of 2 years, working collaboratively with fellow directors to ensure strong governance and impactful outcomes. This role will likely suit you if you share our commitment to best practice in child protection, humanitarian issues and gender equity.

ABOUT FREE TO SHINE

Free To Shine exists to prevent school-aged girls being trafficked into the commercial sex industry in Cambodia. We achieve this by focusing on strengthening family and community systems to prioritise the safety and education of their children. Our Goals are Safe Communities for Children; Educated Girls; and Women in Leadership.

Free To Shine has 2 employees in Australia and 15 employees in Cambodia. Our annual impact reports and financial reports are available at

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The accountabilities of the Board include :

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Experience that will be highly regarded :

KEY QUALITIES

TIME COMMITMENT

This is a two-year term (includes three-month probationary period), with the option of re-appointment for a further term.

Board meetings are online, two Tuesdays per month (12 : 00 – 13 : 00 AEST), plus two Sundays per year (5 hours). Preparation and follow up work is required before and after each meeting.

There is a comprehensive induction, to support you, when commencing your role. The complete induction package is self paced, and is approximately 50 hours.

REMUNERATION AND CONDITIONS

This is a voluntary position.

Please note : Appointment to this position will require a Criminal History Check and a Blue Card / Working With Children Check equivalent, from the applicant’s country of origin.

HOW TO APPLY

Please email your cover letter and resume to :

Three references will be sought including your current position, and a board position.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON : Friday 31st October 2025

Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis; only short listed applicants will be contacted for interview.

Free To Shine is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees are valued. We appreciate the experiences, skills and perspectives of all individuals. We actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities and people from diverse backgrounds. Khmer nationals and women are strongly encouraged to apply.