Road Sense Australia is inviting expressions of interest from experienced professionals to join our Board of Directors.

We are a national charity dedicated to reducing road trauma through education, intervention, and rehabilitation programs. As a volunteer Director, you’ll provide governance and strategic guidance that helps save lives and create safer journeys for all road users.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide governance, risk oversight, and strategic direction alongside fellow Directors.
• Serve on at least one Board committee and contribute between meetings.
• Apply your specific professional expertise to strengthen the organisation in one of the following areas:

Legal: contracts and MOUs, policy reviews, ACNC/ASIC obligations, privacy and data protection, child-safe standards.

Compliance & Risk: governance frameworks, risk register oversight, regulatory compliance, audit readiness and reporting.

HR (People & Culture): workforce policies, recruitment and onboarding, performance and development, WHS, and remote-team culture.

Marketing & Business Development: brand and communications, partnerships and stakeholder engagement, campaign guidance, revenue growth (grants, sponsorships, fee-for-service).

Skills and Experience

• Senior experience in one of: Legal; Compliance/Risk; HR/People & Culture; or Marketing/Business Development.
• Understanding of not-for-profit governance (ACNC) and contemporary board practice.
• Sound judgement, integrity, and a collaborative, solutions-focused style.
• Desirable: AICD/GAICD or governance training; experience with charities that work with young people and vulnerable communities.

About Road Sense Australia

We are a registered charity delivering evidence-based programs that reduce traffic offences, prevent crashes, and support behaviour change. Our work aligns with national and state road safety strategies and is delivered Australia-wide, both in person and online.

Benefits of Volunteering with Us

• A meaningful opportunity to reduce road trauma and support safer communities.
• Board-level experience with a supportive, outcomes-focused team.
• Ongoing governance training provided.
• This is a volunteer role; reasonable expenses directly related to the role are reimbursed.

Time commitment

Approximately 5–10 hours per month, including Board/committee meetings, preparation, and occasional events. Meetings are primarily online; candidates from any state are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Please email your CV and a short cover letter outlining your relevant expertise (Legal, Compliance, HR, or Marketing/Business Development), availability, and why you’re interested. through to michael@roadsense.org.au.

For questions please contact: Mr Michael Fitzgibbins (CEO) michael@roadsense.org.au 0435 933 700.

Required Checks: Driving history, Police Check and Working With Children Check will be required.