Anyone is invited to express their interest to join the FCAV’s Board of Directors, that consists of up to 9 elected positions and up to 5 co-opted positions, appointed to provide specialist expertise.

The FCAV Board of Directors have a passion and commitment to improving the outcomes for foster carers and the children and young people in their care, making a difference at an organisational and state level.

The overall role of the Board of Directors is to ensure the organisation operates in accordance with any legal requirements, the organisation’s stated objectives and its rules or constitution. It is also responsible for setting, monitoring and reviewing key strategic policies and directions.

We encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people or those from diverse backgrounds or from regional Victoria to apply. We are seeking a wide range of skilled applicants to grow our Board, including those interested in filling the Board Secretary role or with legal expertise.

The Board meets monthly, and for regional Directors, travel and overnight accommodation costs are reimbursed, where necessary.

How to apply

To be considered for the role, please provide your CV and a short biographical statement of no more than 200 words (for examples see the ‘About Us - FCAV Board of Directors’ page).

A copy of the FCAV Association Rules, policies and reports can be viewed on our website at fcav.org.au ‘About Us - Publications & Policies’.

If you would like more information on the prospective role as an FCAV Board Director, please call FCAV President, Megan Sadlier on 0422 649 914 or FCAV CEO, Samantha Hauge on 03 9416 4292.

Applications will be assessed based on specialist skills required by the Board.

Expressions of Interest to join the Board must be sent to the FCAV President, Megan Sadlier by email: admin@fcav.org.au or post: FCAV, Ground Floor, 2 Greenwood Street Abbotsford VIC 3067.