Gowrie SA – Board Member position (Honorary) Gowrie SA (Lady Gowrie Child Centre Inc) is a not-for-profit organisation and has been serving the community for over 80 years. Our current programs include the children’s program (integrated preschool and long day care), family support programs, state-wide professional development and learning and Inclusion Agency program, and we are a Registered Training Organisation. Our work includes supporting other education and care services to develop high quality programs for their local communities, supporting sector wide change, and influencing policy and advocacy work. Gowrie SA has worked collaboratively with a range of state and federal government departments in the delivery of early education and family support programs. We have strong links to the tertiary education sector, including universities, and a national presence through collaborative work with Gowrie Australia and professional stakeholders.

We have a current vacancy for a community member on our voluntary Gowrie SA Board. Expressions of interest are invited for this position from individuals with suitable qualifications and expertise in relevant skills desirable for the role.

Board members must be able to consider and advocate for Gowrie SA programs in a holistic way, setting aside personal interests. The new Board member will work alongside other members with a range of backgrounds and expertise. The Gowrie SA Board can be an excellent development opportunity for leadership skills, while enabling the new Board member to contribute to the organisation and the sector.

Gowrie SA is committed to reconciliation and inclusion and warmly encourages expressions of interest from Aboriginal and Zenadth Kes peoples, as well as people from diverse backgrounds and lifeworlds.

The commitment includes: • Reading program reports and any Business Cases prior to each meeting • Attending 2 hour Board meetings approximately every 6 weeks (online, currently 5.30-7.30pm on Mondays) • Attending an Annual General Meeting (5.30-7.00pm in November) • Contributing at sub-committee level when needed

If you wish to register your interest in this Board member position, please send your CV and an accompanying letter by Monday 1st December 2025 to recruit@gowriesa.org.au.

If you require further information, please contact: Lyndsay Healy, CEO, Gowrie SA lyndsay@gowriesa.org.au 8352 5144 39a-43 Dew Street, Thebarton, SA 5031