About the Association

The Eastwood-Macquarie District Association is the local organisation representing the suburbs of Eastwood, Marsfield, and Macquarie Park. Our core objective is to unite and collectivise the local community. Our mission is to stimulate social, economic and political change. Our purpose is to protect the wellbeing of residents and their families, combat social isolation and loneliness, provide opportunities for local businesses to thrive, and to ensure the voice of our community is heard by those in power. Our aim is to organise the community through grassroots events and activities, to build relationships between local residents, businesses, workers, and students alike.

Our People

We are building a large team of ambitious individuals who are capable of leading and steering the continuous growth of the district association. Our team consists of students, professionals, and retirees, with skills in law, finance, and public policy. We meet weekly to pass motions that direct the association’s operations, and spend 2-3 hours per week implementing the goals set in those meetings.

General Counsel

If you are a legal professional willing to step into a voluntary senior supervisory role within a non-profit organisation, then this is for you.

The General Counsel will chair the Legal Subcommittee, and advise and mentor the Paralegals and Legal Officers of the association.

An ideal General Counsel will allow us to provide help to our community without legal risk.

You

We are looking for a passionate community-minded individual.

Benefits and Impact:

• Great way to meet people and become more involved in your community.
• Fantastic opportunity to gain or hone valuable leadership skills in a meaningful setting.
• A rare chance to shape the financial foundation of a new community organisation

Benefits of volunteering with the EMDA

• Gain career-experience in a low-pressure environment
• Meet new people who share your interests
• Become involved in helping your community
• Build leadership and governance skills
• Steer the direction of a growing community organisation

What to expect Upon applying, the Secretary will email you to arrange a preliminary phone-interview.