Positions Vacant
Director Vacancy, Human Resources and Governance Committee Chair
FSA is at an exciting time in its evolution as a leading Not for Profit (NFP) community service provider in Australia, based in the Illawarra-Shoalhaven, NSW with 35 sites in NSW and QLD.
With therapeutic central triage of client needs, FSA offers children, young people and families a unique continuity of care experience from multi-disciplined staff, practice leaders and subject matter experts, keeping our clients Safe, Well, Strong and Connected. FSA enjoys a community reach of more than 173,673 Occasions of Service P.A.
Our purpose at FSA is to create positive change in families under stress, as well as a safer and more caring environment for children and young people’s development. Our vision is that all children and young people can live safely and well with their family. Our Client Satisfaction (CSAT) remains above 90% in 2025.
Through planned succession a new Director opportunity has arisen to join a well-established diverse board with more than 120years experience in allied health, international development, child protection, child safety, disability, housing, employment, education, training, community and professional services.
Established as a career Organisational Development (OD) specialist with advanced Industrial and Workplace Relations (I&WR) experience, you will offer a leading commitment to diversity and inclusion. Qualifications in these fields of practice would be well regarded, to deliver integral governance and strategic support to FSA.
With governance, nominations and remuneration experience ideally you are a graduate of the AICD Company Directors Course or can attain through FSA, with an established history in NFP, NGO and Government community service. Your commercial for purpose acumen will complement an existing FSA community reach strategy that includes ongoing, innovative growth activity. It is envisaged that the successful candidate will join FSA as a Director of the Board and member of the Human Resources and Governance (HRG) Committee.
The successful candidate can expect to complement a rewarding, uplifting community service and life experience. This is a voluntary position with expenses reimbursed and Continuing Professional Development supported. Our 2026FY Board Calendar calls for (6) board meetings P.A. and (1) annual half-day board workshop; in-person or via remote MS Teams access. There are (3) annual Board Sub-Committee HRG Meetings.
All applications are to be received by COB 19/10/25, planning for a start date at our Shellharbour NSW Board meeting, 4pm Thursday 18/12/25 in-person or via MS Teams. For application inquiries please email lisa.fost@familyservices.org.au or for a confidential discussion contact the FSA Managing Director and Company Secretary, Gary Jackson on +61 (0)428 609 877 or gary.jackson@familyservices.org.au.
Please include a covering letter and detailed resume with your application. In thanking you sincerely for your consideration we advise that only final candidates will be contacted.
A Directors Agreement will be available for execution prior to commencement, together with Working with Children and National Police checks.
Director Vacancy, Practice Governance Committee (PGC)
FSA is at an exciting time in its evolution as a leading Not for Profit (NFP) community service provider in Australia, based in the Illawarra-Shoalhaven, NSW with 35 sites in NSW and QLD.
With therapeutic central triage of client needs, FSA offers children, young people and families a unique continuity of care experience from multi-disciplined staff, practice leaders and subject matter experts, keeping our clients Safe, Well, Strong and Connected. FSA enjoys a community reach of more than 173,673 Occasions of Service P.A.
Our purpose at FSA is to create positive change in families under stress, as well as a safer and more caring environment for children and young people’s development. Our vision is that all children and young people can live safely and well with their family. Our Client Satisfaction (CSAT) remains above 90% in 2025.
Through planned succession a new Director opportunity has arisen to join a well-established diverse board with more than 120years experience in allied health, international development, child protection, child safety, disability, housing, employment, education, training, community and professional services.
Established as a career Child, Youth and Family Practitioner with a doctorate in psychology or similar qualifications, you will play an integral governance and strategic support, for the ongoing improvement of therapeutic risk and social work practice across six multi-disciplinary service streams. Your experience in the governance (clinical and service) of child, youth, and family psychological services and welfare, with a strong background in therapeutic risk management and social work practices will be greatly appreciated.
Ideally, you are a graduate of the AICD Company Directors Course or can attain through FSA, with an established history in NFP, NGO and Government community service. Your practice acumen will complement an existing FSA community reach strategy that includes ongoing, innovative growth activity. It is envisaged that the successful candidate will join FSA as a Director of the Board and member of the Practice Governance Committee (PGC).
The successful candidate can expect to complement a rewarding, uplifting community service and life experience. This is a voluntary position with expenses reimbursed and Continuing Professional Development supported. Our 2026FY Board Calendar calls for (6) board meetings P.A. and (1) annual half-day board workshop; in-person or via remote MS Teams access. There are (3) annual Board Sub-Committee PGC Meetings.
All applications are to be received by COB 19/10/25, planning for a start date at our Shellharbour NSW Board meeting, 4pm Thursday 18/12/25 in-person or via MS Teams. For application inquiries please email lisa.fost@familyservices.org.au or for a confidential discussion contact the FSA Managing Director and Company Secretary, Gary Jackson on +61 (0)428 609 877 or gary.jackson@familyservices.org.au.
Please include a covering letter and detailed resume with your application. In thanking you sincerely for your consideration we advise that only final candidates will be contacted. A Directors Agreement will be available for execution prior to commencement, together with Working with Children and National Police checks.
