Non-Executive Director (Board Position)

About the role

Uniting Financial Services (UFS) is seeking two experienced Non-Executive Directors to join its Board during a period of strategic renewal. This paid board appointment offers the chance to influence a purpose‑driven financial institution that manages about $1.9 billion and supports community initiatives across New South Wales and the ACT.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight and long‑term stewardship of the organisation.
• Contribute to governance, audit and risk management frameworks.
• Oversee lending and investment activities.
• Guide regulatory and compliance initiatives.
• Support organisational sustainability, growth and transformation.
• Engage with stakeholders across church, community and commercial sectors.

Required profile

• Extensive senior executive, advisory or board experience in banking, financial services, credit risk, legal/regulatory environments, audit, governance, compliance, corporate strategy, ESG investment or cyber risk governance.
• Strong commercial judgement and strategic capability.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a collegiate Board environment.
• High integrity, emotional intelligence and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Alignment with the ethos and values of the Uniting Church in Australia is highly regarded.

Required skills

What we offer

• Paid Board appointment with remuneration commensurate with responsibilities.
• Opportunity to shape a socially impactful financial institution.
• Engagement with a diverse range of community and commercial stakeholders.