Volunteer Board Director/Company Secretary

Volunteer Board Director/Company Secretary Locations: Perth WA

Employment Type: Volunteer

Posted: 12 November 2025

Help us shape the future of mental health and carer support in WA

HelpingMinds is a highly regarded carer support and mental health services organisation that’s been making a difference for nearly 50 years. Each year, our compassionate team supports more than 10,000 people across WA to feel heard, supported, and empowered. Guided by our values of Hope, Collaboration, Trust, Integrity, and Respect, we are a purpose‑driven organisation committed to improving mental health and family and carer wellbeing across Western Australia.

We welcome your individuality, your ideas, your passion, and your drive.

Are you a suitably qualified Board Director/Company Secretary with a passion for helping the community and lived experience of mental health or as a mental health carer?

We are seeking Expressions of Interest from passionate, community‑mindful leaders to join our Board as a Volunteer Director, with the additional responsibility of Company Secretary. This is a unique opportunity to contribute your expertise to an organisation that changes lives every day.

Why Join Us? As a Board Director, you will:

Provide strategic oversight and governance to ensure HelpingMinds continues to thrive.

Uphold compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Help shape the future of mental health and carer support services across WA.

As Company Secretary, you will play a pivotal role in governance reporting and ASIC compliance, ensuring our Board operates with transparency and integrity.

Who We’re Looking For We welcome individuals who share our values and commitment to community wellbeing. Ideal candidates will bring:

Qualifications and/or experience in governance, risk management, legal compliance, financial oversight, or clinical governance.

Experience as a Company Secretary, including ASIC compliance and governance reporting.

Previous or current experience on a Not‑for‑Profit or non‑government Board.

Lived experience of mental health or as a mental health carer (highly regarded).

A current NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain.

Your Commitment

Attend bi‑monthly Board meetings (typically six per year), scheduled after hours on the 4th Tuesday of the month (5:00pm – 7:00pm), via Zoom or in person at our East Perth office.

Attend twice‑monthly subcommittee meetings.

This is a voluntary position, with sitting fees provided to cover expenses.

Ready to Make a Difference? For more information and to obtain an Expression of Interest form, please contact Trudi Baker on 08 9427 71*** or email ***********@helpingminds.org.au.

Please submit:

A detailed resume

Completed Expression of Interest form to ***********@helpingminds.org.au by

18 January 2026 .

We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQIA+ individuals, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience of mental health issues or supporting family members with mental health challenges.

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