Are you a strategic, community-minded leader ready to help shape the future of food, sustainability, and grassroots action? Community Gardens Australia is looking for a Volunteer Board Chair, with a minimum of five years’ Board experience, to lead our passionate, all-volunteer team. We’re the national peak body for community gardens, connecting people, places, and projects that grow food and community.
This is a unique opportunity to:
- Guide a national network at a time of exciting growth
- Champion local food, sustainability, and resilient communities
- Lead a collaborative board and vibrant volunteer network
- Be the voice of CGA across the sector and with key stakeholders
You’ll bring governance and leadership experience, a demonstrated ability to identify and secure funding opportunities, a knack for strategic thinking and a respect for volunteer culture.
Position Description – PDF Download
How to Apply
Please submit:
- A short cover letter outlining why you’re interested in the position and why you believe you would be a strong candidate
- A CV summarising your relevant governance and leadership experience.
- A link to your LinkedIn profile if you have one
Applications close: 8 September 2025
Send to: secretary@communitygarden.org.au
Community Gardens Australia is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome expressions of interest from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. We believe that diverse lived experiences and perspectives strengthen our collective decision-making and support our mission. If you require any adjustments to participate in the expression of interest or selection process, please let us know through your application.
