• Position: Non-Executive Board Director
• Location: Remote (Australia-wide)
• Start Date: July 2025
• Work Type: Volunteer position
• Commitment: Approximately 1 hour per week + quarterly 90-minute virtual meetings
• Sector: Mental Health / Community Development / Health Promotion / Board Appointments

HELP BRING MORE COLOUR TO Mental Health – Join the OneWave Board

OneWave is a surf charity raising awareness of mental health through a simple recipe…saltwater therapy, surfing, and fluro. We believe everyone should have the chance to ride waves and talk about mental health. Since launching in Bondi in 2013, OneWave has held Fluro Friday events at over 200 beaches across more than 50 countries, raising awareness around mental health, reducing stigma, and helping people free the funk. OneWave also runs 'Free the Funk' programs in schools and workplaces, which have impacted more than 50,000 people.

OneWave is a registered charity authorised by the Australian Tax Office as a Deductible Gift Recipient.

About the Opportunity

We’re looking for a passionate and purpose-driven individual to join our Board of Directors and help us take OneWave to the next level. This volunteer position will play a key role in supporting our strategy, growth, and long-term sustainability.

Fundraising / Philanthropy Specialist (Board Director)

Support OneWave’s financial growth by offering strategic input into:

• Fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and partnerships.
• Philanthropy, major giving, and long-term funding initiatives.
• Financial sustainability and campaign support.

Who We’re Looking For

We're seeking an individual who:

• Is passionate about mental health and aligned with OneWave’s mission.
• Has proven experience in fundraising/philanthropy, particularly with donor engagement and major giving.
• Has strong networks and the ability to identify and engage Major Donors, Trusts, and Foundations aligned to OneWave’s mission and values.
• Can provide strategic oversight and contribute at board level.
• Values inclusion, collaboration, and community-led change.
• Is available to attend quarterly virtual board meetings and contribute approximately one hour per week to support the OneWave team between meetings.

Essential Skills

• Commitment to OneWave’s mission of giving more people the chance to ride waves and talk about mental health, with aligned values.
• Proven experience in philanthropy, particularly in major giving and donor engagement.
• Has strong networks and the ability to identify and engage Major Donors, Trusts, and Foundations aligned to OneWave’s mission and values.
• Strategic thinking and sound judgment at a governance level.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Highly Desired Skills

• Previous board experience (not essential).
• Understanding of not-for-profit governance and the mental health or community sectors.