The Hon. Natalie Hutchins MP, Minister for Women, is inviting applications for membership on the Queen Victoria Women's Centre Trust (the Trust).
The Trust was established under the Queen Victoria Women's Centre Trust Act 1994 to govern the Centre. Located at 210 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, the Centre is an iconic Melbourne landmark promoting gender equality, inclusion, and diversity in a heritage-listed building.
The Centre leases office space to organisations that support women (including trans, gender diverse and sistergirls) and promote gender equity. Its venue hire service is used by public and private sector organisations and it delivers an annual program of cultural engagement activities that bring diverse women together to advance gender equity. The Birnbeal Gallery creates opportunities for women and gender diverse artists to exhibit their works and the QVWC Shop! is a specialist retail outlet promoting Victoria women and gender diverse makers and designers.
The selection and remuneration of appointees to the Trust is in accordance with the Victorian Government's Appointment and Remuneration Guidelines.
Duration: 3 year term (dependent on Ministerial approval)
Location: Melbourne CBD (two times per year) and online
Salary: Sessional rates
Meetings: 6-8 times per year, and its sub-committees as required. It is expected that Trust members will commit approximately 4-8 hours per month. Currently meetings are held online with 2 meetings per year held in person at the Queen Victoria Women's Centre.
The Minister is seeking to appoint two Trust members who have skills and experience in one or more of the following areas outlined in the ‘Skills and Expertise' section below.
Skills and expertise:
Skills and experience in one or more of the following areas:
Personal qualities:
Knowledge:
Applicants are required to register an account on the Join a Public Board website (https://boards.vic.gov.au) prior to applying online.
Applicants will need to upload a current resume and include a cover letter outlining their interest in the position and addressing the key selection criteria.
The website includes an information pack for people interested in applying. Applicants should review all documents attached to the advertisement prior to applying.
Assistance or adjustments can be provided to enable you to fully participate in the application or interview process. If you need assistance, please contact us on the details below.
Applicants with further enquiries or those with additional access requirements to access the documents should contact Sarah Young, Acting Director, Office for Women on 0410 120 082 and can use the National Relay Service 133 677 if required, or via email at [email protected] / [email protected].
The Victorian Government is committed to the equal representation of women on government boards. Women now make up more than 50 per cent of new appointments to paid boards.
The Victorian Government is also committed to ensuring that government boards and committees reflect the rich diversity of the Victorian community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, Aboriginal people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and from lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, gender diverse, intersex, queer, and asexual people, and from people living in rural and regional Victoria.
Applications close 11:59pm Thursday, 13 November 2025.
Trust members are responsible for:
Members will attend and actively participate in Trust meetings and join a committee of the Trust. Members will also develop a comprehensive understanding of the Trust’s finances, scope of services and strategic context.
The Minister is seeking to appoint two Trust members who have skills and experience in one or more of the following areas outlined in the ‘Skills and Expertise’ section below.
Skills and expertise:
Skills and experience in one or more of the following areas:
Personal qualities:
Knowledge:
Applicants are required to register an account on the Join a Public Board website (https://boards.vic.gov.au) prior to applying online.
Applicants will need to upload a current resume and include a cover letter outlining their interest in the position and addressing the key selection criteria.
The website includes an information pack for people interested in applying. Applicants should review all documents attached to the advertisement prior to applying.
Assistance or adjustments can be provided to enable you to fully participate in the application or interview process. If you need assistance, please contact us on the details below.
Applicants with further enquiries or those with additional access requirements to access the documents should contact Sarah Young, Acting Director, Office for Women on 0410 120 082 and can use the National Relay Service 133 677 if required, or via email at [email protected] / [email protected].
The Victorian Government is committed to the equal representation of women on government boards. Women now make up more than 50 per cent of new appointments to paid boards.
The Victorian Government is also committed to ensuring that government boards and committees reflect the rich diversity of the Victorian community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, Aboriginal people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and from lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, gender diverse, intersex, queer, and asexual people, and from people living in rural and regional Victoria.
Applications close 11:59pm Thursday, 13 November 2025.