Job description About the TU The Tenants’ Union of NSW is a respected, dynamic and strong advocate for all renters in NSW. It provides high quality legal advice, assistance, training and information to tenants, tenant advocates, and community workers. Through litigation, high-quality, accurate and accessible resources, a policy reform agenda and public advocacy media action the Tenants' Union works for housing justice to ensure renters, particularly those in need, have homes that are safe, secure, affordable and sustainable. The Tenants' Union of NSW is the main resourcing body for Tenants Advice and Advocacy Services (TAASs) and a community legal centre specialising in NSW residential renting tenancies law. The TU is an independent, secular not-for-profit membership-based co-operative under the Co-operatives (Adoption of National Law) Act 2012 (NSW). You can read our Rules (Constitution) here . You can also read our Governance Policy here . The Tenants' Union works to promote the interests of: Aboriginal tenants; boarders, lodgers and other marginal tenants; private rental tenants; public and community housing tenants; and land lease community residents as well as private sector tenants. About the Opportunity The Tenants’ Union is seeking Non-Executive Directors to join the Board as two vacancies will arise at our AGM alongside renominating existing board members. The candidates will display integrity, independence and ethics and are collaborative, curious and courageous. Emotional intelligence, a passion for social justice and financial acumen are highly valued as is being an active contributor with a strong commitment to the TU vision, mission, purpose, and values. The TU’s Board is a skills-mix board. The selection criteria below set out the areas of technical expertise we wish to attract. This year we are particularly keen to hear from you if: You are interested in taking up a leadership position We are interested in recruiting and supporting someone to take up the role of Chair from November 2026. This director would work with our current chair and CEO over the year to create a smooth transition. You are a public, community or affordable housing tenant We are seeking applications from people who live in public or community housing and recognise the value of personal experience alongside technical experience. The board can offer support to ensure you get the most out of being on the board including training in governance and access to equipment to assist. We encourage public, community or affordable housing tenants to get in touch to discuss your application. For more about the opportunity and how to apply click through to our website link.
