EWOV is seeking applications for a Consumer Director to join its Board. The Consumer Director brings consumer insight and public interest perspectives to Board deliberations and contributes to the effective governance, strategic direction and oversight of EWOV’s dispute resolution services across electricity, gas, water and embedded networks in Victoria.
The role is suited to candidates with strong consumer, community, public interest, policy, advocacy, governance or dispute resolution experience. Candidates should be able to demonstrate sound judgement, independence, collaborative decision-making, commitment to EWOV’s purpose and values, and the ability to contribute constructively to Board discussions.
The following skills and experience are desirable but not essential:
- experience in corporate governance or Board environments
- understanding of consumer concerns affecting Victorian consumers
- knowledge of alternative dispute resolution principles
- consumer advocacy and vulnerability
- consumer impacts of energy transition and emerging jurisdictions
- technology, digital inclusion and AI impacts on consumers
- public policy and regulatory experience
- governance capability and Board effectiveness.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate an established connection with a Victorian consumer, community or public interest organisation, as required under EWOV’s Constitution. To apply, applicants must provide an application letter addressing the desired skills and experience, complete the Consumer Director application form, provide a current CV or biography and declare any actual, potential or perceived conflicts of interest.
How to apply
Apply completing the online application form and emailing your CV and cover letter to Melinda Bunnage, Company Secretary, at Melinda.Bunnage@ewov.com.au and we will send you an application form shortly.
Applications close Sunday 11 October 2026.