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Board Director Opportunity

For more than 50 years, Doxa Youth Foundation has been creating life-changing opportunities for children and young people. Through our camps and cadetship programs, we help thousands of young people each year build confidence, develop aspirations and access education, employment and brighter futures.

As we enter an exciting new chapter with a refreshed strategic direction underway, we are seeking passionate and values-driven individuals to join our voluntary Board of Directors.

Our Board plays a critical role in guiding the organisation's strategy, governance and long-term sustainability. We are looking for Directors who bring diverse perspectives, strategic thinking and a genuine commitment to creating opportunities for young people.

Skills and Experience Sought

We are particularly interested in individuals who can contribute expertise in one or more of the following areas:

Lived Experience & Community Voice

• Lived experience of overcoming barriers to education, employment or opportunity
• Community voice and advocacy
• First Nations leadership and perspectives
• Diversity, equity and inclusion

Fundraising & Partnerships

• Philanthropy and major donor engagement
• Corporate partnerships and sponsorship
• Government relations and funding
• Community fundraising and stakeholder engagement

Marketing & Communications

• Brand strategy and positioning
• Media and public relations
• Digital communications and engagement
• Reputation management

Sector & Program Expertise

• Youth, education or community services
• Program design and delivery
• Impact measurement and evaluation
• Child safety and safeguarding

About the Role

As a Director, you will help shape the future of Doxa by:

• Providing strategic oversight and governance.
• Supporting the organisation's financial sustainability and growth.
• Monitoring organisational performance, risk and compliance.
• Championing Doxa's mission and values.
• Acting as an ambassador within the community and across your networks.

The Board meets approximately ten times each year, with opportunities to contribute through Board committees and strategic projects.

Who We're Looking For

We welcome applications from experienced directors and senior leaders, as well as emerging Board members who bring fresh perspectives and valuable lived experience.

We are committed to building a Board that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people living with disability, younger leaders, and individuals whose lived experience brings valuable insight into the opportunities and challenges facing young people today.

Previous board experience is welcomed but not essential. For candidates with the right skills, values and commitment, governance training and ongoing support can be provided.