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Children and Young People with Disability Australia

http://www.cyda.org.au

Role: General Board Member Type: Not-for-Profit & Community Organisations Location: All States and Territories
Community development Human rights
Annual Budget: more than $1,500,000
Number of Paid Staff: 21 - 50
Number of Volunteers: 6-20
Current Board Size: 8-12
Board Meetings (frequency): every two months
Board Meetings Held: At Night

Area of Expertise Being Sought:
Accounting / Finance / Investment, Advocacy / Government Relations, Business Development / Social Enterprise, Ethics, Fundraising, Governance, Human Resources, Marketing / Branding, Risk Management, Strategy (Strategic / Succession Planning)

Board Meetings (Mode):
Face-to-face, Online/Dial-in, 2 In person meetings a year

Targeting:
Youth/Students, People with Disabilities

Payment:
Reimbursement of expenses

Any further information about this vacancy:

We are the national organisation that represents children and young people with disability (aged 0-25). We are a Disability Representative Organisation (DRO), and you can learn more about CYDA here. 

We are specifically looking for directors from Western Australia and Tasmania as we don’t currently have directors from those areas (as a national organisation, this is important to us). People with previous board experience and/or board training and leadership potential, and with skills that will support CYDA to be innovative, effective and financially sustainable are encouraged to apply. 

Board directors are required to be young people with disability aged 18-25, parents/guardians/siblings/caregivers to a young person with disability (aged 0-25) or individuals otherwise approved by the Board. 

As a CYDA board director, you will:

 Help shape the strategic direction of CYDA through sound governance and financial oversight

  • Read board papers carefully, contribute to robust and respectful discussions, and be responsive to out-of-session communications
  • Attend approximately 6 online board meetings per year
  • Join at least one subcommittee which meets 4-6 times per year, also online
  • Attend up to two face-to-face strategy sessions per year (held over 1-2 days, travel costs covered by CYDA)
  • Champion the rights of children and young people with disability 

Board directors serve an initial term of 3 years. This is a volunteer position, though reasonable costs associated with board duties will be covered. 

To apply:

Email your application to info@cyda.org.au with the subject line "Board EOI - [Your Name]" by 11.59 pm Sunday 16 August 2026, including:

  • Your CV/resume (no more than 3 pages)
  • A covering letter (1-2 pages) OR a video (no more than 5 minutes long explaining:
    • why you are interested in joining the CYDA board
    • Your relevant skills and experiences, including as a member of a board or committee; leadership or strategic oversight roles
    • Your perspective on the key advocacy issues that CYDA should pursue as a systemic advocacy organisation
    • Whether you are applying as either a young person with disability or a parent/guardian/sibling/caregivers of a child with disability
    • Your connection to Tasmania or Western Australia

Questions?

If you have any questions about the role or application process, please contact Pam Williams (Board Director) on 0438 525 731 or email info@cyda.org.au.

CYDA is committed to creating accessible recruitment processes. If you need any adjustments or supports to participate in the application process, please let us know in your application or contact us directly. 

View Board Position Description.

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