Express an Interest

Targeting:
Females, People with Disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Life-saving charity seeking new Directors with Chair capability

Youthsafe seeks expressions of interest from people who are excited by a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young Australians.

This is a rare opportunity to help prevent serious unintentional injuries of young people: on our roads, our workplaces and sporting fields.

As part of a planned Board renewal and Chairperson succession process, Youthsafe is seeking to appoint one or more voluntary Non-executive Directors. One of the new Directors may subsequently be considered by the Board for election as Chairperson.

Youthsafe’s goal is to prevent serious youth injury, save lives and avoid the personal, family and community impacts of life-altering injuries through evidence-informed education, partnerships and advocacy.

We seek your experience or expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• governance;
• injury prevention;
• trauma, rehabilitation or community safety;
• road, transport or workplace safety;
• government relations;
• partnerships and stakeholder engagement;
• fundraising, philanthropy or corporate partnerships;
• sponsorship, funding submissions or business development;
• finance, law, risk, or audit;
• strategic organisational development.

Previous Board or Chair experience is preferred but not essential. We are seeking people with sound judgement, strategic capability, personal agency and a genuine enthusiasm to help turbo-charge Youthsafe to new levels of growth and impact.

We strongly encourage applications from people with lived experience, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds. We value the diversity of perspectives and experiences these individuals bring to governance and are committed to building a Board that reflects today's Australia.

If this opportunity interests you or you know someone who may be well suited, we would be pleased to provide an information pack about Youthsafe, its Board and the appointment process.

Expressions of Interest by 18 September 2026 to

Youthsafe Nominations Committee c/- office@youthsafe.orgAccompanied by -

• a short CV or LinkedIn profile;
• a brief explanation of why you are interested in Youthsafe;
• a brief outline of what you believe you could contribute to the Board; and
• relevant governance, leadership or other experience.

Confidential inquiries to Youthsafe’s Company Secretary:Greg Cantwell – 0498 872 977 -  cantwell.gregory@gmail.com