We are looking for two new members for our Board of Directors.
- Applications close: 16 August, 2026
- Where: Western Australia and Tasmania
- Payment: Board members serve an initial term of 3 years. This is a volunteer position, but they can have their reasonable expenses covered.
About CYDA
Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA) is a national representative organisation that advocates for children and young people aged 0-25 with disability, and their families and caregivers. We want everyone to have the same chances and to be included, no matter their disability.
We are looking for people from Western Australia and Tasmania
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.
We value lived experience
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) a business
- Champion the rights of children and young people with disability
Where and when does the Board meet?
Since CYDA has members all over the country, the Board meetings happen online every two months. We also meet in person a few times a year, usually in Melbourne.
Committees
Board members should also be a member of one of three smaller committees:
- Finance and Risk Management Committee
- Policy Governance and Membership Committee
- Nominations and CEO Appraisal Committee
How to apply:
If you wish to apply, you can email your application to info@cyda.org.au with the subject line “Board EOI – [Your Name]” by 11.59pm Sunday 16 August 2026, including:
1. Your CV/resume (no more than 3 pages)
2. 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 (18-25 years) or a parent/guardian/sibling/caregivers of a child with disability (0-25 years)
- your connection to Tasmania or Western Australia
A copy of the position description can be found here.
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.