Join our board and help shape the future for children and young people with disability.
Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA) is looking for up to two new directors based in Queensland, Tasmania, or the Northern Territory to join our Board.
About CYDA
CYDA is the national representative organisation for children and young people with disability aged 0-25 years. Our vision is for children and young people with disability in Australia to fully exercise their rights, realise their aspirations and thrive in all communities.
Together with children and young people with disability, their families, and communities, we drive systemic change through advocacy, strengthening representative voices, and building capability and opportunity.
Our work is guided by these core principles:
- Youth agency and empowerment
- Solutions-focused approaches
- Collective impact and collaboration
- Intersectionality
- Leveraging reform agendas
Who we’re looking for
CYDA is a national advocacy body that aims to have representation across all states and territories. To balance representation on the Board, we’re specifically inviting applications from people in Queensland, Tasmania, and the Northern Territory who are either:
- Young people with disability aged 18-25 years, or
- Parents or caregivers of children or young people (0-25 years) with disability
You don’t necessarily need previous board experience to apply. We’re particularly interested in people with skills in:
- Human resources
- Financial management
We’re also interested in potential directors who may have the capacity to lead a working group or subcommittee, or take on a leadership position in the future. If this is something which interests you (it’s not required!), please indicate this and describe your relevant experience and/or skills in your covering letter.
The legal stuff: To be eligible, you must be at least 18 years of age and consent to taking on the role and responsibilities of a director. You must understand the responsibilities of board directors, including fiduciary duty, and will need to apply for a director ID if appointed.
What being a Board Director involves
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
- 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 up to 3 years. This is a volunteer position, though reasonable costs associated with board duties will be covered.
How to apply
To express your interest, please send:
- 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; and/or experience in human resources or financial management
- 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/carer of a child with disability (please include your age/the age of your child or young person)
- Your connection to Queensland, Tasmania, or the Northern Territory
Please email your application to [email protected] with the subject line “Board EOI – [Your Name]” by Monday 30 June 2025.
Questions?
If you have any questions about the role or application process, please contact Ebe (Board Chair) at [email protected].
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.
- Applications close: Monday 30 June 2025
