YWCA Board Trainee
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Job Summary
Do you want to be part of a feminist organisation that is dedicated to making a future where gender equality is a realityYWCA Australia is seeking two BoardTrainees to join the organisation from 1 July 2026 through to 30 June 2027.
About YWCA Australia
For over 140 years we have been working at the forefront of gender equality through our housing communityprogramsand purpose is making young womens leadership and womens housing our priority for gender equity in Australia. Learn more about ushere.
About ourBoardTraineeship Program
The YWCA Australia BoardTraineeshipProgram offers two young women or young gender diverse people aged 18-30 the opportunity to join the board of YWCA Australia as an observer for a 12-month periodstarting on 1 July 2026 and concluding on 30 June 2027.
As aBoardTraineeyou willparticipatein discussions and governance activities without the duties and responsibilities that apply toDirectorpositions. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop practical and strategic governance skills in a professionalsupportiveand feminist environment.
These arenationalopportunitiesand YWCA encourages applications from all States and Territories including ruralregionaland remote areas.
This is a volunteer role and YWCA will cover the costs of travel to in-person meetings.
This position is a learning opportunity for young people who want to explore what governance means and how to navigate it amongst a diverse group of directors. We actively encourage young women and gender diverse people with diverse lived experiences to apply.
YWCA isanintersectional feminist organisation committed to building a diverse and inclusive welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples LGBTQIA communities people with disability and individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
About you
You will have a burgeoning interest in feminist leadership and governance a keen desire to experience it firsthand and a fierce commitment to the YWCA vision and values. You will have an enthusiastic willingness to prepare for and engage with alltrainingspecial eventsand meetings (including the induction process and completion of theInstitute of Community Directors Australia(ICDA)course).
There is no one educational or professional backgroundrequiredfor this role. What does matter is your ability to explain your interest in the role.
Eligibility
To be eligible you must meet the following criteria:
Yourea young woman or gender diverse person aged 18-30 at time of appointment on 1 July 2026
You are not currently employed by YWCA Australia YWCA Canberra or YWCA Hunter and have not been a team member in the last 12 months.
To broaden participation opportunities current YWCA Australia YWCA Canberra or YWCA Hunter Board members and current members of the Young Womens Council are not eligible to apply.
If ThisOpportunitySpeaks to You Apply
Research shows that men often apply for roles when they meet only 60% of the criteria while women tend to apply only if they meet 100%. If you believe you can bring your passion and grow in this role we encourage you to welcome candidates with a wide range of experiencesformal informal professional and lived.
Use ofAI in Applications
We understand that many people use AI tools when preparing their applications. If you choose to do this please make sure your application still reflectsyou- your interests your strengths and what you hope to bring and learn in this opportunity. We want to learn aboutyour voice your motivation and your uniquenessfor this opportunity.
Ready to have an impactful experience
We want to hear from you! Pleasesubmityour resume and a cover letter outlining why you are the ideal candidate for this role.
In your cover letter please respond to the following questions in 100200 words each:
Why do you think that feminist leadership and/or governanceisimportant
How would your experiences help you to take on this opportunityYou might like to reflect on personal or professional experiences.
How would you like to use the skills gained through this traineeship in your personal or professional life
Applications close at11pm AEDT on Monday 30 March 2026.
Questions
Have questions Want to know more about the Board Traineeship ContactHannah Murrayour Company Secretary at.
In partnership with the Institute of Community Directors Australia
YWCA is partnering with the Institute of Community Directors Australia (ICDA) to offer scholarship places in the Certified Community Director course. ICDA provides practical governance training forcommunitysectorboards and leaders and together we are committed to empowering young women through development mentoring and real governance experience.
Please connect with us at any time during the selection process if you require assistanceto fullyparticipate.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Time Management
- Diplomatic Skills
- Risk Management
- Influencing Skills
- Organizational Skill
- Accounting & Finance
- Strategy Management
- People Management
- Industril Knowledge
- Communication
- Negotiation Skills
- Strategic Thinking Skills
- Leadership Skill
- Problem Solving Skills
- Regulatory&Governance
