• Voluntary

Brisbane Youth Service (BYS), a respected leader in the Community Services Industry is seeking expressions of interest from First Nations professionals with industry and sector knowledge to apply for the position of Board Member.

To be eligible for this position you must identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, under equal opportunity section 105 of the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act 1991. Our aim is to employ a workforce reflective of the young people we support across all levels of the organisation.

33% of young people accessing BYS services identify as First Nations and BYS is committed to ensuring that the diversity of our young people is reflected in the make-up of our Board.

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in a growing and innovative organisation that creates real change in young people’s lives. BYS is committed to evidence informed practice, monitoring our impact, and delivering quality services to enable young people to navigate life challenges and thrive in the community.

For more information about Brisbane Youth Service, please visit: http://brisyouth.org 

About the Board

The BYS Board provides governance and strategic leadership to position the organisation for maximum impact. The responsibilities of the Board vary depending on the challenges the organisation is experiencing. The work of BYS is complex and the expectations regarding integrity and accountability to a variety of stakeholders are high.

The current BYS Board is made up of members with skills, qualifications and experience across governance, business, financial management, legal, ethics, social work, and marketing.

Refer to the BYS website for an overview of our current Board members.

Time Commitment

Board meetings are held monthly at 4:00p.m. at the Fortitude Valley office and are approximately two hours in duration. In addition, the Board holds two strategy days per annum. Board members are expected to review papers prior to meetings, and attend the Annual General Meeting held annually in November. Board members may also elect to be involved in the audit and risk committee.

This Opportunity

BYS is seeking expressions of interest from First Nations professionals to complement the balance of skills and experience of existing Board Members. While the Board would like to receive applications from all interested persons, applicants who have specific experience with non-profit sector Boards, finance and accounting, large-scale community housing projects, housing and homelessness and/or philanthropic and fundraising experience would be considered favourably.

BYS employs and supports individuals that are unique. We value and celebrate diversity and BYS welcomes people from First Nations backgrounds to join us in our work as Board Members.

Applying for this Board Position

To be considered for this Board position please provide your curriculum vitae and a cover letter outlining the selection criteria below:

1. Interest in joining the Board of Brisbane Youth Service Incorporated and your understanding of the non-profit sector
2. Skills, knowledge and/or experience, particularly referencing non-profit sector, large-scale community housing projects, housing and homelessness and/or philanthropic and fundraising
3. Understanding of, or the ability to acquire an understanding, of the Associations Incorporations Act 1981 and the requirements of Boards of incorporated associations
4. Ability to actively contribute to a positive Board culture, robust decision making and the organisations strategic direction and long-term sustainability