The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to join the APA Board of Directors.

As stewards of the APA, the Board of Directors is responsible for the oversight of the APA’s strategy, corporate governance and risk management. The APA Board of Directors has a strong commitment to ethical practices and believes that a Board should lead a strong and positive culture from the top of the organisation.

The APA has a high performing Board of Directors with a strong focus on continuous governance improvement. In place are three Board subcommittees that are the Audit and Risk Committee, Insurance Safety Committee and the Nominations, Remuneration and Governance Committee.

This is a remunerated position. For 2025 the amount is $19,956 (incl super) plus an allowance for each subcommittee the Director is a member of. Directors are expected to be a member of at least one subcommittee.

The term of the appointment is for three years. Directors can serve up to three terms.

The APA welcomes applicants from all over Australia.

Board Meetings are held in Melbourne, face to face on Fridays. There are between 6-7 meetings per year. Flights, accommodation and meals are provided by the APA. Board Members are expected to serve on at least one subcommittee, with meetings held 5-6 times a year, mostly remotely but with one face to face meeting. Board Members are also expected to attend a 2 day face to face meeting with the National Advisory Committee and to attend an annual APA Conference.

For further information please contact the Company Secretary, Melanie Sherrin, on 0412 219 018 or via email at [email protected] using the subject line: Board Member (Non Member Director) enquiry via EthicalJobs.

The APA is a safe and inclusive workplace which values diversity of background, experience and perspective amongst our team members. We welcome all applicants and commit to a fair and equitable recruitment process for all.

The APA honours the richness and importance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures around Australia. We respect the thousands of years of custodianship of the lands on which we work, and we recognise the unique and valuable contribution Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander team members make to our workplace.

We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

All candidates must have full Australian Working Rights.

A full position description is attached.