Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 19th Jul 2024
- Brisbane & Gold Coast > Brisbane
YWCA Australia is an evolving intersectional feminist organisation. We are working to develop a strong, intersectional feminist understanding across the organisation and ensure our decisions are informed by principles and criteria for intersectional decision-making, impact and sustainability.
Gender equality requires systems thinking and systems change. We need to understand how systems, structures and processes can drive different outcomes and experiences for women and people of marginalised genders in all their diversity. Intersectionality considers colonial, racial, social and political contexts and recognises the discrimination and oppression enforced by systems on individuals and their experiences. We cannot achieve gender equality without an intersectional lens in all that we do, advocate for and seek to change.
YWCA Australia is seeking to appoint 3 Directors, 2 of whom must be Young Women aged 30 or under at the time of appointment, whose skills align with the strategic direction of the organisation and complement the current skills and experience mix of the Board.
The Board is comprised of 10 Directors, 60% are elected by Members and the balance appointed by the Board. At least 1/3 of the Board must be Young Women. Directors of YWCA Australia are also appointed as Directors of the subsidiaries, YWCA National Housing and YWCA Housing. The Board has adopted a Board Charter which sets out the roles, responsibilities and principles within which it operates. The Charter reflects the requirements of the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission and can be accessed here.
YWCA is seeking candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences, and we strongly encourage gender-diverse individuals and Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply for these positions. Candidates with experience in the housing, finance or corporate governance sectors are also strongly encouraged to apply. You might have a little experience or a lot in any of these fields – we encourage applications with all levels of experience!
Not sure if this applies to you? Examples of what experience in these fields could look like is detailed below:
When considering your suitability, please reflect on your professional, volunteer and life experience as well as your education, which may be ongoing. Generally, men will apply for positions when they meet as little as 60% of the required skills or experience, but women will only apply if they meet 100% of the requirements. If you believe you could bring your passion or experience to this role, you are encouraged to outline this in your cover letter. We consider a broad array of candidates across various experiences, backgrounds and workplaces, both formal and informal.
Interested candidates are asked to submit a cover letter that outlines their experience and interest in the role, and a resume.
Applications will be reviewed by the YWCA Nominations Committee and shortlisted candidates will be interviewed in mid-September. Successful candidates will be placed on the election ballot, to be voted on by YWCA Members and announced at the YWCA Australia AGM in November.
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