Kids First Australia Ltd have a prominent 130-year history of safeguarding children achieved through an unwavering commitment to people and purpose. A unique opportunity exists to join our Board, and help shape the future of Kids First Australia, contributing to work that improves the life trajectories of children and young people and strengthens outcomes for families.

Your opportunity:

As a Board Director, you will join a respected and dynamic Board and contribute to the strategic leadership and governance of Kids First Australia. You will help ensure our values remain central as we pursue our vision, purpose and ambitious strategic plan. Key responsibilities include:

• Acting in good faith and the best interests of Kids First, supporting the Board to fulfil its fiduciary duties in accordance with the Kids First Constitution, Board Charter, ACNC Governance Standards and the Corporations Act
• Participating in Board sub committees and contributing to strong governance, oversight and accountability.
• Providing strategic leadership aligned with your professional expertise
• Supporting ethical advocacy that advances the organisation's charitable purpose.

About you

• You have tertiary qualifications in either public policy, social services, organisational psychology or related fields
• You are a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors
• You have extensive leadership experience in child, youth and family services and/or early childhood education and care
• Board experience and understanding of governance in a NFP setting

Don't delay, apply now!

To view a full position description or to apply, please visit the Kids First website at: https://www.kidsfirstaustralia.org.au/careers

For inquiries about the position: Sandy Forbes, Board Chair, Mb: 0419 340 549

Kids First is an Equal Opportunity employer that respects and values diversity and inclusion. Kids First welcomes everyone to apply, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, and physical ability.

Kids First is a Child Safe Organisation, employment is conditional on satisfactory referee checks, a current Working With Children Check, National Criminal History check, proof of the right to work in Australia and a pre-employment medical (if applicable).