Kids First Australia has been standing up for children for over 130 years driven by a deep commitment to people, purpose, and creating better futures.

We're now offering a rare opportunity to join our Board and play a meaningful role in shaping what comes next. This is your chance to contribute to work that genuinely changes the life trajectories of children and young people, while strengthening outcomes for families across Australia.

Your chance

As a Non-Executive Board Director , you'll join a passionate, experienced, and values‑driven board. Together, you'll help guide the strategic direction of Kids First Australia, ensuring our purpose remains at the heart of everything we do.

In this role, you will:
Act in positive faith and in the best interests of Kids First Australia, supporting strong governance in line with our Constitution, Board Charter, ACNC Governance Standards, and the Corporations Act
Contribute to Board sub‑committees, helping drive accountability, oversight, and effective decision‑making
Provide strategic insight and leadership, drawing on your professional experience
Support ethical advocacy that advances our mission and impact

About you

You're someone who cares deeply about making a difference and brings the experience to match. Ideally,



you will have:
Tertiary qualifications in public policy, social services, organisational psychology, or a related field
Completion of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) course
Significant leadership experience in child, youth and family services and/or early childhood education and care
Previous Board experience, with a solid understanding of governance in a not‑for‑profit workplace

Ready to make an impact?

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you, to find out more go to:

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

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

Kids First Australia 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).
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