Indigenous Board Director

Location: Australia-wide, with travel for face-to-face meetings

Work Type: Board appointment

Salary: Modest annual stipend, with travel and accommodation expenses covered

Identified Role: This position is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants

Applications close: Monday, 5 October 2026

Shine People Solutions is a proudly Aboriginal-owned and operated consultancy committed to connecting exceptional talent with purpose-driven organisations. We work with clients who are serious about creating inclusive, culturally secure workplaces and driving real change for First Nations communities.

About Our Client - The Sunrise Project Australia The Sunrise Project Australia is a not-for-profit organisation working to address the climate crisis and accelerate the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy. Through research, advocacy, campaigning, grantmaking and collaboration, the organisation supports people and movements working towards lasting environmental outcomes.

About the Role The Sunrise Project Australia is seeking an Indigenous Board Director to bring First Nations perspectives, knowledge and leadership to its Australian Board. The appointment of a second Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Director is an key priority. It will strengthen the range of perspectives represented and reduce the burden that can arise from being the only First Nations voice on a Board.

Working collectively with the Board and Board Chair, the successful candidate will contribute to the organisation’s strategy, governance and impact. Previous Board experience is welcomed but is not essential. Governance training and development can be provided.

Key Responsibilities

- Contribute to the Board’s strategic direction and governance




- Bring First Nations perspectives to discussions and decisions
- Provide thoughtful oversight of organisational opportunities and risks
- Review Board papers and participate actively in meetings
- Contribute collaboratively to a respectful and reflective Board culture

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person with strong judgement, emotional intelligence and a collaborative approach.

Experience or knowledge in one or more of the following areas would be valued:

- Australian climate and energy politics
- First Nations justice, climate change or the energy transition
- Organisational leadership, succession or governance
- Digital media, artificial intelligence or the changing information environment
- Organisational change and navigating complexity

Board Commitment The commitment includes three all-day Board meetings each year, an annual two-day in-person retreat and participation in one of the Board’s four committees. Committee meetings are generally held quarterly.

The appointment is open to candidates across Australia, with travel required for face-to-face meetings. A modest annual stipend is provided, and relevant travel and accommodation expenses are covered.

Apply Now

Please submit your CV by Monday, 5 October 2026.

Apply now or contact Tegan Sax at Shine People Solutions for a confidential discussion.

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Shine People Solutions and our client are committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for First Nations people. This position is only open to Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander applicants. The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) and equivalent provisions of State legislation applies to this position.

📌 Indigenous Board Director (Australia)
🏢 Shine People Solutions
📍 Australia