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We are looking for two passionate, dedicated and suitably skilled young women or gender diverse people (aged 18 to 30) to join the board as trainees for a period of 12 months from 1 July 2026 till 30 June 2027. The next round of applications will open 9 March 2026 until 11pm AEDT 30 March 2026.

As part of this program, trainees will:

  • Attend all YWCA Australia board meetings as an observer (including in-person and online meetings) and participate in governance activities without the duties and responsibilities that apply to director positions.
  • Receive a full scholarship to complete the ICDA Certified Community Director course.
  • Undertake a comprehensive internal induction process between July and August 2026.
  • Be given a ‘buddy’ on the YWCA Australia board to provide additional support and guidance.
  • Join one of the board sub-committees and attend all associated meetings.
  • Enthusiastically represent YWCA Australia at events and meetings, sharing your traineeship experience with other young women and stakeholders.

This is a voluntary role and YWCA will cover all costs associated with attending meetings.

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Who are we looking for?

You are:

  • A young woman or gender diverse person
  • Aged 18 – 30
  • Wanting to develop practical and strategic governance skills in a professional, supportive and feminist environment.

We encourage young women with all levels of experience to apply. This is a national role and applications are welcomed from all States and Territories, including from regional, remote and rural areas.

YWCA values diversity of thought and experience and strongly encourage young women and gender diverse people with diverse lived experiences, identities and backgrounds to apply – including those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, living with a disability, LGBTIQA+ or from a culturally and linguistically diverse background.

How to apply

The full position description and a link to the application form will be added to this page from 9am 9 March 2026.

YWCA Australia wishes to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work, live and play and pay our respects to Elders past and present. We recognise First Nations people as the custodians of the lands, seas and skies, with more than 60,000 years of wisdom, connection and relationship in caring for Country.