Current paid governance positions
Independent Director - Board of Directors - The Australian Orthopaedic Association
Job Title: Independent Director – Board of Directors
Location: Australia (Meetings may be held in person or via video conferencing)
The Australian Orthopaedic Association is seeking to appoint a third Independent Director to its Board to take the place of a current director whose tenure expires later this year.
This non-executive role is designed to bring impartiality, specialist expertise, and diverse thinking to the Board’s deliberations. The successful candidate will not be a current or past member of the AOA and will possess a high level of professional acumen across several key domains, contributing to the organisation’s long-term strategy and good governance.
Applications close: Monday, 20 July 2026.
Enterprise Risk, Governance & Legal Lead - YOURTURN
The Head of Governance, Risk & Legal (& Company Secretary) leads Youturn’s governance, enterprise risk management and legal stewardship functions. The role sits within the CEO’s Office and exists to strengthen organisational coherence, uphold sound governance, support the Board and executive, and ensure enterprise decision-making occurs within clear legal, risk and delegation settings.
The role is accountable for the design, integrity, oversight and ongoing effectiveness of Youturn’s governance and risk architecture, including Board and committee support, enterprise risk management, legal oversight, policy stewardship, delegations, and internal audit coordination. The role works closely with the CEO, Board, executive leaders and service and functional portfolios to ensure Youturn’s growth and service delivery are supported by strong governance, sound judgment and disciplined
assurance.
The role is not responsible for owning operational quality or service delivery. Rather, it provides the governance, risk and legal guardrails within which those functions operate.
Board Secretariat Coordinator - Sydney Opera House
This position provides a broad range of assistance and support to the Company Secretary and Director, Office of the CEO to ensure the effective and efficient administration of company secretariat functions to the Opera House’s Board and Executive Team.
Further detailed information about the role and its requirements can be obtained from the role description.
Applications close: Tuesday, 28 July 2026.
Board Director (Corporate Finance, Mergers and Acquisition) - Uniting AgeWell
Join the Uniting AgeWell Board and influence strategic growth, mergers, acquisitions and long-term financial sustainability.
We are seeking a Board Director who can bring a strong Corporate Finance and Mergers and Acquisition lens to governance.
Applications close: 29 July 2026
Board Director (Digital and Technology) - Uniting AgeWell
Help govern the future of aged care through digital innovation, cyber oversight and technology-enabled transformation.
We are seeking a Board Director who can bring a strong digital and technology lens to governance.
Applications close: 29 July 2026
Board Director (Consumer Marketing and Community Engagement) - Uniting AgeWell
Shape the future of aged care by bringing customer insight, community connection and strategic marketing expertise to our Board.
We are seeking a Board Director who can bring a strong customer, marketing, and community lens to governance.
Applications close: 29 July 2026
Non-Executive Director - Your Side Australia
Your Side is seeking to appoint two Directors to contribute to the achievement of our strategy and governance outcomes.
As part of an experienced Board, you will be responsible for setting corporate objectives, strategies, and policies, oversee and monitor the performance and purpose and ensure the organisation has processes in place to adhere to relevant standards; all driven by our commitment to our values.
Applications close: 29 July 2026
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