Become a Non-Executive Appointed Director with ABA!
Are you passionate about ABA's mission and vision and want to make a meaningful impact?
ABA is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified applicants to join the Board of Directors. This is an exciting opportunity to help guide the strategic direction of our organisation and contribute to it's long-term success.
Skills and Experience
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage anyone interested to apply. Applicants should be passionate supporters of ABA’s mission and vision.
The Board is particularly looking for people with skills in advocacy, communication or lobbying, or fundraising and philanthropy.
Additional areas of experience that would be highly regarded include:
- IT and cyber security
- risk management and compliance
- human resource management
- working with the for-purpose and charitable sector or volunteer-based organisations
- prior board involvement
If you’re ready to share your expertise and support ABA in delivering our vital work, we’d love to hear from you.
Applicants who would enhance the Board’s diversity are strongly encouraged to apply. We particularly welcome applicants identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse, parents under 24 or those living with a disability.
Role and commitment
ABA directors are unpaid in a voluntary role.
We have a vacancy for:
- one appointed director undertaking a two-year term
As a non-executive director with ABA, you would be expected to:
- Align with the mission, vision, and values of ABA.
- Commit to four quarterly, full day, face-to-face Board meetings in Melbourne; as well as at least seven online meetings annually.
- Contribute to Board committees, generally in the evenings.
- Allow around 2-3 hours a week to review and prepare meeting papers in advance.
- Occasionally represent the Board at ABA events.
- Be accountable to the ABA community, staff, volunteers, members and wider community for the effectiveness, integrity and viability of the organisation.
Application Process
To submit an expression of interest, send your CV and a covering letter addressing the criteria in the position description and indicating why you are interested in the role, to National President, Cate Uhe at cate.uhe@breastfeeding.asn.au.
Applications close: 5 pm (AEDT) Wednesday 7th October 2026
Appointment will be made by the end of October 2026 with the new director attending their first all-day board meeting in Melbourne on 28 November 2026. And if possible, a training and development day on Friday 27 November.
For more details on the role, view:
If you are unable to access these documents or have additional questions, please contact Cate Uhe.