• Remote / Australia-wide
  
• Volunteer Board Positions
• Lead cultural strength, storytelling and community impact

Booksnboots Inc. is seeking two Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to join our Board of Directors.

We are a purpose-driven organisation committed to literacy, storytelling, cultural connection and community empowerment. We believe Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership is essential to shaping our future direction, strengthening cultural integrity, and ensuring our work remains community-led and socially impactful.

We are looking for strong, values-driven leaders who are passionate about community, education, culture and creating positive change.

About the role

As a Director of Booksnboots Inc., you will work alongside fellow board members to provide strategic leadership, governance and cultural guidance to the organisation.

This includes:

• Supporting the strategic direction and growth of the organisation
• Ensuring strong governance and accountability
• Providing cultural insight and community perspectives
• Supporting partnerships, advocacy and community engagement
• Contributing to a safe, inclusive and culturally respectful organisation

These are volunteer governance positions.

Who we are looking for

We welcome expressions of interest from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from diverse Nations, communities, professional backgrounds and lived experiences.

We are particularly interested in people with experience or interest in:

• Community leadership
• Education, literacy or youth engagement
• Arts, storytelling or publishing
• Governance or not-for-profit leadership
• Finance, law or business
• Social justice, advocacy or community development
• Fundraising, communications or partnerships

Previous board experience is welcome but not essential. We encourage emerging leaders to apply.

What you’ll bring

• A commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander self-determination and community wellbeing
• Strong values, integrity and collaborative leadership
• Strategic thinking and willingness to contribute
• Passion for literacy, storytelling and social impact

Time commitment

• Approximately 4–6 board meetings per year
• Occasional strategic planning sessions or committee involvement
• Flexible online participation available

Why join Booksnboots Inc.?

This is an opportunity to:

• Help shape a growing community-focused organisation
• Ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices are represented at governance level
• Contribute to meaningful literacy and cultural initiatives
• Build governance experience and professional networks

For a confidential yarn or further information, please contact Tara Newen at [email protected] using the subject line: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Board Directors x2 - Remote / Work from Home enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Booksnboots Inc. is committed to creating a culturally safe, inclusive and equitable organisation grounded in respect, self-determination and community leadership.

Applications will be reviewed as received.