About KiP

Kids in Philanthropy (KiP) is an Australian not-for-profit that supports young people experiencing disadvantage, particularly those facing poverty, food insecurity, and homelessness. We organise and run structured volunteering programs, primarily in schools, that empower young people to give back to their communities while building their own wellbeing, capabilities, and confidence. Through hands-on volunteering and giving experiences, KiP enables young people to create food relief and care kits that are distributed to people in need.

Since our founding, KiP has enabled over 12,000 young people to volunteer and fundraise, supporting more than 110,000 Australians through financial and in-kind assistance.

The Role

The KiP Board is seeking one Director (voluntary) and a number of advisers who can bring expertise in school education to support KiP’s work. Applicants with the relevant skills and personal attributes and a desire to inspire the next generation of changemakers will be considered.

For the Board Director, Board meetings are held quarterly, and the general time commitment for this position in addition to Board meetings is approximately 1.5+ hours per week.

For advisers, the time commitment is flexible across a range of education initiatives and estimated to be 15+ a year.

Key Selection Criteria Requirements

• Primary and/or Secondary School education sector experience, ideally as a qualified teacher
• Ability to provide direction to the Board and CEO to successfully expand our school programs, consistent with KiP’s mission, values, policies and procedures within the educational, curriculum and operational requirements of schools.
• Passion for KiP’s mission and vision
• Ability to apply strategic thought and contribute to key issues
• Commitment to the highest standards of governance
• Understanding of how schools and school communities operate
• Knowledge of Child Safe Policies

Application Process

KiP values collaboration and diversity, qualifications, skills and life experience. We welcome expressions of interest from people of every age, race, ability, gender, religious, cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

You can familiarise yourself with our work by visiting our website at www.kip.org.au.

Please include:

• Cover letter with brief responses to the key selection criteria above
• Current resume

Compliance Documentation:

Please note, appointment will be subject to the following compliance checks and documentation:

• Working with Children Check
• Reference checks

Kids in Philanthropy is a child safe organisation. We acknowledge and honour First Nations people as the custodians of the land on which we operate. We pay our respects to Elders, past, present, and emerging.