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Join the Board of StreetWork Australia – Make a Real Impact in the Lives of Vulnerable Young People

Posted: 25 July 2025


role: Non-Executive Director
Location: Northern Sydney Region (after hours)
Term: 3 years
Type: Voluntary (Unpaid)

Are you passionate about creating real change in the lives of vulnerable young people? Do you bring professional expertise, lived experience or community insight that could help shape the future of a pioneering youth organisation? If so, Streetwork invites you to express your interest in joining our Board as a Non-Executive Director.

About Streetwork

Streetwork has been supporting vulnerable young people across Sydney since 1980. Our purpose is to support vulnerable young people in the community to turn young lives around, through early intervention programs and assertive outreach activities designed to engage those aged 12–18 facing complex challenges — including school disengagement, family breakdown, mental health issues, risk of homelessness, substance misuse, or involvement with the youth justice system.

Our dedicated youth services team meets young people where they are – on the streets – and walks beside them with care, consistency, and respect. We believe every young person deserves a chance to thrive, and our work reflects that belief.

The Opportunity

Streetwork is seeking to appoint a Non-Executive Directors who are aligned with our purpose and who can actively contribute to governance, strategic direction, and community impact.

Board members are expected to:

  • Attend approximately 10 board meetings per year (after hours)

  • Serve on at least one board subcommittee or strategic pillar committee

  • Participate in fundraising, advocacy and key stakeholder engagement events

  • Contribute to achieving the board's fundraising targets

Who We’re Looking For

We are particularly interested in candidates who bring lived experience, community insights, or professional knowledge in one or more of the following high-priority areas:

  • Lived experience with issues affecting vulnerable youth, or as a family/support person

  • First Nations or Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background, or experience working with these communities

  • Social services sector or people and culture expertise

  • Young people aged 18–30 are especially encouraged to apply

Essential Criteria

  • Understanding of the issues impacting the lives of vulnerable young people

  • Understanding of the legal, financial and fiduciary responsibilities of a Non-Executive Director

  • Prior board or committee experience (or relevant organisational leadership)

  • Demonstrated commitment to ethical governance and collaborative leadership

Highly Desirable Skills

  • Experience in the for-purpose or youth services sector

  • Passion for youth advocacy and improving cultural diversity

  • Strategic and financial literacy

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for individuals with integrity, curiosity, empathy, and the courage to engage in honest, thoughtful dialogue. You’ll be an active contributor with sound judgment and a genuine passion for our mission.

Remuneration

This is a voluntary, unpaid role.

Compliance

All successful candidates must obtain a valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) before appointment.

Apply Now
To express your interest in this opportunity:

Please send your BOARD CV (no more than 3 pages) to Michael Greene (Chair) at info@streetwork.org.au. 

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to participate in an interview.

Help us turn more young lives around — one connection at a time.

Position Description available here