join our board
YACSA is the independent peak body for young people and the youth sector in South Australia. Our Board sets our strategic direction, oversees our governance and finances, and keeps us accountable to our members.
We are seeking nominations for four positions in this year’s Board Elections:
Three General Board Directors
One Young Board Director, open to Young Members of YACSA aged 18 to 25.
What’s involved
A two-year term as a voluntary, unpaid Director.
Attendance at monthly Board meetings and the AGM, plus time to read Board papers and prepare.
Read the position description for the role you’re interested in before you apply.
How to apply
Please find Position Descriptions and Nomination Forms below. Please send your completed Nomination Form and resume to claire@yacsa.com.au
If you have any questions please contact Claire Faulkner at claire@yacsa.com.au
Nominations close 5 pm 4 November 2026.
general board directors
General Board Directors share collective responsibility for the strategic direction, governance and financial oversight of YACSA.
We are particularly looking for experience in:
Governance, including as a Board or committee member
Finance, accounting or audit
Law
Senior leadership in the youth or broader social services sector.
We also welcome strategy, policy advocacy and research experience, lived experience of the issues young people face, and perspectives that are often missing from decision-making, including Aboriginal community knowledge, regional South Australian perspectives, disability inclusion, mental health systems knowledge and LGBTQIA+ inclusion experience.
young board director
Young Board Directors are full Directors, with the same responsibilities, duties and voting rights as every other Director. You don’t need previous Board experience. We are looking for lived experience of the issues young people face, confidence to contribute and challenge ideas, and a willingness to learn.