Committee Member

2 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Effective HR Full time $10,000 - $30,000 per year

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

First Languages Australia (FLA) is the national peak body dedicated to strengthening all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages. We connect language communities across the country and empower them with resources, skills, and knowledge to revive, preserve and speak their languages. Our goal is a future where all Indigenous language communities have full control over their languages and can use them according to their preference.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking expressions of interest from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander persons to join the FLA Management Committee. This recruitment is part of FLA's regular renewal and retirements process and welcomes applicants from across Australia.

As a Committee Member, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing work of strengthening and revitalising Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander languages, culture, and community by providing strategic leadership and governance, setting strategic goals and guiding policy ideas that shape the future of FLA and the broader Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander languages space.

This is a volunteer position with a sitting fee with travel and expenses covered. The Committee meets four times a year, both in person and online and requires occasional travel throughout Australia. While attendance at additional events or meetings is optional, there are many opportunities to represent the organisation at gatherings and forums if you wish to be involved at a deeper level.

You will work collaboratively with other members to ensure FLA continues to support, strengthen, and celebrate the ongoing use and revitalisation of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander languages across communities.

ABOUT YOU

You are a proactive, driven and experienced Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander with a passion for preserving and strengthening Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander languages and culture.

You will bring:

  • Substantial experience working collaboratively and complex community and MOB relationships.
  • Substantial experience in the revitalisation and preservation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages.
  • A strong understanding of community and cultural governance.
  • Previous experience as a Board or Committee member (desirable, not essential).
  • The ability to work collaboratively and contribute to collective decision-making.
  • Strong community engagement and relationship-building skills across local, regional, and national levels.

Want to know more?

To express your interest, please submit a CV and short cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining why you have applied for the role and how you meet the requirements of the position by clicking 'Apply' below.

Applications close: 9am (AEDT), Monday 3 November 2025. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted after applications close.

If you have any questions, please reach out for a yarn to FLA's HR Partner, Amy Smith on or via 

*This position is an Identified position: to perform this role, the person must be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. It is a genuine occupational requirement under section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) that applicants identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

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