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Asian Australian Professionals Collective

Expression of interest - Board Director roles

About the organisation 

Asian Australian Professionals Collective (AAPC) has been set up with a focus on Asian Australian professional representation in leadership across industries, to act as a peak body representing the demographic aged 30 - 45 years across the public and private sectors.

About the positions 

AAPC is seeking expressions to fill the following voluntary positions:

• 1 x Board Director
• 2 x Co-Secretary
• 1 x Treasurer

This is an outstanding opportunity to work with a committed Board to make a significant impact across the Asian Australian community.

Skills and experience 

We are seeking individuals who have diverse lived experiences, passionate to breaking the bamboo ceiling and demonstrate high integrity and strong governance experience.

We are seeking individuals across the Asian diaspora. 

What We Are Looking For

AAPC welcomes interest from people with diverse personal and professional backgrounds. Skills and experience in one or more of the following areas will be highly regarded:

• Finance, accounting, audit or risk management
• Legal, risk and compliance
• Social work, psychology, mental health or trauma-informed practice
• Human resources, governance or organisational development
• Community engagement, and human rights
• Communications and media
• Fundraising strategy or not-for-profit leadership

What You’ll Bring

• Alignment with AAPC mission
• Ability to engage collaboratively, respectfully and with emotional intelligence
• Commitment to ethical governance and continuous learning
• Willingness to contribute your time, skills and strategic insight

What We Offer

• Access to community and senior community leaders across private and public sectors across Australia
• The opportunity to contribute to meaningful systemic change
• A supportive, inclusive and values-driven governance environment
• Orientation and ongoing support from the Chair and other Board Directors

If this sounds like you, please apply by providing a resume (2 pages max) and cover letter (1 page max).

Applications close: 11.59pm 7 February 2026

To apply and for further details: Please email AAPC via:  aaprofessionalscollective@gmail.com 

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