Workways Australia Ltd is seeking applications from suitably qualified people with a passion for positive social impact to become a Non-Executive Director.
Workways Australia Ltd is a not-for-profit charitable organisation that has presence across the eastern seaboard of Australia, providing employment and environmental services. Workways, a subsidiary within the MEGT Group, delivers multiple government funded contracts, including Workforce Australia, Transition to Work, Inclusive Employment Australia and Gippsland Engaged Mentoring. Workways also create environmental impacts via bush regeneration and habitat restoration services under the brand Envite.
In preparation for annual Director movements, Workways are currently seeking applications for up to two Non-Executive Director positions. One appointment is to have expertise and connections within the employment services industry.
It is expected that the Non-Executive Director will possess skills that enable effective contribution to the duties and obligations of the Board. A strong understanding of corporate governance including legal, ethical, fiduciary and financial responsibilities is essential. Workways’ Non-Executive Directors are expected to demonstrate a passion for making a difference in the communities we service.
The Board operates predominately in an online environment, with expected face to face meetings in Queensland or Victoria at least in two instances per year. There are 6 board meetings annually and the successful Directors may be required to sit on a sub-committee which meets via online 4 times per year. There may be additional meetings scheduled based on organisational priorities. The commitment on average is 10 hours per month.
The Non-Executive Director position is remunerated.
Non-Executive Directors are required to complete a National Police History Check, Financial Check, and Working with Children/Vulnerable People Check. The successful appointee will also be required to evidence their Right to Work in Australia and applicable qualifications held.
Please review the Non-Executive Director Candidate Information Pack; Position Description; and complete the Nomination and Declaration Form; available via the relevant documents section below prior to submitting your application. Please also review the Workways’ Annual Report.
How to Apply:
To submit an application, click “apply now” and submit the completed Nomination and Declaration Form, along with a resume and cover letter by Monday 21 September 2026. You will be asked to create an account with our recruitment platform provider HumanForce/LiveHire.
General enquiries can be directed to Tracey Crowell, Company Secretary, via email cosec@workways.com.au
Workways Australia Ltd respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland, and pays its respect to the ongoing living cultures of Aboriginal peoples
Workways Australia is committed to diversity and invites applications from people who have a disability, and people of culturally diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal, South Sea and Torres Strait Island descent.
Please note that the successful applicant will be subject to a satisfactory Police check as a pre-condition of employment.
Workways Australia Limited ACN 141 659 734.
Our Mission
To deliver positive economic, social and environmental benefits to the community by enabling people to participate in the workforce, develop their potential and contribute to society.
Our Vision
Engaged communities: connecting people to opportunities.
About Workways
Workways Australia Ltd is a high performing, not for profit organisation that has successfully delivered employment, youth and environmental services across Eastern Australia for over 30 years.
A community-owned and focused organisation, Workways is committed to making a positive social and economic difference for those living and working in our communities, offering significant benefit to the Australian economy. We aim to create opportunities directly through employment, education and training, small business development, social enterprise development and community programs; and are committed to linking people in regional and remote regions, from a diverse range of cultural and social backgrounds with employment opportunities within and outside of Workways.
Workways delivers a range of Federal and State funded programs including Workforce Australia; Transition to Work; ParentsNext; the Gippsland East Mentoring Program; and Environmental Programs funded by the Australian Government, Victorian Government, Queensland Government, NSW Environment Trust, Landcare Australia and philanthropic grants.
