Position Highlight

Board Position Openings

You Belong is currently seeking volunteer board members across several key governance and advisory roles. Full position descriptions are available below.

Board Treasurer

Provide strategic financial oversight and stewardship that ensures You Belong remains healthy, compliant, and future-focused as we further establish our work in Toowoomba and beyond.

  • Ideal Candidate Profile

    • CPA or equivalent professional accounting qualification

    • Experience in not-for-profit finance, ACNC compliance, and Australian charity regulations

    • Strong grounding in budgeting, forecasting, cashflow, and risk management

    • Comfortable supporting a small team with practical financial systems and oversight

    • High energy, strong sense of purpose, and a genuine passion for refugee empowerment

    • Able to commit monthly time to support the Managing Director and Board

    • Ideally based in Toowoomba or well-connected to the region

    Key Responsibilities

    • Lead financial oversight and ensure good stewardship of resources

    • Chair the Finance & Risk subcommittee

    • Support development of annual budgets and long-term financial plans

    • Oversee audit, reporting, and ACNC/ASIC compliance

    • Provide clear financial information to the Board

    • Strengthen financial policies and internal controls

    • Champion sustainable funding models and financial resilience

    How to Apply

    Please submit your position interest to accounts@youbelong.org.au, including the following:

    1. Your CV

    2. A short cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience

    Application Process & Timeline

    Applications close 23 January, 2026.

    We encourage early applications, as You Belong reserves the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date if the right person is identified.

Board Secretary

Ensure smooth governance operations, accurate record-keeping, and timely reporting to ACNC, ASIC, and internal stakeholders. This may be a board or non-board role.

  • Ideal Profile

    • Experience as a company secretary or governance officer

    • Familiarity with ACNC and ASIC reporting

    • Clear communicator and well organised

    • Comfortable preparing agendas, minutes, and governance documents

    • Collaborative and able to work closely with the Chair and Board

    • Supportive of You Belong’s mission

    Key Responsibilities

    • Prepare agendas, board papers, and minutes

    • Manage ACNC and ASIC filings

    • Oversee board induction and documentation

    • Ensure compliance with constitution and governance policies

    • Maintain organisational registers

    • Support general governance processes

    How to Apply

    Please submit your position interest to accounts@youbelong.org.au, including the following:

    1. Your CV

    2. A short cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience

    Application Process & Timeline

    Applications close 23 January, 2026.

    We encourage early applications, as You Belong reserves the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date if the right person is identified.

Board Member — Community & Philanthropy (Toowoomba Focus)

Help You Belong deepen its roots in Toowoomba and strengthen philanthropic, corporate, and community partnerships that support our mission.

  • Ideal Profile

    • Well-networked in Toowoomba across business, community development, education, faith, or local government

    • Passionate about inclusion, diversity, and refugee support

    • Natural relationship-builder with an ability to open doors and champion the mission

    • Experience with fundraising, corporate partnerships, or community engagement is a bonus

    • Enjoys storytelling, advocacy, and community connection

    • Energised by helping small organisations grow

    Key Responsibilities

    • Strengthen You Belong’s presence and partnerships in Toowoomba

    • Support fundraising events, campaigns, and donor engagement

    • Help build relationships with local government, schools, businesses, and philanthropists

    • Represent You Belong at community events

    • Contribute to governance, strategic thinking, and board discussions

    How to Apply

    Please submit your position interest to accounts@youbelong.org.au, including the following:

    1. Your CV

    2. A short cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience

    Application Process & Timeline

    Applications close 23 January, 2026.

    We encourage early applications, as You Belong reserves the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date if the right person is identified.

Board Member — Legal & Governance

Provide legal, governance, and risk expertise to strengthen You Belong’s foundations and ensure our growth is healthy, compliant, and well supported.

  • Ideal Profile

    • Experience in not-for-profit or charity law OR background in employment law, community law, or governance risk

    • Comfortable advising on constitutions, policies, contracts, compliance, and risk frameworks

    • Familiar with HR law, child-safe frameworks, and volunteer legislation (ideal but not essential)

    • Collaborative, clear communicator, and generous with their expertise

    • Passion for refugee rights, social justice, and community-led empowerment

    Key Responsibilities

    • Provide legal and governance guidance to the Board

    • Support development and review of policies, contracts, and risk mitigation strategies

    • Strengthen compliance with ACNC, ASIC, and NFP standards

    • Assist with HR-related governance matters

    • Support subcommittees where relevant (People & Culture, Risk, Governance)

      How to Apply

      Please submit your position interest to accounts@youbelong.org.au, including the following:

      1. Your CV

      2. A short cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience

      Application Process & Timeline

      Applications close 23 January, 2026.

      We encourage early applications, as You Belong reserves the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date if the right person is identified.

Team Opportunities

We are always looking for passionate individuals to join our growing team of Leaders, Ambassadors and Program Coordinators. Do you align with our values of Generous Welcome, Compassionate Empowerment, Optimistic Curiosity, Inspirational Courage and Collaborative Innovation? If so, then we’d love to hear from you. Just click on the button below and send us an email briefly describing your interest and attach your resume, along with any questions you may have.

Ambassadors

As an Ambassador for You Belong, you'll champion our mission in your school, workplace, church, club, or community, engaging hearts and minds to support Waymakers. Rally volunteers to participate in fundraising and awareness campaigns; speak or host and events or workshop. If you’re looking for the opportunity to inspire change and foster community connection, this role is for you!

Coordinators

Our Volunteer Program Coordinators play a pivotal role in bringing our multicultural programs, events, and activities to life, assisting with planning, coordination, and p program implementation. This roles offer a unique opportunity to contribute to diverse community initiatives, ensuring meaningful experiences for both volunteers and Waymakers alike.

Team Leaders

Our Leadership roles, available as both volunteer and paid positions, are integral to providing strategic empowerment across our teams and locations, shaping the future of You Belong. These roles drive visionary direction and foster an environment of growth, innovation, and inclusive excellence, offering unique opportunities to impact Waymakers and communities directly.

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." — Mahatma Gandhi