Nominations - Board & DOGAC vacancies 2026

Submissions are now being accepted. Submissions close at midnight (end of day) 27 July 2026 (AEST).

IMPORTANT: Please read the information below to assist you in completing your submission.

We’re seeking nominations for two vacancies on our Board and Committees.

You can nominate for any number of the following voluntary positions:

  • Board of Directors: Responsible for overall governance of the CBF, providing direction on organisational objectives, policy and practice. One position is available for an Independent Director*.  
  • Development & Operations Grants Advisory Committee: provide independent advice on how Development & Operations Grants should be distributed and help to shape funding policy. One position is available. 

*Independent Directors join us from diverse sectors of Australia and bring their experience outside the community broadcasting sector to bear on the Board’s decisions. They bring their care, skill and diligence to our work and offer additional perspectives. The Board relies on their experience and knowledge.

The Board position is a casual vacancy for a term commencing immediately until 31 December 2026 with the opportunity to renew for a further term in Jan 2027. 

The DOGAC position is for a three year term from 1 January 2027 - 31 December 2029. 

People can be appointed to the Board and Committees for up to three consecutive terms.

The benefits of being a CBF Board or Grants Advisory Committee member include:

  • gaining broad insight into current and emerging community broadcasting issues, policy and practice
  • greater understanding of CBF decision-making, internal structures and processes
  • improved skills in assessment, grant-design, grant-writing, funding policy, strategic thinking.
  • working as part of a passionate, diverse group of volunteers from the community broadcasting sector to make collective decisions
  • being a strategic leader and having input into grant-making decisions that help build a resilient future for the community media sector 
  • the opportunity to ‘give back’ to the community broadcasting sector by ensuring grant funds are distributed in an equitable, impactful way.

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