Expression of interest: board · OC-BRD-2026-001

Independent directors

A new Australian foundation. An independent Australian foundation in establishment, using responsible AI to reduce social inequality and lift socio-economic mobility, productivity, healthcare quality and household wealth. It will have an independent-majority board. Its name is shared with shortlisted respondents once they agree to keep it confidential.

Location

Australia

Engagement

Fixed terms with limits; about 6–8 board meetings a year plus one committee

Budget

Unpaid or honorarium, to be confirmed

Closes

2026-11-06, 5pm AEDT

Expressions of interest for independent director seats: AI and technology, investment, and First Nations perspective; health and education seats follow in 2027.

Context. The foundation is building an independent-majority board of nine under an independent chair, with Investment, Audit & Risk, Grants & Programs and Nominations committees.

Why it matters. Funders will judge the foundation on its board's independence and judgement before anything else.

What we're looking for

• Board or senior executive experience in your field
• Eligible as a 'responsible person' under the Public Ancillary Fund rules
• No financial ties to the founder's business interests, an AI lab or a major donor
• Understanding of disadvantage and inclusive practice

Scope

• Board and committee duties for the charity company and the fund's trustee
• Oversight of strategy, risk, investment and grants

How responses are assessed

• Skills match to the seat (35%)
• Independence (25%)
• Governance experience (20%)
• Understanding of disadvantage and inclusion (20%)

Timeline

• Expressions of interest close: 2026-12-18
• Conversations with the Chair: 2027-01-11
• Appointments: 2027-01-22

Responses are confidential and assessed by a panel against the published criteria.