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PwC OnBoard connects our Alumni Network and our people to board and advisory roles with not-for-profits (NFPs). As the only board placement program supporting NFPs in corporate Australia, we bridge the gap between the corporate and the NFP sector; between our people and their communities.
Open to a broad range of professionals, we connect you to causes you’re passionate about so you can help drive social change across Australia. This is your opportunity to leverage your professional skills and make a positive impact in the community. In turn, NFPs gain access to your time, talent and networks.
Open roles
View a selection of live opportunities below. Contact Shae Kuipers for queries, or to explore other opportunities.
- The Museum of Australian Photography Foundation
- Writers SA
- The Haymarket Foundation
- Australian Melanoma Research Foundation Ltd
The Museum of Australian Photography Foundation
Role: Trustees (2-4 positions)
Location: Melbourne
Time commitment:
- Quarterly Meetings: Wednesdays at 5:30pm (Melbourne or MAPh)
- Subcommittee Meetings: As scheduled by chairs (typically 1 per quarter)
- Ongoing Engagement: Approx. 1–2 days/month for meetings, preparation for and attendance at events, donor stewardship activities, and campaign support.
Overview: MAPh is the only public institution in the world solely dedicated to collecting Australian photographs. Their unique focus makes them one of the most culturally significant photography institutions in the country. The Museum of Australian Photography Foundation (MAPh Foundation) was established in 2005 with the aim to support the institution’s financial sustainability.
Skills: MAPh are seeking to appoint 2-4 Trustees with the following skils:
- 1 role - expertise in investment portfolio management, to support with managing the endowment
- 1 role - legal expertise or Monash Council experience
- 2 roles - expertise in fundraising & philanthropy
Other core skills include:
- Arts experience
- Governance and Compliance
- Strategy and business management
- Finance & Risk
- Not for Profit Experience
- Networks and relationships in philanthropic donor community; art / photography supporters, enthusiasts and collectors; corporate and professional network
Closing date: 14 November 2025
Writers SA
Role: Volunteer / Advisor for Finance Sub-committee
Location: South Australia
Time commitment: The Board is currently meeting more frequently due to the recent changes of leadership but the plan is to meet once a quarter, with the sub-committee meeting in advance of this to go through the finance papers and to address any other queries with the CEO.
Overview: Writers SA is the state’s peak organisation for writing and literature, putting South Australian writers at the forefront of national literary culture. We nurture deeper connections, create vital opportunities and industry pathways, and support writers at all stages, through an array of literary programs, festivals, services, and events.
Skills: Writers SA are looking for someone with an ability to read accounts, and to interrogate the financial oversight of the company. Ability to advise on finance questions would be beneficial. Experience in the non-profit sector or a willingness to engage and learn is desirable.
Closing date: ASAP
The Haymarket Foundation
Role: Board Directors
Location: National
Time commitment: Monthly board meetings and serving on at least one Board committee per year. This role may require attendance in unscheduled conference calls for management/financial reporting and general compliance issues.
Overview: The Haymarket Foundation supports people experiencing homelessness and harm related to alcohol and other drug use in Sydney. They work with people that other services may not be able to: those who have co-occurring mental health, disability and frequently backgrounds of trauma. Offering a range of services including accommodation casework support and psychological services and access to primary health services.
Skills: Seeking volunteer Board Directors to provide strategic leadership, ensure strong governance and who will actively contribute to and support our vision and values. They are seeking the following skills and experience:
- Financial management or accounting (an understanding of how not for profit sector works)
- Sector experience in homelessness, alcohol and other drug service and or mental health service provision
- Lived experience of homelessness, disadvantage, or service use (LGBTIQ+ or other marginalised groups)
- First Nations people with sector experience
- Fundraising
- Tendering
Closing date: 19 October 2025
Australian Melanoma Research Foundation Ltd
Role: Board Member
Location: National
Time commitment: 8 x Board meetings are held each year (1.5 hours). Directors are also expected to participate in Board Committee meetings (approx. 5 per year).
Overview: The Australian Melanoma Research Foundation (AMRF) is a not-for-profit organization operating nationally. Its primary purposes are to raise funds for research to improve melanoma diagnosis and treatment, and to raise awareness amongst the Australian population of the risk factors for melanoma.
Skills: Ideal Ideal candidates will possess:
- A commitment to the AMRF vision and mission
- Experience in the not-for-profit sector
- Skills and experience in corporate governance
- Skills and experience in philanthropy
- A legal, accounting/finance, marketing or public/investor relations background
- Capacity to leverage professional networks to promote the AMRF and create opportunities for both financial and in-kind support
- Capacity for innovation and collaboration to support the continued growth of AMRF as a highly regarded national charity
Closing date: 10 September 2025
Want to find out more or register your interest?
Contact PwC OnBoard Program Lead, Shae Kuipers.
Live your purpose and expand your skillset
Nancy Mendez, PwC Alumnus & Member of the Board of Governance,
BrainSTEM Limited
“PwC OnBoard is a unique opportunity to commence or extend your Board career. For me, it was an opportunity to live my purpose and passion. I have leveraged my skills, experience and network working in the software tech industry over 25 years to deliver real impact.”
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