KEY DETAILS
- Role: Young Leader Board Advisor
- Employment type: Casual, initial 12-month contract
- Location: Online, or HoMie Head Office, Collingwood, VIC
- Reports to: Board Chair
- Remuneration: SCHADS Award, Level 2 - Pay Point +
Superannuation
ABOUT US
HoMie is a Melbourne-based streetwear label and Social Enterprise. 100% of our profits go
towards achieving our mission: To support young people affected by homelessness or
hardship to gain the skills, confidence and experience to be more work-ready and better
prepared for their futures.
We believe in fashion as a force for good, and our streetwear label does just that. We have
become one of Melbourne’s most well-known and loved retail brands, with our business
experiencing significant growth. We currently operate two bricks and mortar stores in
Victoria, a growing online store, and deliver three social impact programs annually.
Over 11 years, HoMie has supported over 5000 young people through our sector-leading
programs. We have a strong organisation wide commitment to creating positive outcomes
for young people and meaningful, long lasting change.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a Young Leader Board Advisor to join our existing Board and provide a
youth perspective at the governance level, drawing on lived experience of homelessness or
hardship.
The Board ensures HoMie successfully carries out its purpose by setting strategy, ensuring
regulatory compliance, managing risks and supporting the CEO to run an efficient and
effective organisation. HoMie’s governance structure includes the Board and three
sub-committees, which provide internal expert advice on key areas of HoMie’s strategic plan
and ongoing operations.
The Young Leader Board Advisor is a paid position requiring approximately 3-4 hours per
month after an initial onboarding period of around 4 hours per week, for 6 weeks. Previous
board or governance experience is not required, so we encourage you to apply if you are
interested in learning as you go.
ABOUT YOU
As a Board Advisor, you will contribute to the HoMie Board by sharing your ideas,
perspective and opinions on key Board matters. You will be supported by the Board Chair
and the Impact Subcommittee, which includes Board members and senior HoMie staff.
A Board Advisor is not a Board Director and does not carry the legal or fiduciary
responsibilities of Board Directors.
The role will involve:
- Attending governance coaching/training sessions
- Reading all relevant papers in advance
- Meeting monthly with the Chair of the Board or a delegate
- Attending a minimum of 6 Board meetings each year, in person or virtually
You will have access to training and other support to develop your leadership skills and
governance knowledge. You will be expected to attend meetings prepared and ready to
contribute. You will also need to maintain the confidentiality of Board discussions, papers
and decisions.
All authorised work associated with the role is paid, including Board meetings, training and
coaching, meetings, preparation and reading Board papers. Attendance at a Board meeting
will be paid for a minimum of three hours. Agreed role-related expenses will also be
reimbursed.
All Board Directors will also attend training to support meaningful youth participation.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
- Personal experience with, and an understanding of, the systemic and structural
challenges that affect young people facing homelessness or hardship
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to share ideas and different
perspectives, and work in a team with people from different walks of life
- Contribute your perspective and ideas, informed by lived experience
- Organised and accountable, with the ability to manage your time, attend Board
meetings, complete pre-reading and prepare for meetings
- A genuine interest in the role of the Board, including risk, governance and strategy
development
- A strong commitment to HoMie’s purpose, objectives and vision.
WHY WORK WITH US
- We are a passionate and impact lead organisation
- We welcome and encourage creativity and self-expression
- You’ll work with an engaged and supportive team
- We are in an exciting growth period with a focus on scaling our sector leading impact
programs
- We value lived experience and youth voices
- We foster opportunities for learning and development.
YOUR APPLICATION
Applicants are not expected to share details about their experience of homelessness or
hardship as part of their application. We are interested in your perspective and the skills,
strengths, knowledge and insights you could bring to the role. There is no expectation that
you share more about your personal experiences than you feel comfortable sharing.
We are committed to making the recruitment process accessible and inclusive. If you require
reasonable adjustments or other support to participate in the application or interview
process, please let us know. This could include adjustments to the application format,
interview arrangements, communication or meeting environment. You do not need to
disclose personal or medical information beyond what is necessary to arrange an
adjustment.
HOW TO APPLY
1. Please provide brief answers to the two questions below, in either written or video format.
Written responses should be no more than 300 words total, and video should be no more
than 3 minutes total.
a. What excites you about the role?
b. What unique skills or experiences would you bring to the role?
2. Please include a resume, if you have one.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted soon after the closing date and invited to attend an
online interview. All interview questions will be provided in advance.
A second, follow-up interview may be required to support our final selection.
Applications close on 14 September 2026.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
We’re actively working towards a fairer society. We know that the diversity of thought,
identity and lived experience on our team is essential to helping us achieve this. We
encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, members of the LGBTQIA+
community, people with disability and applicants from all cultural backgrounds to apply. We
encourage applications from people with lived experience of homelessness. The HoMie
Emporium Store and HoMie Office are wheelchair accessible.
CONTACT INFORMATION
You can contact Chris Enright at [email protected] for more information, to ask
questions or to book a confidential discussion about the role.
HoMie is a streetwear clothing social enterprise that uses 100% of its profits to provide brand-new clothing, training and job opportunities to young people affected by homelessness or hardship. Through our two social impact programs, The HoMie Pathway Alliance and VIP Program, HoMie supports young people affected by homelessness or hardship to equip them with skills, confidence, and experiences to be more work-ready and better prepared for their future. This is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, social enterprise environment with a positive work culture. We are a forward-thinking, innovative organisation at an exciting point in our growth. We are flexible and supportive, so if you have a great idea, we will do whatever we can to make it happen. At HoMie, our goal is to create a team that reflects the diverse community of Melbourne. We continually seek to employ people of any gender, religion, sexual orientation, disabilities, Aboriginal Australians, and varied cultural backgrounds. We understand that a diverse team is a strong team, and ensure that cultural differences are heard and explored in our space. HoMie strives to maintain a culturally competent and inclusive workplace where all people are safe and supported. All staff partake in regular cultural competence training as part of their professional development plans, and we pride ourselves on our commitment to ongoing learning, understanding, and action.
