Board recruitment platforms for not-for-profits and social enterprises
This resource lists Australian and international platforms that connect not-for-profits, charities, and social enterprises with non-executive directors (NEDs) and volunteer board members. It includes free and paid options across community, social enterprise, and corporate sectors.
Platform / Organisation | Focus & description | Volunteer roles? | Free / Paid | Website |
Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) | National platform listing directorship opportunities across corporate, public, and NFP sectors. | Some | Paid (member benefit) | |
Board Direction | Largest Australian board-vacancy marketplace; supports candidates with board-career coaching. | Yes | Paid (listing + membership) | |
Institute of Community Directors Australia (ICDA) | Free service connecting NFPs and community organisations with volunteer board members. | Yes | Free | |
Get on Board Australia | Training, resources and board listings for aspiring and current directors. | Yes | Free / Paid (depending on ad type) | |
Volunteering Australia | Promotes volunteer board and committee opportunities nationally. | Yes | Free | |
OnBoardWA | WA Government site listing NFP, government and advisory board opportunities. | Yes | Free | |
EthicalJobs | National jobs board for purpose-driven work, often listing voluntary or low-paid board roles. | Yes | Paid listing | |
Pro Bono Australia | Jobs board for the social sector; includes board and committee vacancies. | Yes | Paid listing | |
SEEK Volunteer | Australia’s largest volunteer marketplace, including board and committee roles. | Yes | Free | |
Indeed | Aggregated listings for both paid and volunteer board roles across sectors. | Yes | Free | |
Jora | Job aggregator featuring volunteer and NED positions from multiple sites. | Yes | Free | |
Nurole | Global online board-search platform connecting impact-driven organisations with directors. | Limited | Paid | |
NEDonBoard | International network and jobs board for non-executive directors and advisory boards. | Some | Paid | |
Widely used for advertising voluntary and paid board positions via company pages or posts. | Yes | Free / Paid | ||
Not-for-Profit Law (Justice Connect) | Provides guidance and referrals to platforms advertising for volunteer directors. | Yes | Free (resource) |