SWTAFE Board Observership Program

South West TAFE, Wannon Water, South West Healthcare, United Way Glenelg, Brophy Family and Youth Services and Western Victoria Primary Health Network have partnered with The Observership Program to offer a unique opportunity for future leaders.

We, together with the local network of organisations, are excited to again partner with The Observership Program to offer a unique opportunity for future Board Directors to gain unprecedented access to and experience in the inner workings of a governance body for 12 months, including training from the Australian Institute of Company Directors and the Ethics Centre.

Key requirements for applicants

To apply for the 2026 Board Observership Program you must:

• Be based in the South West Region of Victoria
• Be aged between 25 and 45 years old
• Be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Have either no prior board experience or little or no formal governance training.
• Have a passion for the NFP sector and want to make a valuable contribution to south west regional communities while learning about board governance.
• Have capacity and support to attend all board meetings and 10+ training sessions throughout 2026.

What is the application process?

You must apply via the Observership Program website. 2026 program applications are open 30 June to 25 August 2025.

Further information

Please refer to The Observership Program's website and FAQs for further information.