About AAOP

Asian Australian Organisational Psychology Inc (AAOP) is a not for profit, purpose driven organisation run by a group of psychologists who specialise in leadership, health and wellbeing, and performance. We are dedicated to leveraging our expertise and lived experience to make impactful social change. We do this by partnering with a range of organisations and professionals to deliver targeted programs and initiatives to raise awareness, build capability and affect cultural change. We also consider ourselves a professional body that nurtures and supports the next generation of Asian Australian Organisational Psychologists. And lastly, we advocate for Asian Australians in the psychology community, impacting the inclusivity of how psychology programs are delivered.

About the role

We are looking for a passionate individual who wants to play a critical role at AAOP as a member of the Board. Board members are critical in setting and driving the strategic ambitions of AAOP, and you will be primarily accountable for organisational oversight. This role will also oversee one of AAOP’s portfolios - in particular the Research & Development portfolio. Reporting to the Chair of the Board, we are seeking a candidate who will need to be able to commit to 2-8 hours per week as a volunteer.

Duties/Responsibilities

The key duties and responsibilities will be as follows:

• Set the strategic direction of AAOP to help the organisation achieve its purpose
• Actively participate in all relevant Board duties such as attending board meetings, maintaining minutes and actions.

In addition to the Board Secretary responsibilities, this role will also be responsible for overseeing the Research & Development portfolio of work. This includes:

• Advising the R&D team on the strategic vision for the portfolio
• Conducting regular meetings with the R&D lead
• Providing updates to the rest of the Board on R&D matters as required

Skills/Experiences/Attributes

• Tertiary qualifications in Organisational Psychology
• Experience or interest in Research & Development or related fields
• Demonstrated business acumen
• Passionate about promoting cultural equity for Asian Australians and other CALD communities
• Passionate about working for a Not-for-Profit and/or experience in working at a Not-for-Profit or as a volunteer
• Demonstrates curiosity and eagerness to learn

What’s in it for you

Apart from making a significant contribution to the community, working with us also come with many benefits:

• We’ll allow you to vastly increase your network. Working with us will allow you to make meaningful connections with passionate and respected professionals across a diverse range of industries, giving you the opportunity to build your professional network and brand.
• AAOP is passionate about learning and development. We foster a culture of learning and growth within our organisation. Volunteering with us will give you the opportunity to sharpen a range of professional skills through our mentoring program. AAOP provides a safe environment for you to take risks, push yourself and grow.
• Volunteering with AAOP will give you the opportunity to bolster your CV. If you’re a marketing professional who has an eye on a marketing lead role in the future, this is a great opportunity to gain experience in the role before you actually practice the role, boosting your prospects down the track.

You’ll get to make a real difference to the lives of others. At AAOP you’ll be a part of a socio-cultural movement, helping to make our community a fairer, more positive, and better place for everyone. Come and work on purposeful work and be a part of real positive change!

Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized folks tend to only apply when they check every box. So if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.

Diversity is a core value at AAOP. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive working environment for all our volunteers.