Women in leadership and on boards
Support for women looking to lead
Explore the steps you can take to find more board and leadership opportunities. You can also access support and information you may need to move into these roles.
Sign up to the Tasmanian Women's Register
Subscribe to the Tasmanian Women’s Register to receive email notifications about board and committee vacancies.
When first established, the register was only for Tasmanian Government board and committee vacancies. From 2026, the Tasmanian Women’s Register has been expanded to include non‑government boards and committees. This means more organisations can use the register to advertise their vacancies to women across Tasmania and improve the diversity of their boards and committees.
Note: The Tasmanian Women’s Register does not receive every board or committee vacancy. You will only get emails about opportunities that agencies and organisations send to the register for sharing.
Leadership scholarship opportunities
The Tasmanian Government funds 40 scholarship positions each year to support women to access leadership training, mentoring and support, particularly women working in male-dominated industries and from diverse backgrounds.
The 2025 scholarship program was delivered by Tasmanian Leaders through its I-LEAD Women in Industry program.
If you are interested in your organisation delivering these scholarships through the Delivering the Tasmanian Women’s Leadership Scholarship Grants Program, sign up to receive grant alerts via email to be notified when this program opens next.
Current board and committee vacancies
Vacancies on Tasmanian boards and committees, including details of the role and how to find out more information are listed below. Share your board or committee vacancy with us by completing the vacancy submission form.
Tasmanian Public Finance Corporation Board
Applications are now open for one Non‑Executive Director vacancy on the Tasmanian Public Finance Corporation Board.
Applications close Wednesday, 3 June 2026.
The Tasmanian Public Finance Corporation is the main body that manages borrowing and investments for the Tasmanian Government. It develops and manages funding programs that support the Government and its public sector organisations. The Board sets the organisation’s direction, supports its performance and public value, and provides oversight of its work.
Essential requirements for this position:
- strong governance and strategic thinking skills
- experience working on a board or committee
- the ability to contribute skills and experience to support the Board
For more information, or to apply visit the Chapman Executive website
TasBuild Limited Board
Applications are now open for one Chairperson vacancy on the TasBuild Limited Board.
Applications close Friday, 5 June 2026.
TasBuild Limited manages the Portable Long Service Fund for eligible workers in the Tasmanian construction industry. It operates as a private trustee company and manages the Fund in line with the Construction Industry (Long Service) Act 1997 and its rules. The Chairperson leads the Board, provides strategic direction, and supports strong governance. The role works closely with the Board and Chief Executive Officer to support effective decision making and meet legal and financial responsibilities.
Essential requirements for this position:
- proven board and leadership experience
- strong financial skills and sound judgement
- ability to support effective board decision making
- strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
For more information, or to apply visit the Chapman Executive website.
Aboriginal Heritage Council
Applications are now open for one Member vacancy on the Aboriginal Heritage Council.
Applications close 5.00pm on Sunday, 14 June 2026.
The Tasmanian Aboriginal Heritage Council provides advice and recommendations to the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs on a broad range of matters relating to Aboriginal heritage, including permits for activities that will impact heritage and the management of Aboriginal cultural values in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. The Tasmanian Aboriginal Heritage Council also supports the development of information materials to inform the public and key stakeholders about the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1975, and best practice for managing Aboriginal heritage.
Aboriginal Heritage Council members must be an Aboriginal person who:
- is eligible under the Tasmanian Government's policy on Eligibility for Tasmanian Government Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs and services
- is a resident in Tasmania; and
- can demonstrate achievement against the selection criteria.
For more information visit Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania
Advice for leaders
Importance of workplace gender equality
Workplace gender equality means people have fair access to jobs, pay, opportunities and flexibility, regardless of gender. While Australia has made progress, women still earn less and advance less over their careers, and men often have less access to parental leave or flexible work.
Gender pay gap
The gender pay gap is the difference between the average pay of women and the average pay of men across a workplace, industry or the whole economy. It does not mean women and men are paid different amounts for doing the same job. This is called equal pay and has been a legal requirement in Australia since 1969.
Gender equality action plan
Having a clear plan helps turn good intentions into real action. A good plan might include actions like reviewing recruitment practices, improving flexible work options or increasing women’s representation in leadership roles.
Find out more about workplace gender equality, the gender pay gap and action planning at the Australian Government Workplace Gender Equality Agency website.
Advice for governments and non-government agencies
Sharing of board and committee vacancies
Do you have a board or committee vacancy to share? Send it to more than a thousand Tasmanian Women’s Register subscribers and have it advertised through our board and committee vacancies.
Share your vacancy by completing the vacancy submission form.
Tasmanian Women’s Register appointment certification
When appointments are made to Tasmanian Government boards or committees, they must be approved by Cabinet through a board appointment briefing.
Each board appointment briefing must include a Tasmanian Women’s Register appointment certification. If you are making an appointment or re‑appointment to a Tasmanian Government board or committee, you must complete this form.