The Adult Learning Australia (ALA) Board plays a critical role in leading the strategic direction and governance of our organisation and is accountable to the ALA membership.
Our Board members are leaders who bring their experience, expertise and energy to guide and support the organisation to reach its full potential.
We currently have three (3) board vacancies.
Nominations must be received by 5pm, Friday 1 May.
Who should nominate?
We are seeking nominations from people who are committed to and passionate about ALA’s core values and vision. Nominees should have demonstrated expertise in two or more of the following areas:
- Adult education
- Advocacy and Influence
- Business development and finance
- Governance
- Policy analysis
ALA Board members are actively involved in advocating for our five key policy areas:
- Adult and community education
- Adult language, literacy and numeracy
- Lifelong learning communities
- Inclusive learning culture
- Educating for sustainable development.
Our vision and values
Our vision is for equitable access to learning for all Australians to support social inclusion, social cohesion and economic prosperity. Our work is underpinned by our core values:
- Integrity
- Access and equity
- Diversity
- Collaboration
- Responsiveness
- Evidence based approach.
Who can nominate?
Only current financial members can nominate for the ALA Board.
Both the nominee and the seconder must have been a registered member of ALA for at least 30 days prior to nomination.
If you are unsure of the status of your membership, please contact ALA Member Services on (03) 9689 8623 or email membership@ala.asn.au
We encourage all members, both long term and new, to consider nominating for one of the available positions.
ALA recognises the importance of diversity to our culture, performance and social impact. We are committed to diversity, inclusion and equity.
Board eligibility
To be eligible for appointment to the Board, a nominee is required to have an existing Director ID or be in the process of applying.
Election timeline
30 March: Nominations open
1 May, 5pm AEST: Nominations close
5 May to 19 May: If an election is needed, an online ballot of all members will be held
22 May: New board members announced at 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Need more info?
If you would like to know more about what is involved in being a Board member, please read the FAQs for Board Members 2026 or contact:
ALA President Kathleen Priestly: 0418 739 200 or kathleen.priestly@libraries.tas.gov.au
ALA CEO Jenny Macaffer: 0488 030 073 or ceo@ala.asn.au
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