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2026 Election of QDN Directors
Expression of Interest
Do you want to become a QDN Director?
This is a call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from QDN members wishing to nominate for election as a Director of QDN.
QDN is a state-wide organisation of, by, and for people with diverse disability. All our work is focused on disability rights and advocacy. Our members are people with disability, from all places and communities across Queensland, who come together to connect, lead, inform, and influence.
Now is the time to apply
QDN’s 2026 Annual General Meeting will include the election of four Directors. We would like to invite Expressions of Interest from members who are keen to advance their leadership skills for the benefit of Queenslanders with disability.
We recognise the importance of a diversified and representative board, and we especially encourage members residing in regional, rural and/or remote Queensland to apply.
We value a board with a balanced representation of gender, age, knowledge and lived experience of physical, cognitive, sensory, neurological, learning and psychosocial disability, and people with disability who identify as LGBTQIA+, First Nations and culturally and linguistically diverse members.
Desired Professional Skills and Experience
We would welcome candidates with professional skills and experience in some or all of the following areas:
- strategic thinking and ability to shape policy from collective experience and evidence
- expertise in performance, governance and compliance matters
- Information and Communications Technology and ICT systems management
- knowledge and experience of marketing and advertising, grant writing management and fundraising
- experience in people, culture, remuneration and human resources management, and
- experience in risk management, audit, accounting and financial management.
How to Apply
Please submit your current CV or resume on no more than 2 pages.
You will need to prepare a short statement introducing yourself to the members, detailing what you can bring to the Board if elected, and how you intend to contribute your skills, attributes, and experience.
Complete the Expression of Interest Form, indicating your understanding and agreement with its statements. Note that this is an Expression of Interest to nominate for Elected Director.
EOI Application Forms
Deadline
Your Expression of Interest (EOI) application form must be completed and returned by 8 a.m. on Monday, 6 July 2026.