Independent Member – BYS Property Subcommittee

We support young people and their children who are at risk and experiencing homelessness, to secure and maintain housing, address physical and mental health challenges, establish successful relationships and support networks, and access pathways to education and employment. Find out more at Brisbane Youth Service.  

Are you interested in using your property expertise to help create and maintain safe, fit-for-purpose accommodation for young people in Brisbane?

Brisbane Youth Service is seeking an experienced property, construction, asset management, architecture, engineering, or facilities professional to join its Property Subcommittee as an Independent Member.

The role

This voluntary role is a practical opportunity to contribute specialist advice to property decisions that support safe accommodation, effective services, and long-term impact. You’ll be a great candidate for this role if you meet the following essential criteria:

• Property, construction, architecture, engineering, asset management, facilities management, or related expertise.
• Governance, advisory, or senior leadership experience.
• Strong judgement across risk, procurement, compliance, budgets, and major project oversight.
• Independence from BYS and a commitment to improving outcomes for vulnerable young people.

Not-for-profit, community services, youth accommodation, capital works, social infrastructure, or Queensland property compliance experience will be highly regarded.

Given the work that we do there will be a few non-negotiables. You’ll need to be able to have, or obtain prior to commencement:

• Working with Children Suitability Card [Blue Card].
• National Police Check clearance.
• Clear solvency check.

Commitment

This is a voluntary role. Meetings are usually held quarterly, Attendance is online or in-person in Fortitude Valley. Occasional Board meetings, site visits, additional committee meetings or project briefings may be required.

Express interest

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity.

If this sounds interesting, submit your cover letter telling us why you are the right person for this role, along with your resume. If you would like to discuss this position further or would like to view the full position description, please contact BYS directly on 3620 2400 or via cmcguire@brisyouth.org.

Applications for this position close 8:30am, 21 September 2026. We may start interviewing for this role prior to the closing date, so don’t delay your application.