Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander women are to be encouraged to apply for positions on Government Boards with the appointment of Tanya Hosch (pictured) as the first Indigenous BoardLinks Champion.
The Office for Women’s BoardLinks connects Australia’s leading women with opportunities to be considered for public sector board appointments and Ms Hosch is an executive, board director and leader in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
Her appointment was welcomed by the Minister for Women, Kelly O’Dwyer who said that Ms Hosch – who is currently the General Manager for Inclusion and Social Policy at the Australian Football League, a member of Chief Executive Women and the NAB Indigenous Advisory Group – was an ideal candidate for the role.
“I am determined to see the number of women on Government Boards reach 50 per cent,” Ms O’Dwyer said.
“It’s exciting to see we are making great progress with 44.5 per cent of seats currently filled by women – the highest overall result since public reporting began.”
Ms Hosch said she believed a greater diversity of women’s participation and representation on boards was important.
“I have always valued contributing to the community through participation on boards,” she said.
“It has taught me an enormous amount about governance, accountability and collective decision-making.
“I am pleased to be part of promoting the importance of the inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women into governance roles, which will be an asset to our society, systems and institutions.”
The appointment was also welcomed by the Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Senator Nigel Scullion.
“It is fitting that Tanya’s appointment coincides with NAIDOC Week,” Senator Scullion said.
A full list of BoardLinks Champions can be accessed at this PS News link.
