Expressions of Interest Form - 2026
The purpose of the Office of Multicultural Interests (OMI)'s Leadership and Governance Program is to support equitable representation of Western Australians from culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) backgrounds on public, private or not-for-profit sector boards and committees. The program aims to equip skilled professionals from CaLD backgrounds with the knowledge and skills to apply for and participate on relevant boards and committees.
The Program is based on the Diversifying boards—Your cultural advantage: A guide to pursuing a board role publication and includes board governance training and a 12-month mentoring program.
Important information before you submit an application:
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria.
You must:
- read and accept the terms and conditions of the program
- be from a culturally and linguistically diverse background
- have appropriate professional skills and qualifications for membership of boards or committees
- be willing to actively seek participation on a WA Public Sector board or committee and if selected, register for OnBoardWA
- be committed and available to participate in all aspects of the Leadership and Governance Program including all training workshops and the 12 month mentoring program.
For further information about the Leadership and Governance Program, please contact the Office of Multicultural Interests (OMI) on engage@omi.wa.gov.au