WILD BoardX
Redefining Australian STEM Boardrooms
WILD BoardX is an immersive 12-month program designed to launch the board careers of women leaders in Australia’s STEM sector. Over two years, fifty STEM-qualified women leaders will be aligned with fifty boards around Australia. Together with executive coaching, recruitment support and mentoring, WILD BoardX provides a unique opportunity for women STEM leaders to open doors into boardrooms and C-suites nationally.
WILD BoardX is proudly supported by the Department of Industry, Science and Resources.
Join the WILD BoardX movement today to grow diversity in boardrooms and C-suites and drive better business performance and growth.
What is BoardX
Board Observership
12 months immersive board observership experience
Executive Coaching
Group and individual executive and director career coaching
WILD Alumni & Community
Empowered, inclusive and supportive community
Training & Events
Board director education series and networking events
Recruitment Support
Support with governance CV and recruitment connections
Why apply to BoardX?
- Gain real-world board insights including strategic decision-making and effective governance
- Open doors to influential board connections and networks
- Leverage your STEM skillset and experience to bring fresh insights and perspectives to boards
- Unlock your leadership potential through executive coaching and mentoring
- Develop your governance CV and through tailored recruitment support navigate the competitive landscape of executive and board placements
- Join WILD’s exclusive community of women leaders from across all Australian STEM industries
Who’s eligible?
Applications for BoardX Observers are welcome from women (and non-binary) leaders with:
- Postgraduate qualifications, or undergraduate qualifications (plus equivalent experience), in a STEM field (science / life sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics)
- Minimum three years employment in non-academic professional experience in a STEM field
- Minimum three years governance experience / reporting into a board
- Formal board governance training (e.g. Australian Institute of Company Directors, or other)
- Aspirations to become a board director in the next 12-24 months
Why host a BoardX Observer?
- Bring diversity of thought, skills, experiences and perspectives to your organisation’s board
- Provide unique learning opportunities to STEM-qualified women leaders and facilitate board connections to actively support their executive / board career progression
- Access WILD’s exclusive community of board-ready women leaders from across STEM industries for board director / executive succession planning
- Promote your organisation’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, through reciprocal marketing campaigns (including social media, CRM, website and CRM