Call for Action: Housing All Australians
Think Talent is supporting Housing All Australians (HAA) with the executive recruitment of multiple critical voluntary Board Subcommittee Member roles. These significant appointments will shape the future of affordable housing in Australia, contribute to a credible national framework (PRADS) and deliver measurable outcomes that de-risk affordable supply.
The commitment will include:
- Attendance at a minimum of six meetings per year (in person or remote)
- An initial two-year term commencing November 2025
About Housing All Australians
Housing All Australians (HAA) is a growing, purpose-driven organisation where you can roll up your sleeves, see the direct impact of your contributions, and leverage your professional network to drive meaningful change in housing outcomes.
Reframing housing as essential economic infrastructure, HAA is mobilising private-sector expertise, capital and networks to deliver practical outcomes and lasting reform. Watch this video to hear more about their purpose and impact.
The Impact
Whilst just getting started, Housing All Australians has:
- Enabled semi-permanent housing for 200+ vulnerable Australians (170+ in progress)
- Mobilised $7.5m in pro bono contributions
- Published Give Me Shelter economic reports (widely cited by business and policymakers)
- Pioneered the Progressive Residential Affordability Development Solution (PRADS) - a credible national framework for affordable-housing covenants
- Leveraged our business network to co-fund the award-winning documentary Under Cover (now streaming globally)
The Opportunities
HAA needs your help to scale meaningful and sustainable impact in response to Australia's housing crisis. We have multiple
National Board Subcommittee Member roles across three subcommittees as follows:
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PRADS (Progressive Residential Affordability Development Solution) Register Banking SubcommitteeList Item 1
We are seeking Board Subcommittee Members from vary backgrounds to join the national PRADS Register Banking Subcommittee. These roles will guide governance, design and adoption, and build lender, regulator and investor confidence in affordable-housing covenants.
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Finance and Risk SubcommitteeList Item 2
We are seeking a Board Subcommittee Members from varying business backgrounds to join the Finance and Risk Subcommittee. These roles will steward HAA’s financial sustainability, governance, and enterprise risk frameworks as they scale nationally.
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Fundraising (Philanthropy, Grants & Partnerships) SubcommitteeList Item 3
We are seeking a Chair and Board Subcommittee Members from varying business backgrounds to join the Fundraising (Philanthropy, Grants & Partnerships) Subcommittee. These roles will define strategy to secure philanthropic, grant and corporate capital that accelerates national housing reform.
Next Steps
Executives interested in these critical advisory and governance appointments are invited to follow our process as follows:
- Register your interest: Follow the prompts to submit your resume and cover letter against the advertised role of interest - noting you can apply to positions on more than one committee.
- Shortlisting: Applications will be reviewed shortlisted by Think Talent as they are received.
- Private briefing: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a private event briefing on the Thursday 9th of October 2025, hosted by Think Talent and HAA. This event will provide you with the opportunity to meet key stakeholders, hear more about HAA’s impact, and consider the national Board Subcommittee roles in detail.
- Confirmation of interest: Following the briefing, invited candidates will be contacted by Think Talent and provided the opportunity to confirm their interest
- Formal application: Think Talent will submit a formal application on their behalf to HAA.
Think you can help but not sure you are the right fit for these roles?
If your are worried your skills don't align to these subcommittee opportunities, don't worry there are plenty of ways HAA can utilise unique skills and connections to make a difference. The "private briefing" event is a great way to explore the breadth of ways that you can help.
Submit a resume and cover letter explaining how your would like to help via the registration link below and we will get back to you promptly. Alternatively, you can reach out for a confidential conversation: Kylie Kneale (0403 948 842) or Ainsley Johnstone (0408 391 648 at Think Talent.
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