KEY DATES
2026 Program applications are now open.
Applications for the 2026 Program are now open via the Apply Now button on the website and will close 11.59pm, Sunday 3 August.
The Observership Program delivers a program in Brisbane, Sydney and Victoria.
- Visit our FAQs for details on the application and matching process
- View our application hints and tips video prior to starting your 2026 Program application form.
- View our 2026 Application form_Website Sample
Note:
- An expression of interest is not required for the 2026 Program.
- Please email info@observership.com.au if you have any questions.
2026 PROGRAM
Applications for Brisbane, Sydney and Victorian Programs are now open
Applications Open
9am, Monday 30 June 2025
9am, Monday 30 June 2025
Applications Close
11.59pm, Sunday 3 August 2025
11.59pm, Sunday 3 August 2025
| DATE | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | 2026 Program Applications open |
| 03/08/2025 | 2026 Program Applications close |
| 04/08/2025 | 2026 Program Applications reviewed | during August |
| 2026 Program | Initial interviews with The Observership Program - September and early October | |
| 2026 Candidate Matching and Interviews with NFPs occur between late October - mid December | |
| 23/12/2025 | 2026 Observer Placements confirmed |
| 2026 Launch Events - February 2026 | |
| Networking Session (In person session - March) | |
| AICD (Online Sessions - March - May) | |
| AICD Q & A Session (In person session - May ) | |
| Ethics in Governance (Online Session - End of May) | |
| Theory of Change (In person session - Mid August) | |
| Next Steps to Board Directorship and Networking (In person session - October ) | |
| End of Year Networking event with Guest Speaker (In person session - early December ) | |
| 21/12/2026 | 2026 Observership Program concludes | Transition to Alumni |
2027 SYDNEY PROGRAM
Dates released April 2026
Applications Open
July 2026
July 2026
Applications Close
July 2026
July 2026
| DATE | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Application details released in April 2026 |