Just two months after being elected to the Football Federation Australia board in a landslide election win, Heather Reid has stood down from her position with the organisation citing health reasons for her sudden departure.

The vice chair of the FFA was granted her request for an indefinite leave of absence due to her battle with cancer. She is currently undergoing chemotherapy treatment.

"Our thoughts are with Heather and her family and we wish her a full and speedy recovery," FFA chairman Chris Nikou said.

Stepping down: Heather Reid is taking some time out from her role at Football Federation Australia. Credit:Jeffrey Chan

Reid's request for leave was granted by the FFA board at a meeting on Tuesday night, with the organisation confirming her indefinite departure in a statement on Wednesday.