AA Seeking to Appoint Non-Executive Board Director

Athletics Australia (AA) is seeking to appoint two and up to three Non-Executive Directors to its Board. As a Director, you will play a critical role in the strategic leadership of the sport of athletics in Australia. 

Location: Any Australian-based location 

Organisation: Athletics Australia 

Work Type: Part-time 

Salary: Nil - honorary 

Closing date: 8 July 2019 

Current Opportunity: 

Athletics Australia has a skills-based Board. With Board retirements and an update to its Strategic Plan further specific skills that would bring value to the organisation as it enters the next phase of its growth and development have been identified. 

Specifically, the Board is looking to recruit Directors with expertise in: 

· Product commercialisation, sponsorship acquisition, fundraising, licensing, events; 

· Marketing and branding; 

· Business strategy; 

· Technology, digital and social media; 

· Legal; 

· Audit and risk. 

Notwithstanding the desire to attract candidates with these skills, the Board reserves the right make appointments from outside these skill areas. 

Role of Director 

As a Director at Athletics Australia, you will play a critical role alongside other Non-Executive Directors and the Executive Team, in the strategic leadership of the sport. 

The Board meets approximately eight times annually, usually in Melbourne. In addition to Board Meetings, it is expected that the new Directors will make a contribution to one or more subcommittees of the Board. 

Direct experience in athletics is not essential, although a passion for the sport would be expected. It is likely that the initial term of the appointment would be three years, with a maximum of nine years (three terms) possible under AA’s constitution. 

The role is honorary, although economy class travel and accommodation is covered where required. 

Athletics Australia’s vision: One sport with well supported, seamlessly connected competitions, programs and events delivering athletic activities to all Australians. 

How to Apply for this role 

If you are interested in assisting us to achieve this vision, please send your resume with a covering letter outlining your relevant experience to Athletics Australia via email Company.Secretary@athletics.org.au 

Please quote in subject line: Non-Executive Board Director application. 

For more information about Athletics Australia, please visit the AA website. 

One of the key tenets of the Board is to operate within the best practice governance principles set by Sport Australia, which can be found here. 

All applications will be considered by the Athletics Australia Nominations Committee, which will make a recommendation to AA’s Member Associations (State / Territory bodies) and the Board. 

If you wish to discuss the position prior to application, please contact Anne Lord (Chair of the Board Nomination Committee) at annelord@hotmail.com or on 0419 872 950.