In accordance with The New South Wales Netball Association Limited (Netball NSW) Constitution (V1.13.2022), expressions of interest are now invited from eligible individuals who wish to be considered by the Directors of Netball NSW for appointment as an Appointed Director of Netball NSW. One Appointed Director position is available for a term of two (2) years in accordance with Clause 14.16 of the Constitution.
Netball NSW is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified candidates, who, in accordance with Clause 14.3 of the Constitution, meet the following qualifications of Directors:
· Must be a member of an Affiliate Member.
· Must be at least 18 years of age;
· Must not be a direct employee of Netball NSW;
· Cannot be an officer (as defined by the Act) or an Office Bearer of any Affiliate Member, Interested Member or Community Member or hold an equivalent position in circumstances where the Affiliate Member, Interested Member or Community Member is not a corporation; and
· Must not have been the CEO of the Company within the previous three years.
Netball NSW has a commitment to securing and maintaining a Board that has a balanced set of skills to represent its members and their interests. As an organisation, Netball NSW is committed to innovation, corporate governance and to be the benchmark in performance for state sporting bodies in Australia.
The Netball NSW Nominations Committee has reviewed the Board Expertise and Personal Attributes Self-Assessment of the existing Board and determined that the following areas of expertise are of greatest priority to ensure an appropriate skills balance and succession planning.
Finance
Qualifications and/or experience in accounting and/or finance and the ability to analyse key financial statements, critically assess financial viability and performance, and contribute to strategic financial planning.
Government Relations
A strong profile, reputation and capacity to influence. Experience in and/or knowledge of government processes and public policy, relevant Government legislation, stakeholder engagement with Government, experience in advocating to Government and/or leadership of Government engagement activities.
Communications & Media
A broad range of communications and media experience including experience leading the implementation of media and/or communications strategies.
General Guiding Principles for Board Roles
All candidates must have a genuine interest in, and a broad understanding of, Netball in Australia or the broader sporting industry, strong business acumen supported by demonstrable strategic aptitude, financial literacy, a sound understanding of good governance and well-developed communication skills.
In addition to the areas of expertise noted, involvement in either high-performance (particularly experience as an athlete, coach, umpire and/or official), pathways development or deep understanding of and experience at the community level within a Netball environment will also be highly regarded (but not essential).
In addition, candidates should possess the following personal attributes:
· A commitment to the highest standards of governance and integrity;
· Well-developed strategic thinking capabilities and ability to contribute to the effective decision making of the Board;
· Excellent communication skills with a collaborative approach;
· Preparedness to ask questions and challenge management and peer Directors in a constructive and appropriate way about key issues;
· Capacity to leverage professional networks to promote and grow Netball NSW by creating opportunities for both financial and other support;
· The ability to work as part of a team, and commit to acting with respect for Management, peer Directors and relevant organisational and Board processes;
· Demonstrated passion and time to make a genuine and active contribution to the Board; and
· Act in a manner consistent with a Director’s role as custodian of the organisation and the game and appropriately represent Netball NSW. The Netball NSW Director Code of Conduct is available upon request.
At Netball NSW we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We actively promote gender diversity in our workplace, the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the employment of people with a disability. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background or sexual orientation.
We encourage interest from candidates from regional areas of New South Wales.
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
Expressions of interest must be submitted in writing using the 2023 Director of Netball NSW Nomination Form set out in Appendix A of the EOI and must be accompanied by details of the nominee’s relevant experience and qualifications as outlined in the Nomination Form as well as a current Curriculum Vitae.
Nominees for Appointed Director position must also complete, sign and submit the Consent to Act as a Director and Disclosure Form that forms part of the Nomination Form.
Expressions of interest will close at 5:00pm (AEST) on Friday 18 August 2023 and should be lodged by Email addressed to the Netball NSW Nominations Committee – Alicia Gregory at elections@netballnsw.com
A full versions of the Position Description can be found here.
Appendix A documentation can be found here.
