Judo Australia is seeking expressions of interest for two roles:
· Appointed Director
· Independent Chair, Nominations Committee
Background/Introduction
The Judo Federation of Australia (JA) is the National Sporting Organisation (NSO) with the purpose of facilitating and promoting Judo in Australia. Our vision is inspired by the Judo moral code to create safe, welcoming and fun experiences.
JA has the following strategic priorities, which are in line with the Australian Sports Commission Play Well Strategy:
1. Empowering People and Organisations
2. Driving Lifelong Involvement
3. Activating Places and Spaces
4. Building Connections
5. Equitable Access
6. Transforming Culture
The Board of Directors JA is led by a skills-based board of elected and appointed directors. The Board’s role encompasses the governance of the organisation and to provide strategic leadership by way of:
· Formulating and implementing strategic direction:
The Board set the long-term goals and strategies for JA.
· Determining policies: The Board establish policies relevant to the governance and performance of the organisation.
· Ensuring compliance: The Board ensure that JA complies with all legal requirements.
· Approving and monitoring the budget: The Board oversee the financial health of the organisation.
· Appointing and managing the CEO: The Board are responsible for hiring and evaluating the performance of the CEO. · Maintaining stakeholder relationships: The Board manage relationships with key stakeholders, including government bodies and sponsors.
· Establishing Board committees: The Board create committees to handle specific functions and delegate tasks as necessary.
JA strives to support and promote excellence in board service through the recruitment of qualified, experienced directors from diverse backgrounds. We want members of the JA Board to be advocates for Judo across all key strategic imperatives. We want people who can question and challenge constructively, who bring diverse views, who can influence others and find solutions.
JA is committed to having a diverse and inclusive culture on our Board, in our organisation and in our sport.
Director (and committee) positions are voluntary.
Board meetings are held on a bi-monthly basis either online or in-person.
THE NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE
The Chair of the Nominations Committee works closely with the Members of the Committee and the JA Board, with a focus on:
a) Nomination, Appointment, Removal and Retirement of Directors;
b) Identification of relevant skills and competence for an effective CEO and Board;
c) Assess Fitness of Directors and CEO;
d) Succession Planning, including succession of the CEO;
e) Board and CEO Performance;
f) Remuneration of the CEO and Persons Reporting Directly to the CEO;
g) Diversity, People and Culture;
h) Any other matter delegated by the Board that is within the competence of this Committee.
Criteria and Eligibility: Applicants should ideally have skills, experience, and qualifications in the following areas:
· Appointed Director role:
Governance or legal qualification;
Governance or relevant legal experience; and Experience in the sport industry;
Completion of the Australian Sport Commission governance training modules.
· Chair of Nominations Committee of Human Resources, People and Culture
Expressions of interest for either of the roles, including a cover letter and a current CV, should be sent to Beck Hamilton (Chief Executive Officer, Judo Australia) via bhamilton@ausjudo.com.au. Applications close on 27th December, 2024.
Further information regarding the role may also be obtained from Beck Hamilton (Chief Executive Officer).
Regards,
Sport Governance Advisory
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