[Hiring] Nominations Committee Member @Sport Director

Role Description

LAQ is establishing a Nominations Committee, an advisory committee of the Board, and is seeking three (3) individuals with board or governance experience to serve as its inaugural members.

• The Committee assists the Board by reviewing, advising and making recommendations on:
• board composition, size and the time commitments expected of directors
• a skills and competencies matrix for the Board
• identification and recommendation of suitable candidates for Board appointment
• board succession planning
• assessment of nominations from individuals seeking appointment to the Board

Qualifications

• Demonstrated board or governance experience (company, government or not-for-profit)
• Sound judgement, discretion and integrity
• An understanding of good governance practice, including skills matrices and succession planning
• A commitment to community sport; a connection to Little Athletics is highly regarded

Requirements

• Applicants cannot be current directors of the LAQ Board
• At least two of the three members must be members of the Association
• No more than two members may come from the same Centre
• The Committee must include at least one male and one female

Commitment

This is a voluntary position with a two-year term. The Committee meets as scheduled by the Board and as the Chair considers necessary.

Essential Requirements

• Working with Children / Working with Vulnerable People Check

Application Instruction

Submit a brief cover letter outlining your interest in and capability for the role, along with a copy of your professional CV, to Christopher Davis, Chief Executive Officer, at [email protected] .

The Committee’s Terms of Reference provide full detail on the Committee’s role, composition and responsibilities.

Applications close Tuesday 4 August 2026.

For a confidential discussion, contact Christopher Davis - (07) 3892 9400.