CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS

Published Fri 18 Aug 2023

Water Polo Australia is inviting expressions of interest for Director positions on the Board of Water Polo Australia, the governing body for the sport in Australia. Two Directors will be elected at the Annual General Meeting in November 2023.

There are over 20,000 registered water polo players in Australia and another 9,000 playing in schools. It has been an Olympic sport since 1900 and Australia has competed with distinction since its first team’s appearance in 1948. Women’s water polo was admitted at the 2000 Sydney Olympics where the team won gold.

Expressions of interest are sought from skilled professionals who have an enthusiasm for the growth and development of water polo in Australia.

The Board has identified, through its skills analysis, that applicants should have the following skills and experience

An understanding of the application of modern governance principles and a qualification evidencing governance training undertaken and completed and
An understanding of the Australian sport system, with knowledge of participation and/or high performance sport helpful, and in addition
One of more of these sklls
- Finance and accounting qualifications
- Legal qualifications
- Marketing and communications experience for member based organisations
- Government relations

EOIs received will be reviewed by the WPA Nominations Committee which will also interview candidates, at its discretion, during September 2023.

The names and bios of candidates who are recommended to proceed will be provided to members no later than seven days prior to the AGM on 18 November 2023.

Instructions:

Complete the EOI form according to the instructions on it.
Please also submit your CV which should not exceed 2 A4 pages using size 10 font as a minimum.
Your Nomination form (if being nominated by a WPA Member), EOI form and CV are to be submitted to secretary@waterpoloaustralia.com.au no later than 5pm (AEDT) on Friday 8 September 2023.

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