Call for nominations for LA Director Position
Nominations are now open for two Lacrosse Australia (LA) Elected Director positions.
This position assumes the overall responsibility for the governance of the operations of LA, in line with the Board’s agreed strategic direction.
The primary function of an LA Director is to provide strategic direction to the sport of lacrosse and its stakeholders, while there is also an expectation that Directors provide a hands-on management role and delivery of a portfolio of LA’s operational plan and projects. The LA board is made up of 7 Directors (5 Elected Directors and 2 Appointed Directors). Elected Directors’ terms are for two years and are eligible to sit for a maximum 8 consecutive years.
Click here to access the LA Director Position Description. Individuals wishing to nominate require the support of a Member Association (see details at the end of doc) for their nomination and also will need to complete and submit the following forms to the LA, via email to tim.kennedy@lacrosse.com.au, by the 2nd of April 2024 COB AEDT:
LA welcomes nominations from any interested individual. In addition, LA also welcomes nominations from individuals who may possess any of the following desirable skill sets:
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Commercial Experience: experience and an understanding of business growth, sport development and engagement of participant
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Legal: Qualification and experience in legal practice with emphasis on:
Sports Industry
Not-for-Profit Associations
Employment law
Health & Safety legislation
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Information Technology / Digital Skills : Experience in IT and/or Digital industries with an ability apply new technology to the sporting and not-for-profit industries.
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Education and Development: Training and Assessment and/or curriculum development and understanding of delivery .
For ease of reference you can access the full LA Constitution here or alternatively can access the relevant Constitution Extracts here.
If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact LA Chair, Abbie Burgess-Brice, abbie.burgess@lacrosse.com.au
In addition, please be aware that when submitting a nomination, you will:
Need to partake in the LA Child Safeguarding Recruitment & Screening process.
LA is committed to protecting Children from harm. We require all applicants that will work with Children to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
This process includes holding a phone or zoom meeting with LA representative and go through a set of child safeguarding questions. You will also be asked to provide two reference checks in the nomination form who will also be contacted. Details can be found in our child Safeguarding policy on our website.
Have a LA Member Association sign and endorse your nomination. Please contact a Member Association to seek support for your nomination using the details below:
o Lacrosse WA - Nathan Rainey - president@lacrossewa.com.au
o Lacrosse SA – Giulia Marion - giulia.marion@lacrossesa.com.au
o Lacrosse VIC - Jess Hay - chair@lacrossevictoria.com.au
o Lacrosse NSW - Stephanie Carde - president@lacrossensw.com.au
o Lacrosse QLD – Kiki Stanson - laxqldpresident@gmail.com