LA Director - Call for Applications
Lacrosse Australia (LA) is now calling for applications to join the LA Board as a Director in a casual vacancy position.
This position will still hold the role as a Director; to provide strategic direction to the sport and its stakeholders and will still assume the overall responsibility for the governance of the operations of the LA. However, the casual vacancy position will only hold a term length up to and including the conclusion of the next AGM (scheduled for April 2023).
Anyone interested in joining the Board at this time in the casual vacancy position, we kindly ask them to review the below links and details to submit your nomination.
Click here to access the LA Director Position Description.
Individuals wishing to nominate are required to submit the following forms & documents to the LA, via email to secretary@lacrosse.com.au, by the 7th of Nov 2022 COB AEDT:
LA Director Nomination Form – Please note you must hold a Director Identification number.
Your resume/CV – highlight your skill sets & experience
Cover letter – outlining your reason for wanting to join the LA board, the skills and experience you bring to the board and the organisation.
Please note that all applications will be circulated to the LA Board and LA Nomination Committee.
Lacrosse Australia 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. All identified Applicants will be required to undergo our Child Safeguarding screening and recruitment process outline in our Child Safeguarding policy.
Finally, to ensure LA can fulfill its strategic vision, direction and responsibilities, LA welcomes nominations from individuals who may possess any of the following:
Financial Performance
Qualifications and experience in accounting and/or finance and the ability to:
Analyse key financial statements;
Critically assess financial viability and performance;
Contribute to strategic financial planning;
Oversee budgets and the efficient use of resources;
Oversee funding arrangements and accountability
Strategy & Planning
Ability to think strategically; identify and critically assess strategic opportunities and threats. Develop effective strategies in the context of the strategic objectives of LA relevant policies and priorities.
Governance, Risk and Compliance
Experience in the application of corporate governance principles in a commercial enterprise, not-for-profit enterprise or other regulated entity.
Ability to identify key risks to LA in a wide range of areas including legal and regulatory compliance.
Experience in the appointment and evaluation of an operational personnel.
Government Relations (policy & process)
Experience in managing government relations and industry advocacy strategies.
Marketing & Communications
Knowledge of and experience in marketing services to members and public promotion campaigns.
Experience in, or a thorough understanding of, communication with industry groups and/or end users through a range of relevant communication channels. Including social media channels.
Member and stakeholder engagement
High level reputation and established networks in the sports industry, consumer or business groups, and the ability to effectively engage and communicate with key stakeholders.
Commercial Experience
A broad range of commercial/business experience, preferably in the small to medium enterprise context, in areas including communications, marketing, branding and business systems, practices and improvement.
Legal
Qualification and experience in legal practice with emphasis on:
Sports Industry
Not-for-Profit Associations
Employment law
Health & Safety legislation
Human Resources
Qualification and experience in human resource management with an understanding of:
Sports Industry
Not-for-Profit Associations
Employment law
Fundraising and Sponsorship
Experience in building partnerships and knowledge of best practice in sourcing funds/grants via Sport Rec, LGA or from businesses.
Ability to draft and design grant/fund applications.