Nominations Committee Independent Chair - Judo AustraliaWork From Anywhere

Who we are

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's 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

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.

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.

The role

The Chair of the Nominations Committee works closely with the members of the Committee and the JA Board, with a focus on:

1. Nomination, appointment, removal and retirement of Directors
2. Identification of relevant skills and competence for an effective CEO and Board
3. Assess fitness of directors and CEO
4. Succession planning, including succession of the CEO
5. Board and CEO performance
6. Remuneration of the CEO and persons reporting directly to the CEO
7. Diversity, People and Culture
8. Any other matter delegated by the Board that is within the competence of this Committee

Applicants should ideally have skills, experience, and qualifications in:

• Board and Governance
• People and Culture
• Public and Not-for-Profit Sector
• High Performance Sport
• Community Sport (Participation, Coaching & Officiating, Volunteering)

How to apply

Expressions of interest, including a cover letter and a current CV, must be sent to Beck Hamilton (CEO, Judo Australia) via bhamilton@ausjudo.com.au.

Applications close 27 December 2024.

Further information regarding the role may also be obtained from Beck Hamilton (CEO) via the above email address.