Elected Director - Handball AustraliaWork From Anywhere

Who are we

Handball Australia is the National Sporting Organisation (NSO) for Handball in Australia being recognised by the International Handball Federation (IHF), the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) and the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC). We administer and promote programs for all versions of the Sport - Indoor, Beach and Wheelchair.

As a Director, you will be a part of an exciting period of transformation where we are looking to expand participation in the sport and build the sport’s profile.

What we are looking for

The Handball Australia Board is calling for applications for up to three (3) elected director positions (two-year term) for election at the Handball Australia 2025 AGM in March.

We are looking for individuals who share a passion for the sport and are excited by the prospect of contributing to the strategic direction of Handball in Australia.

Top candidates will be individuals who think strategically, comfortable making critical decisions, and are willing to roll-up the sleeves to contribute.

Successful candidates will have experience in one (or more) of following areas:

• People & Culture, Human Resources & Change Management
• Financial Management (PA, CPA or CA)
• Community based sport participation programs
• Commercialisation of Programs and Products
• Marketing and Media (All Forms)
• Legal expertise, including a current practicing certificate

Other skills or experience which are not essential, but would be beneficial:

• Prior non-executive director board experience
• Candidates with extensive business networks which could be leveraged to obtain pro-bono advice or volunteer support for Handball Australia
• Team based sport experience – either through participating in the sport, coaching, volunteer roles, or parenting a participant
• Child safety, child development and children’s education

What is the expected commitment from a Handball Australia Director?

Board meetings (a total of eleven meetings per annum, all virtually, with an annual planning conference (physical) held in Sydney

Committee service on one of our committees, outlined below:

• Finance, Audit & Risk
• Governance and Integrity
• Funding (Grants, Sponsorship, ASF, Fee based programs)
• Nominations
• Participation Development
• High Performance
• Commercial and Innovation

This is a volunteer role.

The Handball Australia Board is committed to creating a more diverse board and meeting gender equity targets. We encourage applicants from diverse cultural backgrounds, those who have a disability or who are representatives from the disability community, those from the LGBTIQ community or who are representatives from that community.

How to apply:

Please email the following to Handball Australia’s Company Secretary, Chris Seen (He/Him) chris.seen@handballaustralia.org.au:

• Your Curriculum Vitae (CV no more than three pages)
• Completed Application - the EOI application form is in the Elected Director vacancy description (below/attached)
• A brief summary of prior board experiences and contributions or areas in which you can contribute and add value
• Include any formal director qualifications on your CV (e.g., from the Australian Institute of Company Directors), along with a preliminary indication of any potential conflicts of interests that you may need to declare should you be successful.

All applicants must have or have the capability to provide a Director Identification Number (DIN) and be prepared to complete the relevant Director Education Courses.

Applications close 5:00pm (AEST), 19 February 2025