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Form of workAbout the Role
NSW Triathlon are seeking expressions of interest for suitably qualified idnividuals to join the NSW Traithlon as an Appointed Board Director in a volunteer capacity.
Primary Purpose of the Board
- To govern the sport of triathlon in New South Wales.
- To develop the strategic direction of triathlon in New South Wales and to guide the implementation of the strategic plan.
- To review and report on the financial and operational performance of Triathlon New South Wales.
Selection Criteria and Qualifications
- Governance experience and knowledge combined with previous experience working on a volunteer board in a not-for-profit member-based organisation will be highly regarded.
- Legal qualifications and associated experience working in a law firm or legal practice.
- Previous experience in a not-for-profit member-based organisation will be highly regarded.
- As per the NSW Triathlon constitution, cannot be a current member with any club already represented on the NSW Triathlon Board. Clubs current represented are Macarthur Triathlon Club, Scone Triathlon Club, Orange Triathlon Club, Balance Triathlon Club, Northern Suburbs Triathlon Club, Concord Triathlon Club and Newcastle Triathlon Club.
- Appointed Board Members must be a current member or prepared to become a member of NSW Triathlon prior to appointment.
Commitments and Expectations
- The Triathlon NSW Board meet monthly via teleconference (the third Tuesday of each month).
- Paperwork will be circulated prior to each meeting, and each board meeting is expected to have perused the documents in preparation of the meeting.
- Ad hoc board decisions are made outside of teleconferences, usually via email. Remuneration As per clause 28.6 of the NSW Triathlon constitution, Directors are not entitled to be paid remuneration. As such this is a volunteer role.
Key Responsiblities of Board Members
5.1 Governance
- Guide the development of appropriate policies to define the parameters within which the organisation should operate.
- Identify key risks to the organisation across a range of areas including operational, financial, legal and regulatory responsibilities.
- Monitor risk and compliance management frameworks and systems.
- Appoint and evaluate the performance of the CEO.
- Oversee and guide organisational change.
5.2 STRATEGY
- Subject to the over-arching responsibility that the national body, AusTriathlon has in the sport’s overall strategic planning, Identify and critically assess strategic opportunities and threats for triathlon and sport generally.
- Develop effective strategies to support the long-term vision for Triathlon in New South Wales.
- Provide direction on the strategic use of information management and information technology.
- Provide direction on communications, marketing, branding and business systems, practices and improvement.
- Engage and communicate with stakeholders in the triathlon and broader sport communities.
5.3 FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE
- Ask questions and challenge management and peer directors on decisions and activities in a constructive manner.
- Review and monitor the performance of management in meeting agreed goals and objectives.
- Analyse key financial statements.
- Critically assess financial viability and performance.
- Contribute to financial planning.
- Oversee budgets and the efficient use of resources.
- Oversee government and commercial funding arrangements and accountability.
