Director of the Board of Basketball Australia (Honorary) - Remote

Who are we?

At Basketball Australia (BA) it is our vision that basketball will be the sport of choice for Australian families in the 21st century. As the governing and controlling body of Basketball in Australia, we are a not-for-profit business who works closely to grow the sport with our basketball members, the eight State and Territory basketball associations.

At BA we manage the 22 elite national teams (including the Opals & Boomers, Rollers & Gliders, 3x3), the Centre of Excellence facility, Australia’s longest running elite women’s competition, WNBL, major international competitions, and several annual national junior championship events.

Underpinned by our values BA strives to be recognised as a truly diverse, inclusive, safe and respectful community sport. The Basketball Australia Strategic Plan (2021-2024), the Diversity and Inclusion Framework, the Reconciliation Action Plan and the Women and Girls Strategy are critical in bringing our mission to life.

The Board of Basketball Australia

The Board is the governing body of Basketball Australia. The Board derives its authority from the process of election to the Board by Members of the Company and appointment to the Board by Directors as provided for in the Company Constitution. The Board upholds the Company Constitution.

The Board’s primary roles are:

1. To set the strategic objectives of the Company
2. To approve the annual budget for the Company,
3. To determine the risk appetite of the Company and ensure appropriate risk management strategies are in place, and
4. To ensure the Company is meeting its legislative and regulatory obligations, including the Mandatory Governance Principles as set by the Australian Sports Commission.

BA is accountable to its Members through the Board and is governed by its Constitution. The Board exercises governance through its Board Charter, Governance and Delegations Policies and other By-Laws. Operational decisions regarding organisational functions are the responsibility of the CEO in accordance with the appropriate delegated authority.

Role Details

BA is seeking nominations from suitably qualified and experienced people for election to one of three positions as Director on the Board, for up to a four-year term.

As Members of the Board, Directors share ultimate responsibility for BA’s overall success. Directors are expected to work together to carry out the following roles:

1. Help to ensure the highest standards of governance and leadership at BA at all times.
2. Assist in BA’s strategic planning to ensure the leadership and growth of BA.
3. Be confident that at any time there are adequate resources available based on budget or act to address it.
4. Help monitor the performance of BA, including developing and using realistic Key Performance Indicators.
5. Ensure BA adheres to its values and culture, including promoting diversity and inclusion.
6. Listen to BA's members and key stakeholders, and work to ensure BA manages and responds to them appropriately, helping maintain positive working relations with stakeholders.
7. Assist in finding the next generation of BA Directors.
8. Maintain BA’s solidarity; be prepared to consider and debate matters within the confines of the Board, with informed and meaningful arguments, and to publicly support BA’s ultimate decisions.
9. Perform their duties on an assigned sub-committee or Commission effectively (if relevant).

Commitment of Directors

A Director of the Board of BA is committing to:

• Attending a minimum of six, up to a maximum of twelve Board Meetings per annum;
• Contributing and committing to Board sub committees in alignment with skills and expertise;
• Being able to travel in Australia to fulfill the role; and
• Playing a significant role in providing support and expertise to the CEO and Senior Leadership of BA, as a Director of a not for profit, National Sporting Organisation, with a commensurate workload.

Eligibility

We welcome people from all backgrounds to our Board, particularly First Nations people and those from culturally and racially diverse backgrounds.

To be eligible for appointment, candidates will:

1. Demonstrate commitment to a strong governance regime for Basketball in Australia, with a good understanding of the role of Boards and individual Directors in the governance of sport.
2. Demonstrated commitment to developing policies and strategies for Basketball.
3. Not be involved in activities which could, or could reasonably be perceived to, materially interfere with the candidate’s ability to act in the best interests of the Company.
4. Be free from any interest and any relationship which could, or could reasonably be perceived to materially interfere with the nominee’s ability to act in the best interests of the Company.
5. Show how the election of the candidate as a Director will enhance the required balance and diversity of skills among Directors, in accordance with the Skills and Attributes Matrix.
6. Satisfy the core competencies established by the Board in accordance with the Skills and Attributes Matrix.
7. Be prepared to make a commitment for the term of the role.

Skills and capability

BA is currently seeking applicants with previous Board experience (AICD or similar qualifications preferred) along with one or more of the following skills and experience:

Priority skills

• People and culture - Experience in the development and implementation of best practice human resource management systems, policies and procedures and/or qualifications in this area of expertise.
• Legal - Experience in corporate and/or commercial law, with the ability to understand and oversee compliance with relevant legislation and/or legal qualifications.
• Public relations, media and communications - Qualifications, knowledge of and/or experience in the development and implementation of best practice public relations and communication concepts and strategies.
• Marketing and branding - Qualifications, knowledge of and/or experience in researching, analysing and stimulating potential or existing markets for products and services.
• IT and digital innovation - Knowledge of and/or experience in the application and development of information technology related programs, digital infrastructure, cyber security and data management.
• Business development – Experience in analytical thinking to develop and implement business growth opportunities

Desirable skills

• Government and government relations - Experience in and/or knowledge of government processes and public policy, relevant Government legislation, stakeholder engagement with Government, experience in advocating to Government and/or leadership of Government engagement activities.
• Research techniques and consumer insights - Experience in collecting and analysing data and developing narratives to support business objectives.
• High Performance Sport - Knowledge and/or experience in sport administration at a professional/elite level.
• Philanthropy - Experience in developing and implementing philanthropic strategies and campaigns.

What we value

Our Diversity Message

Basketball Australia leads the way in promoting and supporting diversity through our voice, our actions and by working with our stakeholders in increasing the appeal of Basketball as a safe, fair, and inclusive sport at all levels and in all ways. Our aim is for Basketball Australia to represent the wide-ranging backgrounds of the basketball community, and to understand their experiences. We welcome people from all backgrounds and abilities to our Board, committees, staff, players, officials, and volunteers.

Our Culture Message

Led by our Values we are committed to striving for an environment where we feel proud to belong, supported by a culture of inclusion and respect. We provide a welcoming, safe, and flexible approach to work and provide an environment that benefits from and enables the best from everyone.

Our Safety Message

Basketball Australia aims to provide children and young people with a positive and enriching environment that promotes their social, physical, or emotional development. We are committed to safeguarding children and young people in our care and ensuring that they feel safe and are safe. We expect representatives of the organisation, regardless of their role or level of responsibility to support such an environment.

How to apply

Please prepare the following:

1. Cover letter (addressed to Matt Scriven, Chief Executive Officer, Basketball Australia) and;
2. A current Resume and;
3. The Self-Nomination Form (see details of where to find below) and;
4. A Completed Skills and Attributes Self-Assessment Form (details of where to find are below)

Please email all 4 documents to anne.coleman@australia.basketball (this is the valid email address) noting applications close strictly by midnight Friday 29 March 2024. Please do not apply via this platform, your application is to be emailed to Anne directly.

The Self-Nomination Form and the Skills and Attributes Self-Assessment Form can be found and downloaded at the BA Webpage, https://australia.basketball/vacancies. (to go direct to BA webpage, highlight entire address and right click, select 'go to')