To be successful as a Board Member you should have significant professional leadership experience, understanding of good governance in the context of non-for profit enterprise, strong communication skills and be passionately committed to the AFFF’s mission.

We are seeking applicants with skills and experience in one or more of the following disciplines:

- Financial management

- Sports management and/or administration

- Marketing\, sponsorship and promotion

- Technical official and/or sporting accreditation

- Membership management and growth

- Media management

- Sporting competition and event management

- Corporate governance and reporting

- Corporate risk management

- Sports anti-doping

Board Member Responsibilities

- Determine the organisation's strategic direction\, mission\, programs\, policies\, and needs

- Approve\, monitor and review the financial and non-financial performance of the organisation\, and ensure fiduciary responsibilities are met

- Ensure financial and non-financial risks are appropriately identified and managed

- Ensure the AFFF complies with all relevant laws\, codes of conduct and appropriate standards of behaviour

- Provide an avenue for key stakeholder input into the strategic direction of the organisation

- Ensure director\, board and chairman performance evaluation occurs regularly

- Be appropriately prepared for\, and commit to attending\, the Annual General Meeting and board meetings that are held every two months\, or as required\, and

- Attend sub-committee meetings\, competition events\, award presentation and social functions as required

Minimum requirements

- Proven track record in a professional leadership role

- Knowledge of the organisation and the relevant industry

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred experience

- Previous board experience

- Experience in developing a national-level sporting organisation