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Committee Member

Busselton Jetty Swim

Busselton Allsports Inc. is an Incorporated not for profit association founded in 1994.  The Busselton Jetty Swim Committee is the governing body of Busselton Allsports Inc., with its sole purpose to organize the annual Busselton Jetty Swim.  The present committee consists of fourteen local residents, with a variety skills.  There is NO staff employed by Busselton Allsports Inc. to administer this event. The Event Coordinator, appointed on a 9 month contractual basis, oversees partnership and operations management.

As an Incorporated Association, our organisation ensures it is not in breach of its fiduciary obligations to the Australian Business Register (ABR), Australian Taxation Office (ATO), and the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety with transparent financial reporting on a regular basis and compliance documentation submitted within deadlines.

As per the Busselton Allsports Inc. Strategic Plan 2017 to 2020, the event business plan showcases the following;

Our Mission: To inspire and engage individuals, businesses and the local community to celebrate community participation and endeavour, by staging an annual swim around the Busselton Jetty.

Our Values: Participation: In acknowledgement of the value of community involvement, we encourage and nurture participation in the event, be it as a swimmer, volunteer, sponsor, or spectator. Inclusion: We are committed to running an event that is inclusive rather than elite in its focus. Community: Developing an event that inspires, engages and benefits the community with a strong emphasis on volunteering, community service and leadership, with strong business benefits for community groups and local businesses. Affordability: Actively seeking new ways to keep the swim affordable for the wider community, whilst ensuring it remains financially viable.

**Good Governance:**As an Incorporated Association\, our organisation must comply with the Associations Incorporation Act 2015. The committee subscribes to this model of governance to ensure that we can continue meet our strategic objectives.

Our Objectives· Sustain, deliver and develop the annual Busselton Jetty Swim in line with our values.· Encourage people to explore the personal and social values of regular physical activity by participating in regular swimming.· Encourage community participation through volunteering, business partnering and sponsorship.· Ensure the event is adequately resourced by collaborating with key stakeholders and other organisations. Strive for excellence in governance and to remain compliant with the Associations Incorporation Act 2015.

The Executive Committee are currently seeking Expressions of Interest for additional committee members to join the current team.  If you have a passion for your community, civic service, outdoor sporting events and enjoy being part of a team, you are encouraged to apply.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Assist  in the planning and decision making for the event weekend
  • Utilise individual skills and knowledge to support the growth and development of the  event
  • Improving  the performance of the organisation through strategy formulation and policy making
  • To be an active member of the Committee, attending meetings & event weekend
  • To foster a positive working relationship with other Committee members
  • Assist other Committee members where necessary
  • Adopt the culture of fostering future leaders and committee members

You can not apply for this role as it is no longer available.