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About usÌý

Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) is the nation’s leading voice on exercise and sports science. We govern and represent over 10,000 university-qualified accredited exercise professionals who support Australians to reach their health and performance goals.ÌýÌýÌý

Our purpose is toÌýrepresentÌýand advance the exercise and sports science profession, driving excellence and community recognition.ÌýWe’reÌýstriving toward a future where exercise and sports science are universally recognised as essential to human health and performance. Ìý

Read more about us onÌýourÌýwebsite.Ìý

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What you will doÌý

We currently have an opportunity for an Appointed Director to join ourÌýBoard, for a term of up to threeÌýyears. The Director role is a strategic position within ESSA, responsible for governing the organisation.Ìý

What youÌýwill bringÌý

We are ideally seeking candidates with priorÌýinvolvementÌýon a significant not-for-profit board or equivalent experience.ÌýOur new Board Director will have extensive experience in one or more ofÌýour priorityÌýareas:ÌýÌý

• ExpertiseÌýin technology, AI, and innovationÌýÌý
• Finance and accountingÌý
• Legal, regulatory and complianceÌý
• Commercial and business strategyÌý

Applicants must be eligible to be appointed as a Director in AustraliaÌýin accordance withÌýASICÌýandÌýACNCÌýstipulations.ÌýNew Directors will be supported to attend the AICD Foundations of Directorship Course to upskill their governance knowledgeÌýifÌýrequired.Ìý

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What youÌýwill commit toÌý

• Attendance at Board meetingsÌýapproximately everyÌýsecond month, primarily on the fourth Friday of the month
• Participation in a Board Committee, if appointed
• Attendance at Board strategic workshops,Ìý~1 per year heldÌýin personÌýover 1-2 days
• Attendance at annual general meeting, which may be held in-person or online once per year
• Attendance at annual major eventÌý(conference/forum) atÌývarying locations throughout Australia
• Out of session work e.g. reading, discussions, voting and extraordinary meetings (approximately 2-4Ìýdays per month)

The roleÌýisÌýmodestlyÌýremuneratedÌýfrom an aggregated annualÌýremunerationÌýpool (indexed annually) payable to all ESSAÌýDirectorsÌýand all related expenses are paid.ÌýÌý

People are at the heart of what we do andÌýwe’reÌýproud to celebrate diversity of thought, background, and experience.ÌýWe recognise and celebrate the perspectives and voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, honouring their contributions within our culture of respect and inclusion.

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Further InformationÌý

Any questionsÌýorÌýfor a copy of the full Position Description, pleaseÌýget in touch withÌýourÌýCompany SecretaryÌýcompany.secretary@essa.org.auÌý

As part of your application, please provide a 2 page (maximum) covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and reasons for applying.Ìý

Applications close at 5.00pmÌýAESTÌýonÌý7 AugustÌý2026.Ìý