Polocrosse Australia is seeking experienced and passionate individuals to contribute to the future governance of our sport through appointments to two important Board Committees.
As part of our ongoing commitment to governance excellence,
we are calling for expressions of interest for the:
- an Independent Chair – Nominations Committee
- Finance, Audit and Risk (FAR) Committee members (3 positions)
These voluntary appointments provide an opportunity to contribute your professional skills and experience to the national governance of polocrosse while helping strengthen the organisation for the future.
To attract the broadest possible range of highly qualified candidates, these opportunities are being promoted both within the polocrosse community and nationally through the Australian Sports Commission’s Sport Director Talent Community.
Nominations Committee
The Nominations Committee assists the Polocrosse Australia Board by ensuring robust, transparent and merit-based processes for Board recruitment, succession planning and governance.
The Committee is responsible for developing and maintaining the Board skills matrix, assessing nominations for Board Director positions and making recommendations to the Board on future appointments.
Committee composition
The Nominations Committee comprises three members:
- an Independent Chair appointed by the Polocrosse Australia Board
- a Board Director appointed by the Polocrosse Australia Board
- a State representative nominated by the Voting Members (States).
The Board Director and State representative positions are appointed through separate processes and are not part of this expression of interest process.
Independent Chair
Expressions of Interest are now open for the role of Independent Chair.
The Independent Chair will provide leadership to the Committee, facilitate Board recruitment processes and provide strategic advice to the Board on Board capability, succession planning and governance best practice. Applicants should have significant governance and leadership experience together with a demonstrated commitment to integrity, independence and contemporary governance.
Finance, Audit and Risk Committee
The Finance, Audit and Risk Committee supports the Board by providing oversight and advice on financial reporting, budgeting, audit, enterprise risk management, internal controls, insurance and regulatory compliance.
Committee appointments
Expressions of Interest are sought for three Committee member positions. Following appointments, the Board will appoint one Committee member as Chair.
To ensure an appropriate balance of expertise, the Committee will include:
- at least one independent external member
- at least one Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA).
The Board is seeking applicants with experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Finance and accounting
- Audit
- Enterprise risk management
- Corporate governance
- Law
- Executive leadership
- Not-for-profit governance.
Our Commitment to Diversity
Strong governance is strengthened by diverse perspectives.
Polocrosse Australia is committed to appointing committees that reflect a diversity of skills, experience, gender and perspectives. We strongly encourage applications from suitably qualified women, men and gender diverse individuals, as well as applicants from both within and outside the sporting sector.
How to Apply
Applications should include:
- a brief cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience; and
- a current professional CV.
Expressions of Interest close 5 August 2026.
Applications should be submitted to:
Company Secretary
Polocrosse Australia
neo@polocrosse.org.au
For a confidential discussion regarding any of the available positions, please contact Kate Grills, National Executive Officer, on 0455 440 062 or neo@polocrosse.org.au
