The AUSactive Board has committed to progressing strategic initiatives which enable AUSactive to shine a light on making our organisation and its members understand and deliver active environments that are safe, inclusive and welcoming for all Australians. To lead this work, the AUSactive Board is establishing a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee and we are actively seeking nominations for at least three (3) Committee members to bring a range of diverse perspectives to the Committee and to AUSactive.

The role of the Committee is to assist and advise the Board in fulfilling its responsibilities relating to the provision of leadership and oversight of the AUSactive strategic performance in diversity, equity and inclusion.

What do we mean by Diversity: Diversity is the outcome of conscious inclusion. It is recognising, respecting and valuing individual differences that intersect and form who they are.

What do we mean by Equity: Everyone has fair access to opportunities based on their individual needs.

What do we mean by Inclusion: Proactive and intentional behaviours that create an environment where people feel a sense of belonging.

CRITERIA

• Committee members will bring knowledge, expertise, and insights from within and beyond the active recreation sector
• Committee members will bring a diversity of skills, backgrounds and lived experiences, being representative of today’s Australian community
• Committee members will have good communication and interpersonal skills, including being receptive of change
• Committee members should have the ability to provide calculated opinions in group discussions at committee meetings, while being considerate of others and/or conflicting ideas and opinions
• Committee members should have knowledge and skills in relation to corporate governance

ELIGIBILITY

• AUSactive are specifically seeking individuals from the following backgrounds:
  • First Nations people and cultures
  • Culturally and linguistically diverse
  • LGBTIQ+
  • Those with a disability
• AUSactive are encouraging nominees from a diverse geographic background (metropolitan, rural and regional Australia)
• Membership of AUSactive is not a prerequisite

NOMINATION PROCESS 

Please complete the Nomination Form and return this form, together with a copy of your CV, to Paul Ritchie, Company Secretary, by email paul.ritchie@ausactive.org.au. Completed Nomination Forms must be received by 3.00pm (AEDT) on 3 March 2023 to be eligible. Nominations will be considered and assessed in confidence by the AUSactive Board and successful candidates will be individually notified.

Download your nomination form here!