Nominations Committee Chairperson (Voluntary/Remote)

About Croquet Australia

Croquet Australia is the national governing body dedicated to fostering participation and excellence across four main disciplines: Association Croquet, Golf Croquet, Gateball, and Ricochet.

Croquet Australia delivers tournaments, training programs, and resources to expand the sport's reach while promoting its significant social, mental, and physical benefits. The organisation operates under a core Strategic Vision of "Uniting people of all abilities throughout their lives" to shape an inclusive future for the sport.

Role Description

The Chairperson leads the Nominations Committee to protect the operational governance and strategic direction of the sport. The Chair ensures that recruitment for the Croquet Australia Board and its core committees is transparent, objective, and focused on attracting high-calibre leaders capable of advancing the national strategy.

About the Nominations Committee

Provide the following leadership and guidance to the committee in the following areas of responsibility.

Leadership and Governance

• Lead meetings: Chair all committee meetings effectively.
• Set agendas: Plan meetings around the annual board recruitment cycle.
• Report to Board: Present merit-based recommendations and independent candidate assessments.
• Maintain integrity: Enforce strict confidentiality and manage conflicts of interest.

Talent Identification and Evaluation

• Skills audit: Review the existing Board skill matrix annually to find operational gaps.
• Assess candidates: Evaluate nominees objectively against the strategic needs of the sport.
• Conduct interviews: Lead the vetting and interview process for prospective directors.

Process Management

• Oversee campaigns: with the support of CA staff, guide open advertising campaigns for vacant board and committee roles.
• Review governance: Keep nomination processes aligned with Sport Australia standards.
• Succession planning: Build a reliable pipeline of qualified future leaders.

Full details are available in the Nominations Committee Terms of Reference

Term and Commitment

• On-going appointment (maximum period of 3-years)
• Volunteer role, attending meetings online to fulfill requirements of the committee for recruitment purposes.