Little Athletics Victoria (LAVic) is a not-for-profit, state governing body for Little Athletics in Victoria. LAVic is an Associate Member of Australian Athletics and one of seven State Member Associations affiliated with Little Athletics Australia.

A key objective of LAVic is to develop children of all abilities by promoting positive attitudes and a healthy lifestyle through family and community involvement in athletics activities.

The Role:

The LAVic Board comprises 7 elected members plus 2 appointed independent Directors.

The Board is looking to fill two vacant Elected Director positions by appointment, with terms concluding at the 2029 Annual General Meeting.

This is a unique prospect to share your strategic ideas and experiences with a membership-based State Sporting Organisation which has a direct and positive impact on local communities throughout Victoria.

Experience working on a Board is not essential.

Criteria:

LAVic is looking to appoint two (2) Directors that collectively possess a range of personal and professional skills, that may include:

- Must have a valid Working with Children Check
- Well-developed business acumen, and commensurate operational skills & experience
- Excellent people skills
- A demonstrable passion for sport and a genuine understanding and respect for the opportunities and health,



social and other benefits that Little Athletics Victoria presents to the entire Victorian community
- Strategic thinking, with an ability to build a shared understanding of, and commitment to, a vision for the sport.
- The ability to relate to people at all levels.
- The ability to influence and work collaboratively with a range of interest groups including employees, officials and volunteers, members, and supporters.
- Demonstrate integrity in all dealings, be honest and open, listen to and consider stakeholder and staff views and act in a way that reflects the culture and values of Little Athletics Victoria.
- A working knowledge of, an affinity for, and prior involvement in, Little Athletics.

Applicants with human resources and legal skills and experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications from the Australian Institute of Company Directors or the Governance Institute will be advantageous but not essential.

How to Apply:

Read the full Position Description here.

Applications are to consist of:

- An email addressed to the ‘CEO, Little Athletics Victoria: Director application’, to [email protected]; and,
- A cover letter addressing the selection criteria; and,
- A curriculum vitae (no more than 4 pages)

Please direct any general enquiries to [email protected].

Applications close at 11am on Monday 26th October 2026.

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