Introduction

Commonwealth Games Australia (CGA) leads Australia’s preparation and participation at the Commonwealth Games. Our focus is on building a robust, united team that continues Australia’s proud history of success at the Games. In Glasgow 2026, Australia topped the medal tally with 70 gold, 45 silver and 56 bronze medals. Beyond performance, we deliver our vision and mission with dynamic leadership and innovation while demonstrating our values of inclusiveness, integrity, respect, and excellence.

Description

NOMINATIONS & INCLUSION COMMITTEE OVERVIEW

The Nominations & Inclusion Committee is established as a sub-committee of the CGA Board, appointed under Part 2.2 (a) xii Powers, and Part 15 of the CGA Constitution. The Committee operates under a charter that is reviewed by the CGA Board at least every two years.

The Committee assists the CGA Board in its decision-making regarding aspects of its strategic plan to ensure that a contemporary leading practice governance structure is in place and functioning effectively.

The Committee shall comprise of at least four members, of which at least two must be members of the Board. The remaining members must be independent and external to CGA.

The Committee supports and makes recommendations to the Board to fulfil its oversight responsibilities relating to governance matters such as:

- the identification and selection of individuals to be appointed to the Board as Appointed Directors or under a casual vacancy.
- Board election processes.
- Board composition and skills matrix; and
- Volunteer Honorarium and Payment Structure, and
- Diversity, equity and inclusion at CGA.

Skills And Experiences

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Committee members shall:

- be familiar with the sports industry,



ideally working within it with a wide network of reputable contacts;

- each bring complementary skill sets and backgrounds to enhance the overall skills and experience on the Committee;

- provide a valuable contribution to the Committee; and

- hold appropriate Human resources qualifications and/or have experience in Human Resources or Diversity, Equity and Inclusion practices at a senior level.

KEY ATTRIBUTES

The Committee Member would demonstrate expertise in many of the below key attributes:

- Diverse and extensive experience in governance preferably as a Board Member for high-performance sports organisations.

- AND/OR Human Resources experience within high-performance sporting or large not-for-profit organisation.

- Proven track record of establishing and maintaining corporate governance, risk and internal controls frameworks.

- Strong People & Culture skillset predominately in Board/executive succession planning and skill development and/or contemporary DEI practices.

- An interest in high-performance sport and/or long-standing volunteer on sporting club committees.

TERM OF APPOINTMENT

An external Committee member may be appointed for an initial term of up to two (2) years and then may be eligible for reappointment as an external Committee member for subsequent terms of up to two (2) years. An external Committee member may serve a maximum of twelve (12) years in office in total on the Committee.

FREQUENCY OF MEETINGS

The Committee generally meets at least two times per year. The Committee Chair may call additional meetings of the Committee if required.

The position is voluntary, with any out-of-pocket and travel costs covered by CGA.

If you have any questions, please contact Denise Passmore via [email protected]

📌 Nominations & Inclusion Committee Member (Australia)
🏢 CommGamesAus
📍 Australia