AFL North East Border Director

It is an exciting time at AFL North East Border as we focus on the renewal of the commission with the recruitment of three new directors to fill casual vacancies. We are seeking volunteer directors to assist in the governance and oversight of football and netball in the North East region.

About AFL North East Border

Established in 2013, AFL North East Border is the governing body for Australian Rules football in the Region and affiliated to AFL Victoria Country. AFL North East Border is Governed by a 9-person independent Commission which is responsible for the governing the game locally and providing local solutions for local issues.

The scope of responsibility for AFLNEB includes over 60 clubs in 7 leagues and its Regional Umpiring Department across 11 Local Government Areas including Albury City Council, City of Wodonga, City of Wangaratta, Rural City of Benalla, Alpine Shire, Towong Shire, Indigo Shire, Moira Shire, Mansfield Shire, Snowy Valley Council and Federation Shire.

Commissioners are identified for their professional skills set, previous experience in a sporting environment and understanding of regional and rural community. Operationally, the cornerstone to AFLNEB’s function is the Regional Administration Centre situated in Wodonga with a satellite office at the WSDC at the Wangaratta Showgrounds. 

About You

AFL North East Border is seeking individuals to join its commission who can demonstrate knowledge, experience and technical expertise across one or more of the following areas: 

• Strong governance experience including previous Board roles

• Strategic leadership 

• Financial qualifications 

• Strategic risk management 

• Legal

• Leading cultural and organisational change

• Marketing, advertising, sponsorship

• Infrastructure development

• Stakeholder engagement, corporate/social/organisational responsibility, issues management

• Government relations / knowledge

• Sports Management

• Climate and environment

When selecting candidates to act as Commissioners regard is given to the overall needs of the Commission, the relevant skills and expertise needed at the board level of the Commission and individuals who are not, by reason of any provision of the Act, ineligible to be or prohibited from being a Commissioner.

A full position description is available here.

For a confidential discussion about the role with the Chairman or Region Manager, please contact Jenelle Williamson, Acting Region Manager at Jenelle.williamson@afl.com.au.

Please forward your expression of interest incorporating a 1-2 page resume and cover letter outlining skills and experience to Jenelle.williamson@afl.com.au by 5pm Wednesday 12th October 2022.