Call for Nominations – Elected Board Members

Triathlon Western Australia is seeking nominations from interested and suitably qualified individuals to fill TWO (2) Elected Board Positions commencing in October 2025 (following the TWA AGM)

Triathlon Western Australia (TWA) is the State Sporting Organisation responsible for the development, promotion and governance of the sport of triathlon throughout Western Australia. TWA is a not-for-profit organisation which is governed by the Board of TWA. TWA is one of eight (8) State Associations, which make up the membership of the national body, AusTriathlon.

TWA’s vision is to create a happier, healthier and more connected community through triathlon and multisport experiences in Western Australia by growing membership, clubs, programs and major events.

To ensure that the Board has the right balance of skills to effectively lead the organisation into the future, TWA is seeking nominations from individuals with a range of qualifications, skills and experience, as outlined in the attached position description. It is also desirable for the Board to encompass diversity in aspects such as gender, age, background and perspective. This supports best practice as outlined in the Australia Sports Commission’s Sport Governance Principles.

Therefore, people from a diverse range of experience and backgrounds are encouraged to nominate. This may include, but is not limited to the following considerations:

• people identifying as male, female, non binary or transgender
• people identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
• persons with a disability that is ongoing
• people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
• people currently living in a regional location in Western Australia

NOMINEE CONDITIONS

1. Nominees must be over 18 years of age
2. Nominees must complete the Board Nomination Form provided, which is submitted to the Executive Director by the closing date.
3. All positions as a Board Member (both Elected and Appointed) are voluntary and not remunerated.
4. Nominees for positions on the Board must declare any position they hold in an Affiliated Club, including as an office bearer, director or a paid appointee.
5. All Board Members must declare their interest in any contractual, selection, disciplinary or other matter in which a conflict of interest arises or may arise, and will absent themselves from discussions of that matter and will not be entitled to vote in respect of that matter.
6. In compliance with current legislation, all candidates elected to the Board may be asked to provide a Working with Children (WWC) Check. If exempt from a WWC Check, candidates may be required to apply for National Police Clearance for Volunteers. Your nomination to the Board indicates acceptance of this condition.
7. Board meetings are usually held on a monthly basis (the last Wednesday of the month), starting at 6:00pm at the TWA Office in Floreat.
8. Elected Board Members must be a member of TWA at the time of nomination and maintain membership for the duration of their term on the Board.

HOW TO NOMINATE

All current financial members of TWA will be emailed nomination information, including the attached form which enables candidates to prepare their nomination.

Candidates for the position of Elected Board Member need to:

• Complete the Nomination Form – Elected Board Member
• Submit to Triathlon WA Executive Director no later than 4:00pm AWST Sunday 21 September 2025 along with supporting documentation

For more information, please contact the Executive Director, TWA on 08 9443 9778 or email mel.farley@wa.triathlon.org.au.

ELECTION PROCESS

The Nominations Committee will review eligible applicants and advise the Triathlon WA Board of which applicants meet the qualification, experience and skills requirements. The Board will make the final decision regarding which candidates will be selected to contest the election. An election will only be held if there are more successful candidates than vacant positions.

Successful candidates will be advised by email. To assist the membership to make an informed vote, successful applicants will be invited to provide a 60 sec (max) video briefly outlining their experience, skills and rationale for nominating for the Board.

If an election is required, the online voting portal will open 48 hours prior to the AGM, and close one hour prior to its commencement.