Appointed Director (Board)

Curling Australia is the national sporting organisation recognised by the Australian Sports Commission and World Curling to govern, promote and develop curling throughout Australia. Curling Australia is seeking expressions of interest from experienced leaders for appointment as an Appointed Director, as part of an important period of growth including new high-performance funding ahead of the French Alps 2030 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

About the Role
As an Appointed Director, you will contribute to the strategic leadership and governance of Curling Australia, working collaboratively with fellow Directors and management to support organisational growth, financial sustainability, effective risk management and delivery of the organisation's strategic priorities. Previous involvement in curling is not required.

Term: Up to three years
Remuneration: Voluntary position

Capability areas sought

• Financial governance, audit and organisational sustainability
• Enterprise risk management and assurance
• Commercial strategy, sponsorship and revenue growth
• Government relations and public policy
• Digital transformation, information governance and cyber security
• Legal, regulatory or corporate governance
• High-performance/winter sport knowledge
• Strategic organisational transformation
• Stakeholder engagement and partnership development

Time Commitment: Approximately six Board meetings each year (online), committee meetings as required, strategic planning workshops, the AGM, and occasional stakeholder engagement.

How to Apply
Submit a cover letter, current Board/professional CV, a completed Board Skills Matrix self-assessment, and two professional referees to secretary@curling.org.au. Applications close 16 October 2026.