Softball Victoria (SV) is seeking to fill two vacancies on the Softball Victoria Board.

Softball Victoria is the State Sporting Body for softball in Victoria that governs and administers the sport on behalf of its 15 member associations.

Operating since 1942, SV has a base of 15 member associations, over 65 clubs and has strong representation in primary and secondary schools across the State (consisting of over 20,000 participants annually) via a partnership with School Sports Victoria. SV supports associations to deliver entry (4yr-10yr olds), junior, senior, social and wheelchair programs and organises eleven State tournaments each year, covering both men’s and women’s events for Opens, Masters, U18, U16, U14 and U12 competitions. SV also competes nationally at championships for men and women in Opens, Over 35, U23, U18, U16 and U14 categories.

In 2021, Softball Victoria joined the One Softball Australia model, allowing SV to benefit from Softball Australia’s strategic plans and resources focused on national participation growth and operational synergies. Softball Victoria’s Vision is to have more people positively connecting with softball, in more places, more often.

This is an exciting time to be joining Softball Victoria as fans of all ages return to diamonds across the State and once again pick up a bat, ball and glove.

Click here to download the Position Description for these roles.

About the positions:

Non Executive Director

Work with an established board, State Operations Manager and small team who are committed to delivering great softball experiences to all associations, clubs and participants to support the continued growth of the sport. The role is a voluntary position.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the holding and documenting of regular board meetings as outlined in SV constitution (currently held every 6 weeks with a mix of virtual and in-person meetings).
• Ensuring the holding and documentation of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) as outlined in SV constitution.
• Ensure record keeping of such meetings is kept as required.
• Ensure that required records of such meetings are provided to relevant regulatory bodies.
• Developing a working relationship with the State Operations Manager (SOM)
• Provide guidance to the SOM for scheduling of board meetings.
• Provide guidance to the SOM for preparation of board meeting documentation in a timely manner, ensuring robust and meaningful board meetings.
• Holding regular meetings with the SOM to keep aware of key issues.
• There is an expectation that Directors will attend some SV events and functions to build member and stakeholder engagement.

Chair of the Finance and Governance Committee (FGC)

The Chair of the FGC is responsible for ensuring that the required Softball Victoria FGC meetings are held and documented in accordance with the SV constitution and committee Terms of Reference (TOR). The role is a voluntary position.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Ensure the holding and documenting of regular FGC meetings as outlined in committee terms of reference (TOR).
• Ensure record keeping of such meetings is kept as required.
• Establishing and maintaining a strong financial and governance compliance structure.
• Work with Softball Australia (SAL) to ensure annual budget is delivered in a robust manner and meets SV strategic and financial plans.
• Provide strong financial insights to other board members at board meetings.
• Developing a working relationship with the State Operations Manager (SOM)
• Provide guidance to the SOM for scheduling of FGC meetings.
• Provide guidance to the SOM for preparation of FGC meeting documentation in a timely manner, ensuring robust and meaningful FGC meetings.
• Holding regular meetings with the SOM to keep aware of key issues.
• Work with SAL to establish a strong annual budgeting process

Click here to download the Position Description for these roles.

Applications

To express your interest please send your Board CV to vicpresident@softball.org.au by no later than 26h July 2022. For questions please contact Anthony Bradstreet (vicpresident@softball.org.au).