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Casual Vacancy - AFL Barwon Commission

17 January 2025

The AFL Barwon Commission are seeking a volunteer director to fill a casual vacancy and to assist in the governance and oversight of football and netball in the Barwon region.

Our Purpose & Values

AFL Barwon is here to support the passion of our stakeholders, through responsible governance and professional leadership, to deliver a thriving competition and sporting community.

Our values are important to us as they guide the way we work and our commitments to our stakeholders, partners and communities.

At AFL Barwon we strive to be:

  • Transparent & Fair
  • Accessible & Inclusive
  • Collaborative
  • Strong & Courageous
  • Progressive & Proactive

For this casual vacancy, the following experience and technical expertise is required:

  • Financial Expertise: Proven experience in finance, accounting, or financial management, ideally with CPA or CA qualifications.
  • Strategic Financial Planning: Strong skills in developing and implementing financial strategies and budgets.
  • Governance Knowledge: Understanding of corporate governance, compliance, and fiduciary responsibilities in a board context.
  • Risk Management: Experience in identifying, assessing, and managing financial risks.
  • Analytical Skills: Proficiency in interpreting financial data, reports, and forecasts to support informed decision-making.
  • Audit and Compliance: Familiarity with audit processes, regulatory requirements, and ensuring financial accuracy.
  • Non-profit Sector Insight: Experience working with or understanding the financial operations of non-profit organisations.
  • Technology Proficiency: Knowledge of financial software systems and emerging financial technologies.
  • Leadership and Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a board, contributing to collective goals and decision-making.

A full position description is available at the following link

AFL Barwon Director Position Description

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Chair Michelle Gerdtz on 0409 416 779, Deputy Chair Ashley West on 0419 109 956 or P&C Director Mark Wilkin on 0417 125 539.

Please forward your 1-2 page resume and cover letter outlining skills and experience to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 5pm on Monday February 3rd, 2025.