Committee Member - Australian Fencing FederationWork From Anywhere

The Australian Fencing Federation (AFF) is the governing body responsible for providing the community with the opportunity to play fencing from junior levels through to elite competition.

Our purpose is to advance the sport of fencing by fostering participation and growing a diverse and supportive community. Our aspiration is to be a globally recognised leader in the Olympic sport of fencing.

Our key priorities are:

• Fencing for Everyone: Promoting inclusivity, diversity, and lifelong participation in fencing.
• Excellence in Governance and Safe Sport: Upholding integrity and best practices in governance while prioritising safety for all participants.
• Growth through Development and Innovation: Enhancing performance, participation, and sustainability with innovative approaches.
• Connection to Community and Country: Strengthening the Australian Fencing Federation's connection, and contribution, to society and the environment.

The roles

In line with our Strategic Plan, we are currently recruiting committee members for our National Competitions Committee and High-Performance Commission.

The AFF strives to support and promote excellence in committees through the recruitment of qualified, experienced members from diverse backgrounds. We want people who can question and challenge constructively, who bring diverse views, who can influence others and find solutions.

Committee positions are voluntary, and most Committee meetings are held monthly via video conference.

Eligibility

To be eligible a candidate must:

• agree to be bound by the Committee Terms of Reference and the AFF’s Policies.
• be independent of the AFF Board.

Please note that High Performance Commissions members cannot be currently on the AFF High Performance Program or be the coach of an AFF High Performance Program member.

Desired skills

We are keen to see candidates who have any of the following skill sets:

• Tournament and competition coordination
• Athlete Development and Wellbeing
• High Performance and athlete pathways
• Information Technology & Digital Innovation

If you are interested, please complete the required EOI form and supply any additional information as requested (e.g. cover letter, CV/resume, Consent to Act as a Director form, etc.) to Sam Auty, president@fencing.org.au.

For all enquiries, please contact Sam Auty, president@fencing.org.au, 0409 358 333.