Nomination Process
Nomination process
Expressions of interest for nomination to fill a Board vacancy are invited from suitably qualified individuals in the form of a:
- Covering letter (of no more than two pages) demonstrating alignment with the competencies (listed below) and outlining your motivation for joining NTAQ Board
- Current CV (of no more than three pages) including the names and contact details of two professional referees
- Candidate photograph
- Completed Consent and Declaration and;
- Candidate ballot voting statement (if shortlisted, this will be used for the voting ballot paper provided to NTAQ Members)
Candidates with skills and experience in the following are encouraged to apply:
Essential competencies:
- Demonstrated passion for and genuine interest in at least one of the following: environmental conservation and Eco-tourism; natural and cultural heritage including historical architecture.
- Demonstrated understanding and experience of the role, risks and responsibilities of a Director, including an understanding of the ethical, legal and financial responsibilities.
- The completion of the AICD course or recognised equivalent is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated understanding of the uniqueness and participation in the interests of promoting regional Queensland.
- Financial literacy as it relates to the competent interpretation of company financial reports.
- Strategic thinking specifically the demonstrated ability to identify and develop strategic direction as it relates to the mission of NTAQ.
- Emotional Intelligence (EQ) related to effective interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to successfully build and manage sustainable relationships related to the mission of NTAQ.
Desirable competencies:
- Demonstrated business and commercial acumen.
- Advocacy and shaping of government policy and outcomes.
- Community engagement skills and successful volunteer management.
- Membership growth, engagement and retention.
- Marketing, brand development and public relations.
- Strategic portfolio management of heritage properties.
Expressions of interest remain confidential, and referees will only be contacted if a candidate is shortlisted for interview.
All applications will be processed by CorpVote Pty Ltd - Independent Voting, Election & Meeting Services firm via their on-line nominations system portal – link to the on-line portal can be found at the bottom of this advertisement.
Any enquiries regarding the nomination process should be directed to: dkeyte@nationaltrustqld.org or if support is required regarding the CorpVote portal to: support@corpvote.com.au
Nominated candidates are assessed by the NTAQ Nominations & Governance Committee under rule 8.4 of the NTAQ Constitution in accordance with its Charter. The successful candidates will be recommended by the Nominations & Governance Committee to the Board and then be subject to an election by Members of NTAQ via a secret online ballot to be held in October 2022 and managed by independent firm CorpVote Pty Ltd. The results of the secret ballot elections to fill the two vacancies will be announced at the 2022 Annual General Meeting of NTAQ to be held on Saturday 10 December 2022 at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary on the Gold Coast.
2022 Timeline For Expressions of Interest
Friday 22 July | Nominations open |
Friday 12 August | Nominations close |
Tuesday/Wednesday 13 - 14 September | Short-listed nominee interviews at NTAQ HQ located at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary on the Gold Coast |
Thursday 20 October | Successful nominees will be recommended to the Board by the Nominations & Governance Committee for decision at the October Board meeting Subsequent to the outcome of the Board meeting, successful candidates will be put to NTAQ Member voting and unsuccessful candidates will be notified |
Monday 31 October | NTAQ Member Ballot voting opens |
Sunday 20 November | NTAQ Member Ballot voting closes |
Tuesday 22 November | Successful and unsuccessful candidates will be notified of ballot outcome by NTAQ President |
Saturday 10 December | New Directors will be announced publicly at NTAQ AGM held at NTAQ HQ located at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary on the Gold Coast |