Job Description
Motorcycling Australia Non-Executive Director (Voluntary)
Motorcycling Australia (MA) is the governing body of motorcycle sport in Australia. Our core business is to promote all facets of motorcycle activity and develop the rules and regulations of the sport. We are also responsible for all National Championships & National Series, and International Events.
MA operates within the framework of Local, State and Commonwealth legislation and regulations and is affiliated with the international governing body for motorcycle sport, Federation Internationale de Motorcyclisme (FIM).
MA is a Federation with seven voting members, comprised of State Controlling Bodies (SCBs) from all States and the Northern Territory.
MA is a not-for-profit organisation and monies received are channelled back into the development of motorcycle sport across the country. The majority of our roles and responsibilities in motorcycle sport are filled by volunteers, and without that volunteer support, our sport would not exist. Along with the SCBs, MA conducts courses in officiating and coaching and has support services to assist volunteer development.
In partnership with Motorcycling Australia Insurance Limited (MAIL), Directors with the MA CEO manage risk across the Federation.
Key Responsibilities
The Board of MA has seven Directors, four elected and three appointed
The Board of Directors are responsible for the proper governance of MA and its strategic direction and development. The Board has final responsibility for the governance of the MA organisation (SCB’s are responsible for their governance). In doing so it strives to achieve best practice principals.
The key roles of the Board of Directors of MA include:
Appointing and managing the performance of CEO
Determining policies relevant to the governance and performance management of the business
Establishing and determining the function of MA Committees
Approving the MA budget and all major MA items of capital expenditure
Ensuring MA compliance with legal requirements
Ensuring the financial viability of the MA organisation.
Note that the Board meets a minimum of 6 times per year, once in person, the others via MS Teams. This may vary depending on Board requirements. We expect Board members to be available and actively participate in all Board related activities.
Key Selection Criteria
Primarily requirements
Leadership capabilities
Strategic, business and financial management
Governance
Secondary requirements
Accounting and/or auditing
Developing government partnerships
Business transformation and commercial program participation development, including brand recognition, corporate responsibilities, development and marketing.
Risk management, integrity and legal experience
Media management and public relations.
Information System development and implementation.
Commercial development (including corporate sponsorship, fundraising, high net worth philanthropy)
Insurance industry experience
Knowledge
Directors should have demonstrated knowledge in several of the following the following:
Tertiary qualification or significant experience in finance, business, management.
Understanding of sport and recreation industry
Demonstrated high level financial literacy
Understanding of the Australia sports system
Sports law and accounting
IT systems development and implementation
Board Governance
Insurance Industry
Diversity
MA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
The MA Board has a 4:3 gender ratio
MA’s Commitment to Safeguarding Children and Young People
Motorcycling Australia is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people who participate in activities, programmes, services or facilities for which MA is responsible. MA’s Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy seeks to promote and protect the rights of all children in our care and prevent abuse from occurring by promoting a child safe culture.
In the event a concern or allegation is raised in relation to child abuse that has occurred in the course of such participation, MA will ensure it is treated seriously, in a culturally sensitive manner and fully investigated in accordance with relevant legislation and the Policy.
As a sport that prides itself in being open to and welcoming of anyone wishing to participate in it, MA will actively promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, whilst recognising the need for its affiliated state bodies and member clubs to take direct responsibility for providing a safe physical and online environment for children and young people who participate in their activities.
Applications close March 6,2026
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Job Details
Posted Date:
February 13, 2026
Job Type:
Business
Location:
Australia
Company:
Motorcycling Australia
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