The Western Australia Karate Federation (WAKF) is calling for applications for an Appointed Board Director in accordance with its current Constitution.
WAKF is the peak governing body for Karate in Western Australia.
The sport values a diversity of people, relevant skills and experience amongst the Board of Directors. In particular, the Board are currently seeking a director who can think strategically and have one or more of the following skills:
- Advocacy and Stakeholder Engagement
- Legislation Interpretation and Implementation
- Communication – Strategic
The above skills have been identified by the WAKF Board as preferred rather than essential and should not limit any applications.
In setting the above “skills list,” the WAKF Board considered the following:
- WAKF’s Strategic and Operational Plan.
- WAKF’s Good Governance Principles which embrace the best practice of a skills-based board, which includes gender diversity to support diverse decision-making.
- The expertise required to support the current and future organisational needs of the WAKF.
- 2023 WAKF Board Skills Matrix
To apply for the position, applicants are requested to send:
- A cover letter that addresses the skills, attributes and experience required for the position.
- A current curriculum vitae
- Any other supporting documentation
Appointed Board Position Description
Please send your application to eo@karatewestaustralia.com by 5 pm, 11 September 2023 addressed to the WAKF Chair with the subject line: Application – WAKF Appointed Board Director.
All relevant governance and policy documents are available on the WAKF website. https://karatewestaustralia.com
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Justin Dowell (WAKF Chairperson) at 0414 343 244
