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Non-Executive Director - Sports & Leisure Facilities Management

INDUSTRY

Sports & Leisure, Health & Fitness

LOCATION

VIC

POSITION TYPE

Full Board

REMUNERATION

Paid

CLOSING DATE

June 26, 2026

Organisation

South East Leisure (CPG)

Website

Contact Details

Melissa Rist (Company Secretary)

cosec@southeastleisure.com.au

Role Description

The Organisation

South East Leisure (SEL) is a leisure management company wholly owned by the City of Greater Dandenong, with a vision to enhance the health and wellbeing of the community by providing access to sustainable, high-quality facilities, services and experiences.

South East Leisure currently manages and operates the four major leisure facilities in the Greater Dandenong area:

  • Dandenong Oasis (to be replaced with the new facility ‘Oasis Aquatics and Wellbeing’, currently under development and scheduled for opening in 2027)
  • Noble Park Aquatic Centre
  • Springers Leisure Centre
  • Dandenong Stadium.


The four facilities attract over 2 million annual attendances and are a significant and important interface between Council and our unique community. The facilities are home to a range of programs and services, including:

  • Health and Wellness; Gym, Group Fitness, Active Ageing Programs and South East Padel
  • Aquatics; Swimming Lessons, Hydrotherapy, Spa/Sauna/Steam and casual recreation
  • Indoor Sports; Basketball, Netball, Volleyball, Pickleball, Badminton and Futsal
  • Children’s Programming; Gymnastics, Children’s Tennis, Soccer and Basketball classes
  • Facility Hire; Meeting, Multi-Purpose and Training Rooms.


The Role

South East Leisure (SEL) is seeking a highly capable and experienced Non-Executive Director to join its Board at a pivotal time in the organisation’s evolution.

This appointment seeks to strengthen the Board’s capability with an individual who brings senior-level governance experience, ideally with deep knowledge of the leisure, recreation, or community infrastructure sectors, and an understanding of government-aligned operating environments.

This is a remunerated Board role offering the opportunity to contribute to a purpose-driven organisation, influence strategic direction, and support the continued delivery of services that enhance health, wellbeing, and social connection across the Greater Dandenong community.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Commit to align their actions and decision-making to SEL’s Board Charter and Directors’ Code of Conduct
  • Use their abilities, skills and experience fully
  • Contribute to, support and articulate SEL’s strategy and business plan
  • Develop an understanding of the operation and measures of success of SEL
  • Understand and review SEL’s risk management programs and processes
  • Develop an understanding of the interests of SEL’s Shareholder, local communities, employees and other stakeholders
  • Understand and question financial information presented to the Board
  • Speak and act independently of Board papers and Board discussions as and if matters arise
  • Work constructively as part of the Board team and be available as a resource to the Board and SEL management.
  • Obtain the Chair of the Board’s authority before representing SEL in public in any way.
  • Be an effective ambassador for SEL.


Commitment: Board Meetings and Commitments

  • Currently, SEL has two sub-committees: Finance, Risk and Audit Sub-Committee, and People and Culture Sub-Committee.
  • The Committees meet 3-4 times per financial year.
  • There are currently five Board meetings per financial year and two Board strategy sessions.


Term: Directors shall be appointed for up to three years and shall be independent within the meaning of all applicable laws and regulations.

Remuneration:

  • Directors shall receive $27,783.44 per annum (indexed annually).
  • Reasonable expenses for attending and participating in activities directly relating to the role of Director may be reimbursed on presentation of suitable documentary evidence.

For a detailed overview of the role and selection criteria, applicants are encouraged to review the Position Information Pack.

Selection Criteria

The successful candidate will ideally possess governance expertise within the leisure and recreation sector, including experience across strategy, assets, risk, commercial trends, and strong stakeholder networks.

Directors will also have experience in the following areas:

  • Governance and Board/committee procedure
  • Risk identification and management
  • Internal and external audit procedures and controls
  • Compliance
  • Financial analysis and reporting
  • Legal and statutory requirements of Australian companies.


It is highly desirable that candidates are a Graduate or Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) or equivalent.

To be considered for this role, candidates should demonstrate:

  • Board or senior executive experience, including active contribution to governance decision-making (e.g. prior Non-Executive Director roles, committee participation, or accountability to a Board).
  • Relevant sector experience, with exposure to leisure, recreation, community infrastructure, or government environments.
  • Strategic and commercial acumen, evidenced by contribution to organisational strategy, major initiatives, or transformation outcomes.
  • Stakeholder engagement and independent judgement, demonstrated through effective engagement with diverse stakeholders and the ability to provide constructive challenge in complex environments.
  • Community and customer impact focus, with a track record of shaping services, programs, or environments that improve participation, access, or community outcomes.

Application Details

To Apply

Apply via the online application form. You will be required to upload your CV and Cover Letter.

The closing date for applications is 26 June. 2026.