About Hockey Queensland
Hockey Queensland (HQ) is the peak governing body for hockey in Queensland and a member of Hockey Australia. Recognised by the Queensland Government as the State Sporting Organisation for hockey, HQ supports more than 40,000 participants and over 17,000 members across 22 affiliated associations throughout metropolitan and regional Queensland.
We are committed to strengthening participation, pathways, performance, governance and sustainability across the state, ensuring hockey remains inclusive, accessible and future-focused.
The Opportunity
Hockey Queensland is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified individuals for appointment to the Board as Non-Executive Directors. These roles include two appointed Director positions.
We are seeking contemporary board leaders who bring strategic insight, strong governance capability and a commitment to community sport. Rather than specific professional backgrounds, we are interested in individuals who can contribute experience in areas such as:
- Strategic leadership and organisational transformation
- Commercial growth, revenue diversification and partnerships
- Financial oversight and risk management
- Digital, innovation and technology strategy
- Participation growth and community engagement
- High performance sport systems
- Government relations and stakeholder engagement
- People, culture and organisational development
- ESG, integrity and contemporary governance practices.
Diversity of background, geography, gender and lived experience is strongly encouraged. Experience in hockey is not required; however, a genuine commitment to the role of sport in strengthening communities is essential.
The Role of a Director
As a Non-Executive Director, you will:
- Contribute to setting and monitoring the strategic direction of the organisation
- Provide oversight of financial performance, risk and compliance
- Appoint, support and evaluate the Chief Executive Officer
- Ensure strong governance, integrity and accountability standards
- Contribute to Board committees as required
- Act in the best interests of the organisation and its members.
Directors are expected to attend approximately nine Board meetings per year (in person or via videoconference), participate in strategic planning sessions and contribute to committee work as required.
Directors will serve a three-year term commencing at the conclusion of Hockey Queensland’s Annual General Meeting (held 2 May 2026) and are eligible for re-election or reappointment, subject to a maximum of ten consecutive years’ service. Appointed Directors may serve up to six consecutive years in that capacity within the overall ten-year limit.
Child Safety Obligations
Hockey Queensland is committed to creating a child-safe environment. As part of this role, the you will work with children and young people, or make decisions affecting them.
Key requirements include the ability to:
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people through compliance with the Hockey Queensland Child Safety Policy.
- Maintain valid Blue Card, police records, and reference checks.
- Take immediate action and report any suspected abuse or misconduct. Hockey Queensland has zero tolerance for any abusive behaviour.
