Nominations open for WMRR Board of Directors

22 March 2022

The Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia (WMRR) is a member-driven, CEO-led, not-for-profit organisation governed by a Board of directors. This year, the Board is undergoing a process of renewal, with a number of directors reaching their maximum terms.

We are now calling for nominations from WMRR members for both the nominated and elected director positions, including for the role of WMRR vice president and the members’ elected director, both of which fall under the elected director category. A maximum of five (5) director positions in total are available. 

The Board’s responsibilities

The Board is responsible for the provision of strategic direction to, and governance of, the association. Board positions are voluntary, and the Board meets for a maximum of half a day, six (6) times a year (reasonable travel and accommodation costs will be met).

WMRR directors, with the exception of PEAK directors, serve a two (2)-year term and are eligible for re-election or re-appointment for a maximum of two (2) consecutive terms.

Who we are looking for

WMRR is the national peak body representing all stakeholders in Australia’s $15.5 billion waste and resource recovery (WARR) industry, and we have more than 2,000 members from over 500 entities nationwide that span the breadth and depth of our sector, operating across the three (3) levels of government, private sector, universities, and NGOs.

Our purpose is to lead the success of our essential WARR industry, which will drive the creation of local jobs and economies, while ensuring that the environment and community are protected through safe and responsible resource recovery.

Thus, the composition of WMRR’s Board aims to:

  • Embrace inclusivity and diversity.
  • Include directors who are active WMRR members who participate in, and contribute to our initiatives, whether that’s our branch committees, working groups, or events.
  • Represent all of Australia to provide national coverage.
  • Comprise directors who have a broad set of skills and experience in order to bring to the table insight and knowledge of the breadth and depth of WARR activities, including (but not limited to) infrastructure investment and operations, collection, remanufacturing, recycling, resource recovery, energy recovery, community engagement and education, as well as government policy and operations.

WMRR’s current Board of directors can be found here.

Elected directors and vice president

Elected directors, including the vice president, will be elected by members, with the outcome of the election announced at the 2022 AGM in June.

Nominations of candidates must be in writing and must include a signature or relevant acknowledgement from two (2) current financial WMRR members; if a nomination is made on behalf of the nominee, the application must be accompanied by written consent of the nominee.

To apply, you will need:

  • Address the WMRR Director eligibility criteria on this form for the director position, and this form for the position of vice president, who will also take a seat on the Board of directors.
  • Provide a 200-word summary outlining your key attributes and what you will bring to the role.
  • Provide a current CV.

Nominations received will be reviewed by the Board Nominations Committee against the eligibility criteria.

In the event that there is more than one (1) eligible candidate for the vice president role or the members’ elect director role, then a membership vote will be held in May 2022.  

Nominated directors

WMRR is also calling for nominations for skills-based nominated directors who will be appointed by the WMRR nominations committee ahead of the 2022 AGM.

Nominations of candidates must be in writing and must include a signature or relevant acknowledgement from two (2) current financial WMRR members; if a nomination is made on behalf of the nominee, the application must be accompanied by written consent of the nominee.

Nominees must:

  • Address a range of required and desirable eligibility criteria on this form.
  • Provide a 200-word summary outlining your key attributes and what you will bring to the role.
  • Provide a current CV.

How to submit a nomination

All financial WMRR members may self-nominate with the endorsement of two (2) proposers who are also current financial members of WMRR. Applicants can apply for any or all positions.

  1. Complete the appropriate nomination form – elected director, elected vice president, nominated skilled director.
  2. Provide a 200-word summary outlining your key attributes and what you will bring to the proposed role of WMRR nominated and/or elected director and/or elected vice president.
  3. Provide a current CV.

All forms and documents must be emailed to Jacqueline Ong at [email protected] by no later than 5p.m. AEST on Friday, 29 April 2022. Nominations after this date and incomplete nominations will not be considered.

Successful nominated and elected directors will take office for a term of two (2) years, commencing at the WMRR AGM, which will be held on Tuesday, 7 June 2022. Directors are able to re-nominate at the end of their two (2)-year terms but may not hold office for more than four (4) consecutive years.

Only financial WMRR members are able to nominate for these positions or propose a suitable candidate. If you would like to nominate but have not renewed your WMRR membership for 2022, please contact the WMRR office on 02 8746 5000 or email [email protected]