Life Saving Victoria - Aquatic Sports Council Committee Chairs Expressions of InterestLife Saving Victoria (LSV) is seeking Expressions of Interest from experienced and passionate volunteers to Chair key committees of the Aquatic Sports Council (ASC).As part of LSV's governance reforms, specialist volunteer committees are being established to provide expertise, advice and leadership across key areas of lifesaving sport. Committee Chairs play an important leadership role in shaping the future of sport by leading these volunteer committees.Expressions of Interest are currently open for the following Committee Chair positions:Reporting to the Summer Sports LeadChair – Junior Summer Sport Committee (formerly Officials Panel) Chair – Senior Summer Sport Committee (formerly Officials Panel) Reporting to the Risk & Safety LeadChair – Powercraft Committee (formerly Powercraft Panel) Chair – Rules & Integrity CommitteeCommittee Chairs will be appointed through an open Expression of Interest process. Applications will be assessed by a panel comprising the Council Chair (or nominee), the relevant Council Leadership Team representative and the CEO Delegate (or nominee). The assessment panel will make recommendations to the Council Leadership Team for endorsement and appointment.Working closely with the Council Leadership Team, fellow Committee Chairs and LSV employees, Committee Chairs provide leadership, specialist expertise and strategic advice to support the delivery of the LSV Sport Strategy (2025–2029).As a Committee Chair you will:LeadChair committee meetings and guide productive discussions.Where appropriate, lead the development of Carnival Programs to be delivered to the appointed carnival referee.Foster an inclusive, respectful and high-performing committee culture.Build and lead an engaged volunteer committee.GuideDevelop committee priorities and annual work plans.Identify emerging issues, opportunities and improvements.Provide recommendations to support the Aquatic Sports Council.CollaborateWork collaboratively with the relevant Council Leadership Team representative, fellow Committee Chairs and LSV staff to deliver shared priorities.Support the delivery of the LSV Sport Strategy.Appoint committee members (subject to Council Leadership Team endorsement) to ensure an appropriate mix of skills, experience and diversity.For further information please refer to the position summaries or contact Simon Rickard - GM Member Engagement and Sport or Kate Walker - Aquatic Sports Council Chair__________Diversity and InclusionLife Saving Victoria is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and representative volunteer leadership team.We encourage applications from people with a broad range of experiences, skills and perspectives. We welcome applicants of all genders, ages, cultures, abilities and backgrounds who are passionate about contributing to the future of lifesaving sport in Victoria.Eligibility ChecksLSV's Governance team will coordinate the following eligibility and suitability checks:Financial membership confirmationWorking With Children CheckLSV/SLSA Member Protection and Integrity checkMedia checkApplicants may also be required to complete a National Police Check where appropriate.Before You ApplyPlease ensure you have the following information ready before commencing your application. Applications cannot be saved once started.You will be required to upload:Confidentiality DeedList of relevant qualifications, awards and experienceYou will also be asked to respond to the application questions below.__________Expressions of Interest timelinesOpen Friday 3 July 2026Close 11.45 pm, Wednesday 22 July 2026__________ Selection ProcessFollowing the close of Expressions of Interest:Eligibility and suitability checks will be completed. Applications will be assessed by a panel comprising the Council Chair (or nominee), relevant Council Leadership Team representative and CEO Delegate (or nominee). Recommendations will be made to the Council Leadership Team. The Council Leadership Team will endorse and appoint the successful Committee Chairs.Role CompatibilityLife Saving Victoria operates within a structured governance and operational framework with defined reporting relationships and role accountabilities.To support effective governance, manage conflicts of interest and maintain clear role authority, some volunteer positions may not be compatible with other roles within LSV.Any role compatibility considerations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis in accordance with LSV's governance framework, policies and risk management requirements.__________Prior to commencing your application, please review and consider the information below, ensuring you have all the required details ready prior to commencing the submission process. Noting applications cannot be saved.  __________General Questions (all applicants)1. Leadership Experience (Maximum 150 words)Describe the leadership experience, skills and strengths you would bring to the Committee Chair role. This may include volunteer, professional or community leadership experience.2. Collaboration and Committee Leadership (Maximum 150 words)Committee Chairs work with volunteers, Council Leadership Team members and LSV staff to achieve shared outcomes. Describe how you would build an effective committee, encourage collaboration and lead volunteers who may have differing perspectives.3. Vision and Strategic Contribution (Maximum 150 words)What do you believe are the key priorities for your committee over the next two years, and how would you help deliver meaningful outcomes for Victorian lifesaving sport?Role-Specific QuestionsJunior Summer Sport Committee1. What do you see as the biggest opportunities to improve junior participation and competition experiences across Victorian lifesaving sport? (Maximum 150 words)2. Describe an initiative or improvement you would like the committee to explore that would strengthen junior summer sport over the next two years. (Maximum 150 words)3. Describe your experience in planning, and or delivery of a local event/carnival or large scale community event, your leadership experience, responsibilities (max words 200)Senior Summer Sport Committee1. What do you believe are the key opportunities and challenges facing senior summer competition over the next two years? (Maximum 150 words)2. Describe an initiative or improvement you would like the committee to explore to strengthen senior competition, participation or athlete development. (Maximum 150 words)3. Describe your experience in planning, and or delivery of a local event/carnival or large scale community event, your leadership experience, responsibilities (max words 200)Powercraft Committee1. Describe your experience in Powercraft operations, event safety, training or leadership, and how this experience will assist you in leading the committee. (Maximum 150 words)2. What do you see as the committee's highest priorities for strengthening Powercraft capability and supporting the safe delivery of lifesaving sport over the next two years? (Maximum 150 words)Rules and Integrity Committee1. Describe your experience interpreting, applying or developing rules, policies or governance frameworks, and how this experience will assist you in leading this committee. (Maximum 150 words)2. What do you see as the committee's highest priorities for strengthening consistency, integrity and confidence in the administration of lifesaving sport? (Maximum 150 words)

Aquatic Sports Council Committee Chairs Expressions of Interest

Life Saving Victoria - Aquatic Sports Council Committee Chairs Expressions of Interest

Life Saving Victoria (LSV) is seeking Expressions of Interest from experienced and passionate volunteers to Chair key committees of the Aquatic Sports Council (ASC).

As part of LSV's governance reforms, specialist volunteer committees are being established to provide expertise, advice and leadership across key areas of lifesaving sport. Committee Chairs play an important leadership role in shaping the future of sport by leading these volunteer committees.

Expressions of Interest are currently open for the following Committee Chair positions:

Reporting to the Summer Sports Lead

Reporting to the Risk & Safety Lead

Committee Chairs will be appointed through an open Expression of Interest process. Applications will be assessed by a panel comprising the Council Chair (or nominee), the relevant Council Leadership Team representative and the CEO Delegate (or nominee). The assessment panel will make recommendations to the Council Leadership Team for endorsement and appointment.

Working closely with the Council Leadership Team, fellow Committee Chairs and LSV employees, Committee Chairs provide leadership, specialist expertise and strategic advice to support the delivery of the LSV Sport Strategy (2025–2029).

As a Committee Chair you will:

Lead

  • Chair committee meetings and guide productive discussions.
  • Where appropriate, lead the development of Carnival Programs to be delivered to the appointed carnival referee.
  • Foster an inclusive, respectful and high-performing committee culture.
  • Build and lead an engaged volunteer committee.

      Guide

      • Develop committee priorities and annual work plans.
      • Identify emerging issues, opportunities and improvements.
      • Provide recommendations to support the Aquatic Sports Council.

      Collaborate

      • Work collaboratively with the relevant Council Leadership Team representative, fellow Committee Chairs and LSV staff to deliver shared priorities.
      • Support the delivery of the LSV Sport Strategy.
      • Appoint committee members (subject to Council Leadership Team endorsement) to ensure an appropriate mix of skills, experience and diversity.

        For further information please refer to the position summaries or contact Simon Rickard - GM Member Engagement and Sport or Kate Walker - Aquatic Sports Council Chair

        __________

        Diversity and Inclusion

        Life Saving Victoria is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and representative volunteer leadership team.

        We encourage applications from people with a broad range of experiences, skills and perspectives. We welcome applicants of all genders, ages, cultures, abilities and backgrounds who are passionate about contributing to the future of lifesaving sport in Victoria.

        Eligibility Checks

        LSV's Governance team will coordinate the following eligibility and suitability checks:

        • Financial membership confirmation
        • Working With Children Check
        • LSV/SLSA Member Protection and Integrity check
        • Media check

        Applicants may also be required to complete a National Police Check where appropriate.

        Before You Apply

        Please ensure you have the following information ready before commencing your application. Applications cannot be saved once started.

        You will be required to upload:

        You will also be asked to respond to the application questions below.
        __________

        Expressions of Interest timelines

        Open Friday 3 July 2026

        Close 11.45 pm, Wednesday 22 July 2026

        __________ 

        Selection Process

        Following the close of Expressions of Interest:

        • Eligibility and suitability checks will be completed.
        • Applications will be assessed by a panel comprising the Council Chair (or nominee), relevant Council Leadership Team representative and CEO Delegate (or nominee).
        • Recommendations will be made to the Council Leadership Team.
        • The Council Leadership Team will endorse and appoint the successful Committee Chairs.

        Role Compatibility

        Life Saving Victoria operates within a structured governance and operational framework with defined reporting relationships and role accountabilities.

        To support effective governance, manage conflicts of interest and maintain clear role authority, some volunteer positions may not be compatible with other roles within LSV.

        Any role compatibility considerations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis in accordance with LSV's governance framework, policies and risk management requirements.

        __________

        Prior to commencing your application, please review and consider the information below, ensuring you have all the required details ready prior to commencing the submission process. Noting applications cannot be saved.  

        __________

        General Questions (all applicants)

        1. Leadership Experience (Maximum 150 words)

        Describe the leadership experience, skills and strengths you would bring to the Committee Chair role. This may include volunteer, professional or community leadership experience.

        2. Collaboration and Committee Leadership (Maximum 150 words)

        Committee Chairs work with volunteers, Council Leadership Team members and LSV staff to achieve shared outcomes. Describe how you would build an effective committee, encourage collaboration and lead volunteers who may have differing perspectives.

        3. Vision and Strategic Contribution (Maximum 150 words)

        What do you believe are the key priorities for your committee over the next two years, and how would you help deliver meaningful outcomes for Victorian lifesaving sport?

        Role-Specific Questions

        Junior Summer Sport Committee

        1. What do you see as the biggest opportunities to improve junior participation and competition experiences across Victorian lifesaving sport? (Maximum 150 words)

        2. Describe an initiative or improvement you would like the committee to explore that would strengthen junior summer sport over the next two years. (Maximum 150 words)

        3. Describe your experience in planning, and or delivery of a local event/carnival or large scale community event, your leadership experience, responsibilities (max words 200)

        Senior Summer Sport Committee

        1. What do you believe are the key opportunities and challenges facing senior summer competition over the next two years? (Maximum 150 words)

        2. Describe an initiative or improvement you would like the committee to explore to strengthen senior competition, participation or athlete development. (Maximum 150 words)

        3. Describe your experience in planning, and or delivery of a local event/carnival or large scale community event, your leadership experience, responsibilities (max words 200)

        Powercraft Committee

        1. Describe your experience in Powercraft operations, event safety, training or leadership, and how this experience will assist you in leading the committee. (Maximum 150 words)

        2. What do you see as the committee's highest priorities for strengthening Powercraft capability and supporting the safe delivery of lifesaving sport over the next two years? (Maximum 150 words)

        Rules and Integrity Committee

        1. Describe your experience interpreting, applying or developing rules, policies or governance frameworks, and how this experience will assist you in leading this committee. (Maximum 150 words)

        2. What do you see as the committee's highest priorities for strengthening consistency, integrity and confidence in the administration of lifesaving sport? (Maximum 150 words)