Call for Nominations

AMA Victoria is seeking nominations from members for the position of AMA Victoria nominee for appointment as a director to the Board of Australian Medical Association Limited (AMA Ltd) (the Board).

The Board is the governing body of the AMA at the national level and is made up of six company directors who define the strategic goals and oversee the financial management of the national AMA Group. The Board is accountable to the members for the Company's business and operations. 
 

Responsibilities and Conditions of Appointment

Key responsibilities of the Board include:

• Leadership and strategic direction 
   
• Governance 
   
• Financial and risk management

AMA Ltd  Board members are elected for a two-year period and are eligible for reappointment to a maximum of three such terms. Terms run from the close of each Annual General Meeting, with the next to be held on 29 May 2025.

The Board normally meets six times per year, three of which are face-to-face meetings, typically held in Canberra, plus a number of ‘deep dive’ sessions.

Meetings for 2025 are as follows:

The incoming Board member is required to attend all meetings for 2025 after the Annual General Meeting.

Directors are required to serve on Committees of the Board, including the Audit and Investment committees.

They may also be appointed by the Board to serve on the boards of AMA Ltd subsidiaries, including Australasian Medical Publishing Company Proprietary Limited and Doctors Health Services Pty Ltd.

Board members of AMA Ltd receive remuneration and reasonable expenses associated with attending Board meetings in Canberra.
 

Skills and Experience Required

The range of skills and experience against which nominees to the Board will be assessed is set out below.

• Previous AMA Victoria Board experience. Essential. Knowledge and experience of the dealings and operations of AMA Victoria from a board perspective.
   
• Diversity (gender, cultural): Essential. Ideally nominees will reflect the diversity of AMA membership.
   
• Strategic capability/leadership: Essential. Ability to think strategically and identify strategic opportunities and threats.
   
• Financial literacy: Essential. Ability to read and comprehend corporate accounts, financial materials, and financial reporting requirements. Ability to use this knowledge to set direction and make tough decisions about AMA’s future.
   
• Governance/risk management: Desirable. Experience to understand governance and risk management requirements. If a director requires additional training then an AICD course will be sourced.
   
• Legal: Desirable. A knowledge and understanding of the corporations law and the statutory environment that the AMA operates in; and when to seek legal advice is critical for all Boards.
   
• Membership and communications: Desirable. An understanding of contemporary member engagement practices which can include mass media; social media; market segmentation; stakeholder engagement; or campaign management.
   
• Board experience and qualifications: Desirable. Experience as a Director. Relevant professional qualifications such as GAICD or equivalent.
   
• Alignment with AMA's vision and values: Essential. A commitment to acting in accordance with AMA’s vision and values.
   
• Corporate digital systems: Desirable. An understanding of how digital technology strategies can leverage the performance of AMA’s operations and membership management and engagement.  
   

How to Nominate and By When

The nomination must be signed by the candidate and a seconder, both of whom must be financial Ordinary or voting Associate members of AMA Victoria.

A suggested nomination form can be found here.

Nominations and any documentation supporting the nomination must be received by the Company Secretary by email to [email protected] by 8am on Monday 24 March 2025.

All nominations will be considered by the Board of AMA Victoria before it determines its appointee to the Board of Australian Medical Association Limited.

If you have any queries regarding nominating or any other matters related to the AMA Ltd Board position please email the Company Secretary on [email protected]

PETER GOFFIN FGIA
Company Secretary
AMA Victoria