NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN FOR WMRR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NOMINATIONS CLOSE 5PM AEDT TUESDAY 25 MARCH 2025

The Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia (WMRR) is a CEO-led, not-for-profit membership organisation. As the national peak body representing Australia’s $17 billion waste and resource recovery (WARR) industry, WMRR has more than 2,300 members from over 410 entities nationwide, including representation from business organisations, the three (3) tiers of government, universities and Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) including research bodies.  

WMRR is governed by a Board of Directors who are responsible for the strategic direction and governance of the organisation. The Board of Directors currently consists of a mix of three (3) Elected Directors (including the President and Vice President) in addition to a mix of Nominated Directors and Peak Industry Directors.

The composition of WMRR’s Board aims to consist of Directors who:
* are active WMRR participants and contributors;
* bring demonstrated experience in the WARR industry including (but not limited to): infrastructure investment and operations, collection, remanufacturing, recycling, resource recovery, energy recovery, community engagement and education, well as government, policy and operations, and
* reflect industry’s diverse membership.

This year, two (2) Director positions will become available:
1. The National President - who will be elected by Association Members, and
2. A Nominated Director – who will be appointed by the Board’s Nomination Committee.

The WMRR Board meets for a maximum of half a day, six (6) times a year. Board positions are voluntary however reasonable travel and accommodation costs will be met.
Nominations are welcome from all WMRR financial members.

National Board President - one (1) position open for nomination
The WMRR President is a national position elected directly by WMRR members. The President has a seat on the Board of Directors and is the Chair of the Board.
It is the role of the President to work with the CEO to ensure that the organisation maintains positive and productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including government and other strategic organisations.

The ability to acquire knowledge and understanding of the WMRR Constitution, rules and policies and agreement to devote appropriate time to being Chairperson of WMRR and National President, including time requirements for inter alia liaison with the CEO in relation to Board meeting agendas, attendance at Board and Board Committee meetings, attendance and participation in WMRR events and conferences where appropriate, other Board functions, and management of the CEO performance review process, is integral to this role.

Eligibility requirements, desirable criteria and the roles and responsibilities of the WMRR National President and can be found on this form, which must be submitted as part of your nomination.

Nominations received will be reviewed by the Board Nominations Committee against the eligibility criteria. A membership vote will occur in April 2025 in the event that there is more than one (1) eligible candidate for the President role.

The outcome of any necessary elections will be announced at the 2025 AGM on Thursday 5 June 2025.

Nominated Director - one (1) position open for nomination
Nominated Directors are appointed by the Board Nominations Committee. These positions are skills based, with the Committee preferencing candidates who can assist the WMRR Board in best reflecting the depth and breadth of the WARR sector. This means that the Committee will consider the gaps in the skillsets of existing Board Directors when assessing nominations for these positions.

Eligibility requirements and desirable criteria and can be found on this form, which must be submitted as part of your nomination. WMRR members located in SA and WA and//or those with experience representing the interests of government stakeholders are encouraged to apply, given WMRR’s desire to ensure it reflects the breadth and depth of industry.

The Nominated Director will be appointed by the Board Nominations Committee ahead of the 2025 AGM.

Terms of engagement:
The elected WMRR President and appointed Nominated Director shall hold office for a term of two (2) years, commencing at the WMRR AGM on Thursday 5 June 2025. 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.
Directors are required to have an understanding of the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and Directors’ obligations and duties including the financial competence associated with holding the role of a Director. All Directors must accept that any state, sectional or other interests are secondary to their governance role related to the interests of the Association.

Lodging your nomination
Nominations are to be lodged by email.

All financial WMRR members may self-nominate with the endorsement of two (2) proposers who are also current financial members of WMRR.

To submit a nomination, you will need to:
1. Complete the appropriate nomination form – President, Nominated Director.
2. Provide a 200-word summary outlining your key attributes and what you will bring to the role
3. Provide a current CV.
Applicants applying for both positions must complete both nomination forms. 

The completed documents must be emailed to [email protected] by no later than 5pm AEDT on Tuesday 25 March 2025. Nominations after this date and incomplete nominations will not be considered.

To ensure that your membership is up to date, please contact the WMRR office on 02 8746 5000 or email [email protected].