Nominations NOW OPEN – AMA SA Council-appointed Directors

AMA SA is seeking nominations from eligible members for three Council-appointed Director positions on the AMA SA Board.

These positions provide an opportunity for members to contribute to the strategic leadership, governance and long-term sustainability of AMA SA and to help ensure the Association continues to effectively represent and support the South Australian medical profession.

Nominations Open

Nominations open on 14 August 2026 and will close at 5.00 pm on Friday, 5 September 2026.

Completed nomination forms, including CV, should be emailed to: president@amasa.org.au

Eligibility

Under the AMA SA Constitution, a Council-appointed Director must:

• Be a Voting Member of AMA SA.
• Have previously served for at least two years as either a Councillor or a member of an AMA SA Committee within the preceding five calendar years.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be otherwise qualified to hold office under the Associations Incorporation Act.
• Provide written consent to act as a Director.

Council-appointed Directors are appointed for a term determined by Council of up to two years.

About the Board

The Board is responsible for the overall management and governance of AMA SA. Under the Constitution, key responsibilities include:

• Setting and monitoring organisational strategy and approving the strategic plan.
• Oversight of risk management, legal and regulatory compliance.
• Approval of budgets, financial statements and monitoring financial performance.
• Appointing, supporting and overseeing the performance of the CEO.
• Approving key policies, delegations, governance frameworks and committee terms of reference.

Expectations of Directors

Board Members are expected to:

• Act in the best interests of AMA SA.
• Exercise their duties with due care and diligence.
• Maintain the confidentiality of Board discussions and decisions.
• Declare and appropriately manage actual or potential conflicts of interest.

Time Commitment

The Board meets at least six times each year, with additional meetings held as required. Meetings may be conducted in person or via technology.

Directors may also be asked to serve on Board Committees, including the Governance and Nominations Committee or the Finance, Risk and Audit Committee.

Selection Process

Following the close of nominations, nominations will be reviewed to confirm eligibility requirements have been met. Eligible nominations will then be considered through the governance process before being submitted to Council for voting and appointment. The Council will determine the appointment of Council-appointed Directors in accordance with the Constitution.

Members interested in contributing their skills, experience and leadership to AMA SA are warmly encouraged to nominate.

For further information, please contact Alex Brown at abrown@amasa.org.au.