Members are invited to submit nominations for election to the following positions on the AIDA Board of Directors:
- President-Elect (1)
- Elected Directors (3)
- Elected Director (Student) (1)
How to nominate
You must be an active AIDA financial member at the time of nomination to nominate and vote.
Click the button below to download the nomination form. Completed forms must be returned to the independent Company Secretary, Amanda Boland of Business Governance Solutions, at amanda@businessgovernance.com.au.
Nominations close at 12.00 noon (AEST) on Thursday 20 August 2026. Late or incomplete nominations will not be accepted.
Eligibility criteria for AIDA Board candidates:
To be eligible for election as a Director, candidates must:
a) be over 18 years of age;
b) provide a signed consent to act as a Director;
c) not be ineligible to serve as a Director under law, including the Corporations Act and the ACNC Act;
d) have a Director Identification Number; and
e) not be an employee of the Company.
Points (b) and (d) above will be arranged with successful candidates after the election is declared and before the candidate takes office.
Additional Criteria:
Candidates for President-Elect must be:
a) Voting Life Members or Indigenous Medical Graduate Members; and
b) a current or former Director who has served for at least two consecutive years on the Board of the Company at any time since its incorporation.
Candidates for Elected Directors must be:
a) Voting Life Members; or
b) Indigenous Medical Graduate Members who have been members in the class of Indigenous Medical Graduate Member or Indigenous Medical Student Member for at least eighteen consecutive months prior to their nomination.
The Elected Director (Student) must be an Indigenous Medical Student Member.
Voting:
All eligible candidates for the AIDA Board of Directors 2026 election will be announced to eligible Voting Members on Monday 24 August 2026, along with instructions on how to cast your vote in the director election.
For any questions, please contact us at amanda@businessgovernance.com.au.
Supporting information:
Role of the Board
As a collective, the Board is responsible for the governance and strategic oversight of AIDA. The Board provides strategic leadership including:
- Design and develop the strategic plan and monitor its implementation.
- Approve annual budgets, targets, and financial reports.
- Appoint and/or monitor the CEO’s performance and ensure appropriate remuneration.
- Monitor risk management systems, compliance, and governance practices.
- Report financial and operational performance to AIDA members.
Board Committees
The Board may establish committees and working groups to support its work. These bodies make recommendations but cannot make binding decisions unless explicitly authorised. Current Board Committees and working groups include:
- Finance, Risk and Audit Committee
- Governance Committee
- Membership Committee
- Student Representative Committee
- Conference Working Group
Responsibilities of Board Members
Board members are responsible for contributing to the decision-making of the AIDA Board.
Board members cannot make decisions for the organisation independently of other Board members.
Board members are expected to:
- Act with honesty, integrity, and the highest ethical standards.
- Adhere to the applicable obligations and duties set out in relevant organisational policies, including Board and governance policies.
- Be aware of applicable legislation and regulations.
- Complete necessary probity checks upon appointment (e.g. national police check, working with children check).
- Participate in induction and ongoing education programs.
- Commit the time required to fully exercise the duties required of the position (approximately 10 hours per month is needed to prepare for and attend Board and Committee meetings). These meetings are usually held quarterly. Board meetings are a mix of in-person and online. Committee meetings are online.
- Attend and contribute to Board meetings, being well prepared, reading meeting papers and preparing to discuss agenda items.
- Attend a minimum of 80% of all Board and Committee meetings and provide timely advice if attendance is not possible. Unavailability for 2 or more consecutive meetings requires a formal leave of absence request submitted to the Board.
- Participate in at least one Board Committee and other ad hoc committees or working groups.
- Participate in other processes as required (e.g. board performance evaluations, strategic planning meetings, strategic discussions, etc).
- Attend the Annual General Meeting.
- Participate in succession planning, performance management and, if required, removal of the CEO.
- Provide a timely response to requests from management for feedback and engagement in activities specific to the business.
Legal Duties of Directors (Board members)
Directors are subject to specific legal obligations to ensure proper governance, including:
- Directors must act in the best interests of AIDA and ensure decisions are made for legitimate purposes.
- Directors must be diligent in preparing for meetings, understanding the financial position of AIDA, and actively participating in Board activities.
- Information gained through their role must only be used to benefit AIDA, not for personal advantage.
- Directors must declare any conflicts of interest and manage them appropriately.
Expected behaviours for all AIDA Board members
- Act in accordance with AIDA’s Code of Conduct, policies and procedures and demonstrably committed to AIDA’s vision and values.
- Promote a ‘safety first’ culture and act in accordance with AIDA Health, Safety and Wellbeing Policy and management system.
- Promote and support a zero-tolerance culture that recognises all people have the right to live their lives free from abuse, neglect, violence and discrimination.
- Foster and promote an inclusive and collaborative work environment where all employees, volunteers and members feel welcomed, respected, valued and enabled and proud to fully participate, irrespective of their individual differences in background, experience and perspectives.
- Demonstrate teamwork and collaboration and positively contribute to group activities.
- Contribute to innovation and continuous improvement and openly share information and knowledge to enable optimal outcomes for members and the communities they serve.
- Be curious, reflective, and open to continuous learning and new ways of working.
- Complete all mandatory training a required for the Board in a timely manner, to support high quality governance of the organisation.
Being a Board member at AIDA is a significant responsibility. Nominees should ensure they understand the time, effort, and commitment required to fulfil the role. Directors are expected to act with integrity, exercise sound judgment, and prioritise the interests of AIDA and its members.
If you are considering nominating for a Board position, reflect on your capacity to contribute, your alignment with AIDA’s values, and your willingness to engage in good governance practices.