Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) is seeking expressions of interest from appropriately skilled persons, for appointment to a casual vacancy position on the QRU Board.
This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who are passionate about promoting an inclusive, diverse, and progressive rugby culture across Queensland.
The QRU is the not-for-profit governing body for Rugby Union in Queensland with the core objective of nurturing the growth and development of the game in Queensland. The QRU is governed by a Board of up to 9 Directors, 5 of whom are elected by Members.
The QRU has 27 affiliated Members and represents the interests of more than 70,000 players at over 240 clubs and 450 schools, as well as close to 10,000 officials, administrators, and volunteers across the state. Over 16,000 of these players are female, with female participation one of the fastest growing parts of the game.
The QRU is responsible for representative rugby pathways which culminate in our professional Super Rugby and semi-professional Super W teams, the Queensland Reds. Other teams within the QRU’s elite pathways programs include both underage and open representative teams, male and female, across both XVs and Rugby Sevens, as well as Academy programs.
Information about Queensland Rugby Union can be found here
Please note, QRU Directors are volunteers and are not remunerated.
Your expression of interest should be submitted to the QRU Company Secretary, via CoSec@reds.rugby by 5.00pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) Friday 18th July 2025.
It should contain a:
- Brief statement setting out your qualifications & experience (no more than two pages); and
- Statement outlining your suitability for the role (no more than two pages), based on the key skills and attributes outlined below, addressing in particular the specific skills and attributes sought in the current selection process.
Specific skills sought in the current recruitment process:
(NB: It is important for candidates to meet at least one of these criteria)
- People & Culture / best practice Human Resource Management
- Commercial / Marketing & Branding
- Technology & IT / Digital Innovation
Attributes sought in the current recruitment process
- Represent the Rugby community generally, particularly the rugby community in Regional, Rural or Remote areas
- Represent the diverse nature of the QRU membership and rugby community
The QRU seeks Board members who are representative of the diversity of rugby communities we serve and encourages applications from individuals with a range of experiences and backgrounds, including women, people from culturally diverse communities, and groups who may traditionally be underrepresented in governance roles.
Upon receipt of nominations, the recruitment process will be led by the QRU Nominations Committee, consisting of both Directors and Member elected representatives, with recommendations for appointment proceeding to the Board.
Applicants from previous director recruitment process are requested to re-submit their CV if they are interested in applying for this vacancy.
Whilst appointment to this casual vacancy will be made by the QRU Board, the successful applicant will be required to stand for election at the QRU Annual General Meeting in March 2026, where QRU members will vote to confirm the appointment.
For enquiries in relation to the role, please contact the QRU Company Secretary, Mr Graham Maher, on CoSec@reds.rugby
General skills for all Directors:
QRU Directors are Members of the Board of a public company. Accordingly, Members are selected to ensure the highest level of performance, both in terms of operational performance and strong corporate governance practice. Candidates must understand corporate governance, and their duties and responsibilities as a director of a public company.
A diversity of skills, backgrounds, and experiences is sought in Directors, including representation of the diverse Membership of the QRU and of the wider Rugby community.
Specific attributes and skills for all Directors:
- Demonstrated interest in, knowledge of and commitment to the game of Rugby;
- Advocacy for the game of Rugby and the Rugby community;
- Sound business judgement;
- Absence of conflicts of interest or other legal impediments to serving on the Board;
- Willingness to devote the required time to attend regular Board or committee meetings;
- Good reputation, integrity, and leadership qualities;
- High intelligence, with problem solving capabilities;
- Team player, good communicator, and capable spokesperson; and,
- Possess relevant functional skills in one or more of the following areas:
- Strategy and risk management
- Finance & Accounting
- Business and commercial management
- Rugby experience, in either community or professional Rugby
- Legal and industrial relations
- High Performance Sport
- Executive sports industry leadership
- Marketing, media, and digital communications
- People & Culture / best practice Human Resource management
- Technology & IT / Digital Innovation
