Director Nominations 2022/24
In accordance with the Constitution of Australian Institute of Traffic Planning and Management Ltd (AITPM Ltd) (ACN 062 495 452), nominations are called for three positions on the Board of Directors of the Institute.
Nominations have now closed.
A national election will be held after this date should the number of nominations exceed the number of vacancies.
The term of office will be two years. The three vacant positions will form a ten-member Board comprising 5 nationally elected Directors (including the two current incumbents Andrew Leedham and Paul Smith) and 5 State Branch committee appointed Directors (commencing following the AGM: Erin Thomas, Ganesh Vengdasalam, Reece Humphreys, James Parrott , and Richard Isted) .
The Board Directors are jointly responsible for providing leadership, setting strategic direction and policy and oversee the business and affairs of the Institute.
The Director position is entirely voluntary and applicants should consider obtaining their employees approval before nominating as meetings will be held during normal working hours. Some travel can be expected.
Members of the Institute who are considering nominating should familiarise themselves with the following documents which are available on the AITPM website:
- Board Charter (and in particular section 8)
- The Constitution
- The Strategic Plan
- Annual Report 2020-21
Any queries relating to governance and operation of the Board should be directed to the CEO Kirsty Kelly
Below is some important information for members regarding eligibility and voting rights.
Eligibility Requirements
In accordance with the Constitution, to be considered eligible for a Board position of AITPM Ltd,
nominees must meet the following criteria:
a) be a Full Member (Membership in the grades of Fellow, Member or Life Member);
b) Have previously served on a Branch Committee for at least one full term; and
c) Have previously been elected as an office bearer on a Branch Committee.
A person is not eligible to be a Director of AITPM Ltd if they are ineligible to be a director under
the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).
Desired skills and Experience
Experience, capabilities and/or qualifications in areas of business management including strategic planning, finance, budgeting, legal and risk, environmental scanning/competitor analysis and/or marketing would be an considered an advantage.
Why Volunteer at AITPM?
This is an exciting opportunity for members to contribute to the future of AITPM, to give back to their industry while developing leadership and strategic management skills, and continuing to build and enhance their personal industry and communication networks. A directorship with AITPM is a rewarding experience and one seen within industry as a desirable competency and key competitive advantage.
I volunteer with AITPM because I get to collaborate and work with a bunch of passionate industry professionals, who are also just lovely people in general. My experience on the committee has expanded my knowledge and connections in the industry. Also, I find it rewarding to help deliver events for my peers.
Alice Shi, Senior Traffic Engineer, Cardno
As a recently arrived expat, I wanted to feel more connected to the industry. Volunteering with AITPM has allowed me not merely to meet others in our industry, but to strengthen my relationship with them by actively working together. I also believe that entities such as the AITPM has a role to play in disseminating information (and educating people), as we do via technical sessions. It therefore gives me a sense that I am contributing to the general betterment of the industry, which in turns improves better outcomes for clients, and ultimately results in a better world for the current and future generations.
Berino Lorio, SMEC
Professionally, I have developed key industry contacts and being a committee member has helped grow my confidence and leadership skills. On a personal level being a committee member help me stay connected to the working world whilst I was on maternity leave.
Manesha Ravji, Associate: Transport, Ratio Consultants
Participating on the AITPM committee has been valuable to gain exposure within the industry and grow my network (which has been crucial for me being still relatively new to transport). It has also been fantastic for my professional development, in particular through learning about all the great things being achieved within the industry (failures included!). Continued learning is important and is something I'm passionate about - AITPM offers this to its membership.
Anita McCracken, Manager, Road Safety Policy at RAC