Careers
Finance, Risk & Audit Committee Chair
- Contribute your expertise in a voluntary leadership role supporting the governance and sustainability of motorsport in Australia.
- Play a key role in strengthening financial governance, risk management and audit assurance for a national sporting organisation.
- Work with an experienced and passionate team committed to supporting the long-term success and integrity of motorsport.
Applications Due: Wednesday 15 July, 2026.
About Us
We are a passionate team focused on the development, regulation, promotion and administration of motorsport across Australia. As the National Sporting Organisation and custodian of four wheeled motorsport in this country, we are a dedicated, talented and collaborative team committed to doing what is best for the sport.
About the Role
As Chair of the Finance, Risk & Audit Committee (FRAC), you will provide independent oversight and leadership across Motorsport Australia’s financial governance, risk management and assurance functions.
This role plays a critical part in supporting the Board’s stewardship of Motorsport Australia through sound financial oversight, effective risk management and strong governance practices. The appointment is for an initial three-year term, with FRAC meeting approximately six times per year.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the Committee to ensure effective governance, robust oversight and productive decision-making.
- Overseeing the integrity of financial reporting, financial performance, solvency, budgeting and key financial risks.
- Providing oversight of the organisation’s enterprise risk management framework, including strategic, operational, financial and compliance risks.
- Monitoring emerging risks and ensuring appropriate mitigation strategies are in place.
- Overseeing external audit and assurance activities, working closely with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and auditors to ensure high-quality, transparent reporting and effective resolution of issues.
- Reviewing and endorsing the annual insurance program and key governance policies for Board approval.
- Ensuring strong internal controls and compliance frameworks are maintained across the organisation.
About You
You will demonstrate:
- Senior executive financial leadership experience, ideally as a current or former CFO or equivalent executive role with responsibility for organisational financial strategy, reporting and controls.
- Strong financial acumen, including the ability to oversee financial reporting, budgeting, solvency, liquidity management and key financial risks.
- Board and governance experience, with a sound understanding of governance responsibilities and effective oversight practices. Prior FRAC Chair experience is not required.
- Knowledge of insurance governance and placement processes, including oversight of organisational insurance programs and associated risk considerations.
- Practical experience with enterprise risk management frameworks, with the ability to apply a pragmatic, outcomes-focused approach to strategic, operational, financial and compliance risks.
- Understanding of audit and assurance processes, including engagement with external auditors and oversight of audit outcomes and recommendations.
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to facilitate robust discussion, and build effective relationships with Board members, executives, auditors and stakeholders.
- High levels of integrity, independence and professional judgement.
- Professional accounting qualification (CA or CPA mandatory).
- Motorsport specific knowledge is not required.
How to Apply
Please email your resume and cover letter to recruitment@motorsport.org.au attention Nicky Lennon, Executive Officer, People Remuneration & Nominations Committee (PRNC). Please refer to the position description and FRAC charter.
There are currently no vacancies at Motorsport Australia. Please check this page at a later date, or follow Motorsport Australia on LinkedIn to get notifications on any new opportunities.
You will receive a message confirming that your application has been received. We have a small HR team, so unfortunately, we are unable to provide feedback to every applicant at the initial application stage.
All shortlisted candidates will generally be contacted within 10 days of the job advertisement closing date. If you have not heard from us during this time, it is likely that you’re your application has been unsuccessful.
An initial phone interview will be undertaken with shortlisted applicants with successful candidates booked in for a face-to-face interview.
If you would like further information or to speak to Motorsport Australia’s Chief People Officer, please email recruitment@motorsport.org.au or call 03 9593 7777.
Follow Motorsport Australia on LinkedIn to get notifications on any new opportunities.
Joining Motorsport Australia means being part of a passionate, tight-knit team in a dynamic and exciting industry. With around 50 staff, we’re all about doing what’s best for the sport we love.
Whether you’re working with our members, out at events, or part of the action behind the scenes at head office, you’ll be helping us bring our vision to life – getting more people to enjoy more motorsport, more often. Everyone here plays a part in shaping the future of the organisation.
Our culture means a lot to us. It is something we are proud of and always building on. We take pride not just in what we do, but in the positive, supportive environment we’ve created together.
Some benefits provided by Motorsport Australia include:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Salary packaging and novated leasing
- Discounted car insurance
- One additional days leave to be taken in the month of your birthday
- Recognition and reward for staff including celebration of service and personal milestones
- Social activities including annual movie night, regular morning teas & celebratory lunches
- Monthly 15-minute neck and shoulder massage in the office
- Flu vaccinations
- Access to Grand Prix tickets
We also partner with Acacia Connection for our Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service available to staff and their immediate family members
We support work placements and university internships, with a number of our staff becoming employed with Motorsport Australia through these programs.
All of our vacancies are advertised on our website, so check in regularly. We are always looking for skilled and motivated people who are keen to support our vision and values.
Motorsport Australia can facilitate opportunities for students studying Sports Management, by providing opportunities to gain real-world experience in a live environment across multiple departments.
If you are currently a Sports Management student, please consult your University directly on how you can apply.
Key responsibilities include:
- Membership Department: Assist with processing competitor licences and work closely in a team environment.
- Motorsport Operations: Assist with day-to-day administration and understand the intricacies of motorsport administration.
- Sport Development: Provide administration support to the Sport and Club Development team, and gain an understanding about increasing participation in motorsport.
- Other specialised departments or areas of interest across Motorsport Australia