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Togethr Trustees Pty Ltd is the trustee of Equip Super (the Fund). As a Equip Super member, you are able to nominate your interest in being considered for the position of Member Representative Director, subject to eligibility under the Board Appointment and Renewal Policy and Fit and Proper Policy. The appointed Director will sit on the Boards of Togethr Trustees Pty Ltd (the Trustee) and Togethr Holdings Pty Ltd.

Nominations open on Monday 20 April 2026 and must be received by us, no later than 5:00pm (AEST) on Friday 8 May 2026.

Currently, the Trustee Board comprises three Independent Directors, three Member Representative Directors and three Employer Representative Directors. It is important that our Board of Directors maintains the skills and experience required to manage the Fund in accordance with the governing rules, relevant laws and in the best financial interests of the members and beneficiaries.

In addition to the general skills requirement, the Trustee Board has determined that it is seeking candidates whose skill set complements the current Board; specifically, the successful candidate should be able to demonstrate proficiency in one or more of the following position specific skills:

  • Product and Customer Knowledge
  • Technology and Digital
  • Fund Administration and Operations

A candidate must meet the minimum skills and qualifications requirements. An external party independent of the Trustee Board and Management has been engaged to assess the skills, education, qualifications and experience of all persons offering themselves for appointment as a Member Representative Director. You are encouraged to read the Board Appointment and Renewal Policy, Fit and Proper Policy and Member Director Competency Statement to ensure you understand the Fund’s requirements.

Probity checks, including Police and Bankruptcy checks, qualifications authentication and conflicts declarations, will also be required.

Existing Directors are also eligible to stand for re-appointment.

Eligibility criteria

You must:

  • have been a member of Equip Super or Catholic Super for at least 90 days, at the time you submit your nomination;
  • be able to satisfy the Board that you have a direct, substantial and relevant connection to the membership base or to an industry that employs a significant number of our members, to ensure that a deep understanding of our members’ perspective will continue to inform the Trustee’s decision making;
  • satisfy all the requirements of the Trustee's Board Appointment and Renewal Policy, including the general eligibility criteria and the position-specific skills requirements; and
  • Be aged 18 or over at the time of your nomination.

The successful candidate will be expected to take office from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2030, subject to any early termination or extension.

Interested in becoming a Member Director?

If you are interested in becoming a Member Representative Director, you should download the complete Candidate Information Pack below, which includes:

  • Nomination Form and ‘Disclosure of Duties and Interests’;
  • Member Director Competency Statement, which includes details of the eligibility criteria;
  • 2026 Trustee Guidebook for Director Candidates;
  • Board Appointment and Renewal Policy;
  • Code of Conduct;
  • Fit and Proper Policy; and
  • Conflicts Management Policy.

How to apply

To nominate yourself as a candidate, you must:

  1. Review the competency statement to ensure that you meet the minimum eligibility criteria for qualifications, education and experience.
  2.  Complete the Nomination Form.
  3.  Attach a copy of your curriculum vitae to the Nomination Form.
  4. Complete the ‘Disclosure of Duties and Interests’ form.
  5.  Lodge your nomination by returning:
  •     the completed nomination form;
  •     a curriculum vitae; and
  •     the completed document ‘Disclosure of Duties and Interests’ form.
Submit your application

The completed documents may be returned by email to csecretariat@equipsuper.com.au

Please note that hard copy forms, faxes, and late lodgements will not be accepted.

Nominations close at 5:00pm (AEST) on Friday 8 May 2026.

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