Call for nominations

Togethr Trustees Pty Ltd is the trustee of Equip Super (the Fund). As you are an Equip Super employer, you are able to nominate a candidate to be considered for the position of an Employer 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 Wednesday 10 September 2025 and must be received by us, no later than 5:00pm (AEST) on Friday 3 October 2025.

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 set the strategic direction of the Fund in the best financial interests of the members.

In addition to the general skills requirements, 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:

  1. Fund Administration and Service Delivery;
  2. Member Experience and Technology;
  3. Insurance Arrangements; and
  4. Operational Risk and Transformation.

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 an Employer Representative Director. You are encouraged to read the Board Appointment and Renewal Policy, Fit and Proper Policy and 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:

  • be nominated by a representative of a nominating Employer;
  • 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 Employers’ perspectives 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 set out in the Competency Statement for this role; and
  • be aged 18 or over at the time of your nomination.

The successful candidate will be expected to take office from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2029, subject to any early termination or extension.

Interested in becoming an Employer Director?

Download the complete Candidate Information Pack below, which includes:

  • Nomination Form and ‘Disclosure of Duties and Interests’;
  • Competency Statement, which includes details of the eligibility criteria;
  • 2025 Trustee Guidebook for Director Candidates;
  • Board Appointment and Renewal Policy;
  • Code of Conduct;
  • Fit and Proper Policy; and
  • Conflicts Management Policy.

Code of conduct

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Competency statement

PDF 310955 KB

Employer Director

Nomination form

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Employer Director

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:
    1. the completed Nomination Form;
    2. a curriculum vitae; and
    3. the completed ‘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 3 October 2025.

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