Expression of Interest – Board of Directors
In accordance with the RBHS Constitution, three Directors will retire by rotation at the Tuesday 24 November 2026 AGM, Mr Sam Tomaras, Ms Christine O’Leary and Ms Sarah Harris. The three Directors will be standing for re-election.
The RBHS is required to comply with the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) Prudential Standard CPS 520 Fit and Proper and the Financial Accountability Regime. Both require RBHS to assess the fitness and propriety of individuals holding, or being considered for, positions of responsibility, including Director candidates.
For Members considering nominating as a Director, information relating to the skills, knowledge and experience of Directors and the roles and responsibilities of the Board is available in the RBHS Board Governance Policy and the RBHS Constitution 2024.
Eligibility for an RBHS Director Position
- Be over the age of 18
- Be an Australian Resident
- Not be disqualified from acting in the role as a Director
- Not be the auditor of the RBHS or the partner, Director, or employee of the auditor
- Have sufficient time and availability to commit to the role.[1]
Members wishing to be considered for a position of Director are required to provide the following information as part of their nomination:
- A completed Board Director Candidate Nomination and Consent Form
- A completed Fitness and Propriety Declaration
- A completed Conflict of Interest Declaration
- A signed Director Candidate Testimonial
- A completed Skills Matrix and Experience Matrix
- Contact details of referees who can comment on the candidate’s character and experience; and
- A current Curriculum Vitae which details relevant qualifications, professional memberships, skills and experience.
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RBHS will engage an independent third-party provider to undertake validation checks of the information provided by candidates, including character and referee checks, verifying qualifications and professional memberships, regulatory searches, police and confirmation of residency.
After the close of nominations, the Company Secretary (or their delegate) will contact all candidates via email to provide further details regarding the third-party who will undertake these checks.
Following the completion of the validation checks, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee will assess each candidate’s suitability and make a recommendation to the Board regarding the candidate’s fitness and propriety. Following Board consideration, candidates will be advised of the outcome and any subsequent steps in the election process.
To be a valid nomination, all forms and information outlined above must be fully completed, signed and returned to the Company Secretary via email at companysecretary@myrbhs.com.au no later than 5pm on 28 August 2026.
If more than three valid nominations are received, a ballot will be conducted for the 2026 AGM in which all members are entitled to vote. In the event of a ballot being required, the information supplied in the signed Director Candidate Testimonial will be supplied to members as part of the ballot process.
Further Information
For further information regarding the nomination process or eligibility requirements, please contact the Company Secretary, Ms Holly Allen, at: companysecretary@myrbhs.com.au.
[1] In 2026 the number of meetings is as follows: Board – 4, Strategy – 1, Audit Committee – 4, Risk Committee -4, and Nominations and Remuneration Committee – 2. Expectations are that each director would sit on at least one Committee of the Board.