Call for nominations 2026 Board Ballot
Nomination deadline: Friday 14 August 2026
We're seeking strategic thinkers with skills in strategic governance to guide the AES, and to play a key role in achieving the goals of our current AES strategic plan. With a commitment to diversity, the AES needs Board members with skills, vision, and the time and capacity to participate as part of the AES leadership team as a Director on the Board.
As required by our Constitution, this year we are seeking nominations for three Directors to join the Board for a two-year term.
Participation by AES members comes in many forms. We are grateful for all the ways that members contribute their time and energy. Your efforts help our association to flourish. Nominating for the role of Board Director requires the particular ability to focus on strategic governance.
The AES Board of Directors
Board Directors contribute to the professional association in a distinctive way, focussing on vision, purpose, short and long term strategic issues and their implications for governance. This role is not an operational role.
The voice, energy and expertise of directors guides the association to build and maintain an inclusive and diverse evaluation community, able to meet the needs of a diverse Australia into the future. In this role you will gain a deep understanding of organisational and member needs and you will help the AES achieve our goals.
The two-year term is a voluntary position and a career development opportunity. It requires time and energy. Directors are strongly encouraged to sit on one board committee during their tenure as a Board Director.
We have a relational board that is connected to purpose and works to a set of organisational values. We believe in building trust and working together towards the shared goals of the AES. The role of Board Director is a challenging and rewarding role that is central to the future of the AES. Please consider this opportunity to play a key role in our future.
Kim Grey, AES President
Notice to AES Members
The AES is seeking nominations from eligible voting members of the company to fill three vacant Board Elected Director positions to sit on the Board for a two-year term commencing at the end of the AGM to be held online during November 2026.
In accordance with clause 27.3 of the Constitution, candidates must be members or nominated representatives of organisational members and satisfy the criteria in clause 24.1 of the Constitution.
The Board of Directors role is to oversee and provide leadership and strategic direction for the organisation. Managing business operations is delegated to the CEO who manages the staff team, and the Directors role does not have a focus on operations.
To nominate for the vacant positions, please complete the nomination form, and return, along with your nominee statement as well as a declaration of interests in other organisations (either in a paid or voluntary capacity), (as per the instructions on the form) by 4:00 pm 14 August 2026.
Following a ballot of eligible voting members, the new Board will be announced at this year's Annual General Meeting to be held online during November 2026.
Note: The AES is an ACNC registered charity and an Australian Public Company Limited by Guarantee and holds business, directors and officers liability, and professional indemnity insurance. (ABN 13 886 280 969, ACN: 606 044 624 Registered address: 425 Smith Street, Fitzroy, Vic, 3065)
Director Identification Numbers
Candidates are asked to apply for a Director Identification Number (DIN) at the time of nomination to ensure they are compliant with the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), should they be elected. Directors must have a DIN before they are elected or appointed as a Director. It is a criminal offence if you do not apply on time.
- List of current board members.
- Audited financial statements are in our annual reports.
- Board of Directors Responsibilities are in the Board Director position description.
- The AES is committed to having a diverse representation in governance and operations for the society.
Bill Wallace, Company Secretary
Board ballot
A ballot of eligible members will be held during August and September 2026.
Eligible financial members*will be sent an email inviting them to vote from Election Buddy, our provider of secure ballot technology. By following the link in the Election Buddy email you will be able to select your preferred candidates for three (3) vacant Director positions, the candidates’ names are listed in random order. The successful three candidates will be calculated by Election Buddy using a semi-optional preferential system, i.e., you must rank your three preferred candidates. You can continue numbering more than three (3) candidates, but for your vote to be counted you must number at least three (3) candidates, as you are electing three (3) Directors.
*Only financial members of the Australian Evaluation Society Limited are entitled to vote. Financial members are those where the member's subscription or, in the case of the nominated representive of an organisational member, the organisation's subsciption is not more than one month in arrears at the commencement date of voting.