EOIs invited: A2EP is seeking new Independent Directors for its Board

The Australian Alliance for Energy Productivity (A2EP) is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from suitably qualified candidates for appointment as Independent Directors to the A2EP Board.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the governance and strategic direction of a respected and influential not‑for‑profit organisation focused on collaboration, innovation and the practical delivery of energy productivity and decarbonisation outcomes across the Australian economy.

About A2EP

A2EP is an independent, not‑for‑profit coalition of business, government and research leaders working to improve energy productivity and accelerate the transition to net zero. Established in 2009, A2EP plays a leading role in policy advocacy, member collaboration and knowledge‑sharing across all sectors of the economy.

Skills and experience

Independent Directors are expected to bring skills and experience aligned to the Board Skills Matrix. The Board is particularly interested in candidates who offer depth in one or more of the following areas:

Preferred skills

• Government, policy or public‑sector engagement, particularly in energy, climate, sustainability or infrastructure contexts.

• Fundraising and philanthropy, including experience developing and executing fundraising strategies, cultivating institutional partners, and securing financial support from corporate, government or philanthropic sources.

• International industry relations, including building and maintaining strategic relationships across global markets, engaging with international stakeholders, and representing organisations in cross-border or multinational industry forums.

• Corporate governance and assurance, including experience as a non‑executive director or in an equivalent governance role and chairing a working committee.

  
  

Highly regarded skills

• Financial, accounting or audit capability, with the ability to contribute strong financial oversight and assurance.

• Legal, regulatory or compliance experience, particularly in complex or regulated environments.

• Risk management, including oversight of organisational, regulatory or reputational risk.

• Digital, data, technology or cyber risk oversight at Board or executive level.

Experience in membership‑based and/or not‑for‑profit organisations is beneficial.

A2EP is committed to improving gender, cultural and professional diversity on the Board and strongly encourages candidates who bring diverse perspectives and lived experience.

Time commitment

• Approximately five Board meetings per year (generally two hours each)

• One annual strategy session and attendance at the AGM

• Occasional out‑of‑session matters

• Committee participation, where relevant

  
  

With Company Secretary support, the expected time commitment is approximately 2–3 hours per month on average.

Remuneration

At the 2025 AGM, members approved in-principle the payment of independent directors, and the Constitution is currently being revised to enable this, with the proposed amendments to be put to members for approval at the 2026 AGM in November.

How to apply

To learn more about this opportunity and how to express your interest, please download and review the following documents:

• A2EP Independent Director Recruitment Information Document

• A2EP Independent Director Role Description

• Independent Director Expression of Interest Form

All Expressions of Interest must be received by 5:00pm (AEST), 30 June 2026.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact the Company Secretary at megan.ogier@a2ep.org.au in the first instance.