Here are eight reasons you should think about it!
1. Use your talents to help others
As an experienced business leader in the automotive aftermarket, you have valuable insights, skills and talents that can be harnessed for the benefit of over 26,000 Capricorn Members and the industry as a whole.
2. Be a part of something bigger
Most Capricorn Members run small to medium-sized businesses. The Board is an excellent opportunity to gain a closer understanding of how larger businesses operate—gaining insights and experience you’ll be able to apply to your own business.
3. Have a voice at the table where decisions are made
Being a part of the Board is your opportunity to shape Capricorn’s future direction, strategy and governance. Having a direct hand in Capricorn’s ongoing success is something our Directors find extremely rewarding.
4. Improve your leadership and management skills
The skills you will learn working with other Directors on the Board will make you a better business operator. While in the first year you’ll likely be listening and learning, you’ll quickly gain high-level skills in everything from communication to governance.
5. Get the best governance training available, for free
In your first Board term you’ll get to complete the Australian Institute of Company Directors’ Course, which will give you a solid understanding of the knowledge a cooperative Director needs. You’ll also have your own training budget.
6. Broaden your knowledge base
Our Directors will tell you serving on the Board has broadened both their mindset and experience. You will quickly get insights into areas as diverse as strategy, policy, finance, legal, risk and compliance, IT and executive management.
7. Become a leading voice in our industry
It’s an opportunity to step up to become a voice for your state, for your region, for businesses and business owners like you. It gives you a platform to be heard, to listen, to drive change, to make a difference. It is a chance to lead.
8. Challenge yourself
Chances are you’re very comfortable running your business. You’re very good at it and your business is successful. A seat on the Capricorn Board is an opportunity to step outside your comfort zone while doing something that benefits the industry you love.
2024 SA/NT Capricorn Director Election
This year, Capricorn is looking for an energetic and passionate Member to join our board of directors to represent the South Australia/Northern Territory (SA/NT) zone. It’s a perfect opportunity to further contribute to the automotive industry and experience all the positives outlined above!
Nominations open: Tuesday, 21 May 2024 8am (AWST)
Nominations close: Tuesday, 18 June 2024 5pm (AWST)
For more information, download the Candidate Information Pack at cap.coop/nominations
