Edited 30 april 2024:

An earlier version of the application process stated that you must hold MAV membership in order to be eligible. This has now been waived. The deadline to submit has now been extended to 15 May 2024.

Overview

In 2024, there are 2 positions on our Board of Directors that will become vacant.

At this stage in MAV’s evolution, the Board have identified that we need to more accurately reflect our community and society more broadly, in addition to calling for specific skill sets.

As such, we strongly encourage applications from people who are part of historically marginalised and underrepresented groups including First Nations people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities and people from the LGBTIQA+ community.

ABOUT MAV

We champion culturally diverse artists and communities to create systems of cultural production and participation that uphold equity and self-determination.

Our goals are:

• To champion the development of artists and artform practices that speak to who we are as Australians, embedding pluralism and diversity as a fount of artistic and cultural innovation;
• To build the case for diversity as one of our greatest cultural assets, through the generation of critical and compelling new work; and
• To lead transformation in our sector, contesting the marginality of diverse artistic practices through the application of contemporary lenses and frameworks.

About the Board

MAV (MAV) operates under the guidance of a volunteer Board. The Board is accountable to members, funders and sponsors requiring them to perform their roles professionally, with integrity, and in the public interest.

The role of the Board

The Board sets the goals and objectives of MAV and delegates the achievement of those goals and objectives to management.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The key duties of Board members include:

• Knowledge and understanding of MAV’s Constitution and Strategic Plan
• Comply with their duties as directors under the MAV constitution, policies and procedures and relevant legislation
• Act in good faith in the best interests of the company and to further its charitable purpose
• Not to misuse their position as a director
• Not to misuse information that they gain in their role as a director
• To disclose any perceived or material conflicts of interest
• To ensure that the financial affairs of the company are managed responsibly
• Be active participants in board activities, including attending meetings, joining subcommittees, and preparing for meetings in advance.
• Treat other members with professionalism, courtesy, and respect to create a positive and healthy work environment

ABOUT YOU

The Board has undertaken a skills and experience analysis and has determined that the technical skills and expertise listed below will complement the current Board profile, and is seeking nominations from candidates with demonstrated exposure to/experience in:

• Financial management
• HR, governance and/or legal skills
• Corporate, business and/or entrepreneurial skills
• Building strategic, high level partnerships
• Fundraising from major donors, companies, government, trusts and foundations
• High level experience in the development and delivery of creative and performance programs
• Experience as an artist, arts manager, worker or programmer/curator
• Strong links to multicultural communities and/or lived experience as a multicultural person.

Application Process

To find out more and apply for a Director role, please click the Apply Now link below.