Location: Australia-wide (focus on VIC, QLD and WA) Type: Board Position – four meetings per year Salary: Voluntary (pro bono)
About Mob Jobs Mob Jobs is a 100% owned and operated First Nations business that provides specialised culturally safe employment pathways for First Nations people. We also offer a range of tailored corporate development services and training designed to improve organisations cultural capabilities and establish them as an employer of choice for First Nations jobseekers.
About the Organisation Our client is a self-determined Australian First Nations circus company, elevating the voice of Blak circus through culturally grounded research and bold, innovative performance. They bring together First Nations and non-First Nations creatives to build a powerful, unified voice for Blak circus, both nationally and internationally. As a First Nations-led organisation, they prioritise First Nations leadership and are constitutionally required to maintain a majority First Nations board.
About the Role Our client is recruiting for two board positions: Chair and Treasurer. They are looking for people who are available, responsive, and bring generosity, leadership and a commitment to meaningful change. The Chair will lead the board in setting strategic direction and upholding strong governance. The Treasurer will guide the organisation's financial oversight and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
Attend four board meetings a year, plus additional meetings as needed
Contribute to the organisation's strategic direction and strong governance
Chair: lead board meetings and provide leadership to the board
Treasurer: provide financial oversight and report on the organisation's financial position
Support risk management and accountability
Work closely with the majority First Nations team
Champion the organisation and Blak circus across networks and the wider sector
About You
Available, responsive and able to commit to regular board meetings
Brings generosity, leadership and a commitment to meaningful change
Broad networks and strong sector knowledge – from the arts or another industry
Skills in one or more of: risk and governance, government and public sector, finance and accounting, philanthropy and development, or legal and HR
Treasurer: skills and experience in finance and accounting
Passionate about First Nations self-determination and the future of Blak circus
Requirements
Voluntary (pro bono) role
Able to attend four board meetings per year, plus additional meetings as needed
First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply
What You'll Get
Tickets and invitations to performances and events
Be part of building the future of Blak circus
Work directly with a majority First Nations team
Meaningful board and governance experience in the First Nations arts sector
To be successful, you will be a generous, available and responsive leader with a strong commitment to meaningful change and First Nations self-determination.
If you would like to know more about this role, please contact us at: [email protected] or 1300DEADLY (332 359)