Moorambilla. Sing dance drum laugh learn. Connect to culture. Build capacity, Strive for excellence. Perform engage dream big, think wide. Live a life of possibility. Moorambilla.

Mooramabilla Voices Board Job Description

Moorambilla Voices Limited is entering a period of change, it is an exciting opportunity to make a difference and direct an organisation that is focused on innovation and delivering an impeccable service to our communities. Appointments to the Board are executed under a volunteer arrangement. An annual allowance is provided to cover the costs associated with undertaking the required duties.

Annual Budget: aprox $1m Number of Paid Staff: 2 fte, 5pte (Covid 2020 – 2 fte, 2pte) Number of contracted Artists: 22 (2020) Number of Volunteers: 70 Community Segment: Arts/Choral/Dance/Taiko/Youth/Indigenous/Remote/Regional

Current Board Size: 4, comprising 3 non‐executive and 1 executive directors. The preferred number of non‐ executive directors is 6 to ensure diversity of director background, skills and experience.

Board Meetings (frequency): every two months Board Meetings Held: Third Tuesday every second month Local Government Areas: Regional Council (Geurie, Wellington, Ballimore, ), Shire (), (Peak Hill, Trundle, Tullamore), , (), , (Tottenham), (Binnaway, Coolah, , , , ), (Cassilis), (Mullaley), Mid Western Regional Council (), Shire (, ), (, , Rowena, , Lightning Ridge), Shire (Pilliga, , , ), (Goodooga, Weilmoringle), (Enngonia), Shire, (), (, , Girilambone), Cabonne Shire (Yeoval, Cumnock)additional areas of Tamworth, Orange, Toowoomba, Lismore and School of the Air students from Western .

Moorambilla Voices Compact

The people, creatures, land, water and surroundings of the communities we operate in are precious to us all.

We all share this land.

We all care deeply about this country.

It is our collective responsibility to respect and care for all of those associated with Moorambilla.

We commit to working with each other and walking forward together in a spirit of openness and generosity ‐ and this will guide all of our interactions artistically, culturally and socially and in every business interaction we make that represents Moorambilla.

We create art, memories and a sense of ourselves and place from our stories and the land.

We always learn from the past to shape the present and work towards a better future for our country.

In partnership, and with mutual respect and understanding, we put the wellbeing of our Moorambilla family first, its people, its communities and its country. We do this by respecting ourselves, each other and our shared culture.

About Moorambilla Voices

 Moorambilla Voices Ltd has delivered life‐changing, creative experiences with the children and youth of north‐western NSW for over a decade.  Working in the most isolated and disadvantaged third of the state, Moorambilla is a rare opportunity for students in regional and remote communities to participate in, and connect with, high‐level music making. Since 2006, Moorambilla Voices has brought together more than 37,000 students from over 137 schools, aged between 8 and 18 from 20 local government areas across regional , and increasingly in other parts of the country including and Western Australia, as part of an annual program unique to regional Australia. One third of our work is supported by government funding, the remainder – made up of grants and donations – is crucial in supporting our extensive annual program of development workshops in schools, residency camps, skills development tours and cultural immersions.  Each year over 3,400 children are involved in the program as part of the regional skills development workshops. From these workshops around 350 candidates are chosen each year and offered subsidised places. Parents are charged $660 pa in fees for a child to participate, but the actual cost is approx. $2,800. The 350 children selected for 2021, 2022 and 2023 will participate in the annual intensive choral residency camps in the country town of Baradine. All participants then perform in the annual gala performances at the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre. Candidates are chosen on merit for special projects including touring and recording.  Through our partnerships with leading arts organisations Moorambilla has become a rich artistic platform for emerging Australian artists and continues to develop and showcase the skills of regional visual artists and choreographers. Since its inception, Moorambilla has commissioned 62 new Australian works. Moorambilla was founded on the pillars of excellence, equity of access and the celebration of rich regional and Indigenous culture featured in documentaries WIDE OPEN SKY and CHOIR nationally.

Key Directorship Matters

 As a Director of the Board of Moorambilla Voices Ltd you will be both challenged and rewarded.  Whilst election to the Board is an honour, Board members also have important legal and fiduciary responsibilities that require a commitment of time, skill and resources.  The Board is legally responsible and accountable for governing and controlling the organisation and Board members are legally accountable for all the organisation’s work. It is important, therefore, that Board members are well informed about Moorambilla Voices Ltd, its programs, projects, aspirations and the role, responsibilities and performance of the Board to take a strategic approach to the organisation’s future.  The Board is made up of people from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, experiences and skills, who each join together to provide Moorambilla Voices Ltd with governance and leadership. I expect you to build positive and professional relationships with fellow Board members to enhance the success of the Board.

It is important that you are willing to:

 Attend Board Meetings and participate in sub‐committees  Work with the MV Board, Artistic Director and General Manager in the development and monitoring of: o strategic plans to achieve organisational growth; o the risk management framework in order to minimise the effect of risk on the organisation’s operations and objectives o participate in MV fundraising strategy  Actively contribute time, skills and expertise in your area of specialisation  Represent and Advocate for Moorambilla Voices at industry forums and community events  Work with fellow Directors, the AD and GM to maintain excellent governance standards in accordance with the NSW Government Boards and Committees Guidelines .  Bring personal concerns to the attention of the Chair  Be willing to listen to others  Keep an open mind  Make a contribution to discussions  Disclose possible conflicts of interest in an open fashion  Publicly support your fellow Board members  Adhere to the organisation’s Code of Ethics and Declaration of Confidentiality, included in the Induction materials  Base your discussion and recommendations for action on the best interests of the organisation and not on individual or special interests.  Newly appointed Board members will receive a formal induction to their role and responsibilities at the time they join the Board or following the Annual General Meeting (AGM). This induction includes, for example, an introduction to the operation of Moorambilla Voices Ltd and familiarisation with Board processes  The Induction is intended to provide a framework and resource for all members of the Board to support and to fulfil their duties.

Essential Criteria:

 Genuinely understand and demonstrate a desire or passion to this program  Previous Board and/or executive management experience in an organisation of the similar or larger size  Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, remain objective, and to understand and manage conflicts of interest  Well‐developed communication, liaison and negotiation skills  The ability to think critically, be objective and make a constructive contribution to the MV board  Strategic thinking and planning capacity to contribute to developing innovative solutions to complex, multi‐faceted issues and problems  The ability to understand and interpret the relative legislation and policies ensuring governance and compliance of contributions.

Desirable:

 A high‐level understanding of cross‐cultural issues and experience in liaising and working with people from diverse cultures and faiths and in building community networks  Experience in a highly governed setting  Completion of a Directors course or willingness to undertake

If you need any other information please email our chair, Justine Campbell on [email protected] Please email your application to [email protected] by November 6th, 2020.

Moorambilla. Sing dance drum laugh learn. Connect to culture. Build capacity, Strive for excellence. Perform engage dream big, think wide. Live a life of possibility. Moorambilla.

Moorambilla Voices Limited Board Application Form

Thank you for your interest in joining the Board of Management of Moorambilla Voices Limited.

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Which of your skills would you like to utilise on the Board? Check those that apply:

 Board development  Financial management  Training  Strategic planning  Fundraising  Marketing  Staffing / HR  Evaluation  Volunteer management  Program development  Community networking  Facilities management  Enterprise risk management

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What would you like to get for yourself out of your participation on the Board, e.g., what types of experiences, skills to develop, interests to cultivate for you, etc.? ______

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If you join the Board, you agree that you can provide at least 2‐4 hours a month in attendance to Board and Committee meetings, and that you do not have any conflict‐of‐interest in participating on the Board.

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If you are not selected as a member of the Board, or if you decide not to join, would you like to be a volunteer to assist our organization in various ways that match your skills and interests?

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If you need any other information please email our chair, Justine Campbell [email protected] Please email your application to [email protected] by November 6th, 2020.

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