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We are inviting expressions of interest from community members to apply to join the Boroondara Arts Advisory Committee. This role is undertaken in a volunteer capacity.
Applications close 5 pm Tuesday 2 April 2024.
About the committee
The City of Boroondara values arts and culture as an important element in its vision for a vibrant and inclusive city, meeting the needs and aspirations of the community.
The Boroondara Arts Advisory Committee provides specialist advice and feedback to Council about a range of matters that may influence arts and culture policy, service and program delivery. The Committee assists Council to identify, articulate and respond appropriately to new and emerging arts-related issues in the community and to enable community participation in arts and cultural programs.
About the role
The role of community members on the Boroondara Arts Advisory Committee is to:
- prepare for, attend and actively participate in quarterly meetings, working parties (if relevant) and planning days of the Committee
- provide expert advice regarding arts and culture within Boroondara
- make recommendations to Council via the Council officer(s) assigned to convene the Committee
- keep the Committee informed of current and emerging developments, and issues and activities relevant to the Committee
- respond to requests for input into and/or feedback on Council activities, policies and reports.
Selection criteria
Individual applications will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria, which are desirable:
- Broad range of age, gender and backgrounds.
- Strong commitment to the support and development of arts in the Boroondara community.
- Qualifications, skills, knowledge or experience in the arts, culture and/or heritage disciplines.
- Reflect a balance of arts and cultural disciplines in accordance with the membership requirements.
- Ability to support the role and function of the Committee as set out in the Terms of Reference.
- Willingness to commit to a two-year term and attend a minimum of 3 meetings per year. Meetings are generally held in hybrid format, with either online or in-person attendance.
Apply now
To submit an expression of interest to join the Boroondara Arts Advisory Committee, please complete the online application form by 5 pm Tuesday 2 April 2024.
Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by Friday 17 May 2024.
More information
For further details including the Role of Committee, Membership and Tenure, visit the Terms of Reference page.
For further information or assistance with your application, please contact Jackie Gatt, Senior Coordinator Community and Cultural Programming on [email protected] or (03) 9278 4770.
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