In accordance with the Constitution, Ausdance National calls for nominations to fill a maximum of three new board vacancies. The Annual General Meeting will be held via Zoom on 27 June 2021 at 12.30 pm.
When nominating, please consider the following:
- Skills & experience—the board needs to include outstanding individuals that have demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge in specific areas and will contribute to good governance and the future development of Ausdance National and dance in Australia
- Diversity—the board should reflect our wider community with an appropriate cultural diversity and gender mix, together with considerations of age. In particular, we encourage applications from First Nations people.
- Location—the board should reflect the breadth of dance activity across Australia. Selection will not be based on location only.
- Board nominees must be Ausdance members.
The following selection criteria will also be considered:
General criteria—all board members
- A commitment to the development of Australian dance
- A commitment to the mission and aims of Ausdance National
- Proven ability to think strategically in a changing and dynamic environment
- High-level skills, knowledge and experience that will significantly contribute to the good governance and future vision of Ausdance National and the Ausdance network.
- A range of networks and contacts.
Additional criteria—President & Vice Presidents
- Demonstrated leadership skills & experience.
- An awareness of funding and arts sector structures and organisations.
- Availability to support Ausdance network communications and policy development.
The board should attract:
- A National Executive of outstanding leaders in the community with extensive networks and contacts. The Executive should include at least one individual who has experience in a senior role within the professional dance sector.
- Senior dance artists, arts managers and producers
- A qualified CPA or Chartered Accountant
- Law professionals
- Marketing, public relations and communications experts
- Senior staff from the tertiary and/or education sector
- Senior corporate and/or government (non-arts) representatives
- Experts from areas including technology, human resources, business development.
Nominations must be received on the nomination form by Monday 31 May 2021. Please contact National President Paul Summers for further information and for the nomination form.