Board Director, Tasmanian Youth Orchestras (TYO)

Tasmanian Youth Orchestras is seeking one new Board member to fill a vacancy on its skills-based Board.

The director will ideally have extensive experience in board governance, finance and accounting, legal and risk compliance, and strategy.

About TYO TYO delivers instrumental and choral music education, development and performance programs to more than 200 young Tasmanians aged seven to 25 every year, as well as an annual program of high-quality, inspiring performances to audiences around the state and online.

Our vision: Tasmania is a vibrant place of musical excellence, where young people thrive.

About the role The Director will join six other Directors in providing effective governance of TYO, including development, approval and monitoring of TYO’s Strategy; the annual budget and ongoing financial performance; and legal and risk compliance. The Director will contribute to the development of Board and operational policies, stakeholder engagement and fundraising.

The successful applicant will possess integrity, demonstrate a record of achievement, be agile and committed to the organisation, be a constructive contributor and an effective team player.

Skills and experience in finance and accounting are essential.

Skills and experience in legal and risk compliance, and strategic planning are preferred.

Governance experience and/or qualifications are highly desirable but are not essential.

It is preferable the Director is open to holding an executive role.

First Nations people and new-to-governance professionals are encouraged to apply.

A Federal Police Check and current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) are essential.

Please note this is a voluntary role and is not remunerated.

Further information on TYO as an organisation is available on this website; and within theTYO 2025-2028 Strategic Plan.

Learn more about the current TYO Board membershere.

Applications To request a copy of the role description or discuss the role, please emailboard@tyo.org.au.

Please apply by 27 February 2025.

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