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Expression of Interest: Board of Directors
Expressions of interest (EOIs) are now open for passionate, skilled Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to join our Board of Directors.
ILBIJERRI Theatre Company is the longest-established First Peoples’ theatre company in Australia, celebrating 35 years strong this year. We are recruiting for key roles of Chair, Deputy Chair, Secretary and Treasurer, as well as additional Board Directors in this 3-year voluntary term to guide ILBIJERRI through its next chapter of growth.
We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in finance, law, governance, human resources, fundraising and philanthropy, marketing and communications, or the performing arts, though all backgrounds and skill sets are welcome and encouraged to apply!
EOIs close Monday 20th July 2026
The Positions
We are recruiting for the following Board positions for the next term:
Chair: Provides leadership to the Board, oversees effective governance, and supports a strong, respectful partnership between the Board and CEO.
- Deputy Chair: Supports the Chair and steps into the Chair’s responsibilities when required, ensuring leadership continuity and Board effectiveness.
- Secretary: Ensures sound governance administration, regulatory compliance and effective Board operations.
- Treasurer: Oversees the financial governance of the organisation, chairs the Finance Subcommittee, and ensures strong financial stewardship and compliance.
- Board Director(s): Contributes broad governance oversight and strategic guidance, helping ILBIJERRI fulfil its mission, manage risk, and grow sustainably.
Full position descriptions, detailing the specific responsibilities of each role in addition to the general Board Director duties, are available on request and will be provided to all candidates invited to a conversation.
Engagement: Voluntary
Term: 3 years (subject to renewal)
Eligibility: These roles are only available to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander individuals.
How to Apply
These roles are only available to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander individuals.
To apply please send your expression of interest/ cover letter to CEO & Artistic Director Andrea James ([email protected]) or Jessica Bilston-Gourley ([email protected]). Or apply directly through Ethical Jobs, Arts Hub, LinkedIn, Koori Mail or the ILBIJERRI website.
In your expression of interest, please indicate:
- Which position(s) you are interested in, Chair, Deputy Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, and/or Board Director.
- Any actual or perceived conflicts of interest you may have with ILBIJERRI, its staff, artists, or affiliated organisations, so these can be appropriately managed.
- Your language group and Country. You are welcome to include any additional family details you would like the Board to know.
- Any limitations on your capacity and/or ability to meet Board responsibilities and expectations.
If you have any questions or would like to arrange a conversation, please email CEO & Artistic Director Andrea James ([email protected]) or Jessica Bilston-Gourley ([email protected]) using the subject line: Board of Directors (Identified, Voluntary) enquiry via EthicalJobs.
Photograph of Big Name, No Blankets at Sydney Festival 2024, by Brett Boardman.
