Organisation : Polyglot Theatre
Location : Melbourne
Work type : Part-time
Sector : Arts & Culture
Salary type : Volunteer
Application closing date : 29 May, 2023
About the organisation
Polyglot Theatre is a world-renowned contemporary theatre company based in Melbourne making exceptional arts experiences for children and families. Our unique brand of theatre encompasses a wide variety of forms and is shared with audiences everywhere, from the world’s most prestigious theatres to the football grounds of regional Australia.
Polyglot’s artistic and philosophical approach of child-centred practice has earned us a strong reputation at home and abroad as a leader in the Theatre for Young Audiences sector, celebrated for creating distinctive, participatory works that are playful and conceptually rigorous. Access is central to our work at Polyglot, driven by the right of all children to experience growth and resilience through creative play.
About the role
Polyglot Theatre is seeking additional Board Directors to support the company to achieve its strategic vision for the years ahead. Polyglot is committed to building diversity across all levels of its organisation, and the company wants to increase the accessibility and inclusivity of its practice. Polyglot is seeking Board Directors who reflect the diverse communities the company works with, and is actively placing diversity as a priority for its board recruitment process.
While the company is keen to hear from anyone with an interest in Polyglot’s work and skills to offer, Polyglot particularly encourages applications from First Nations people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people who identify as LGBTIQ+.
Polyglot is also specifically seeking candidates who are professional artists with experience in theatre for young people, have legal expertise and those with expertise in children’s medical or educational research. People with contemporary insight into the worldview and context of young children, either through professional or personal experience will be highly regarded.
For more information and to apply, please visit: polyglot.org.au/board-recruitment-2023
How to apply
Please quote in application: Polyglot Theatre seeks new Board Directors via Pro Bono Australia.
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