Board of Directors (2 x Vacancies)

The Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra (TSO) is seeking expressions of interest for two (2) vacant positions on its Board of Directors. As a leading institution in Tasmania’s cultural landscape, the TSO is renowned for its artistry in orchestral performance and its commitment to engaging and enriching our community through the transformative power of music.

Responsibilities of TSO Board Directors include:

• Governance: Ensure effective governance practices and policies are in place and adhered to through active participation in board and sub-committee agendas.
• Strategic Planning: Contribute to the development and implementation of the Orchestra’s strategic goals and objectives.
• Financial Sustainability: Monitor and review financial performance, ensuring the financial health and sustainability of the Orchestra.
• Risk and Opportunity: Actively monitor TSO’s risk and opportunity profile.
• Revenue Development and Advocacy: TSO relies on the strength of relationships with its community and philanthropic support of more than $1 million per year. TSO asks board directors to adopt a leadership role by making a tax-deductible gift at an achievable level – publicly demonstrating a personal commitment to vision and strategy. TSO Board Directors should attend performances when and where possible.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with TSO stakeholders, including government investors, corporate partners, philanthropic patrons, subscribers, media and the broader community, forging stronger connections with the orchestra and the value it creates
• Role modelling TSO Values: Operate within the shared TSO values of connection, artistry and integrity at all times, and act as an advocate for these values internally.

The Board meets seven time per year, on the third Tuesday of given months for approximately two (2) hours at 4:00pm. Each Director typically serves on one of the Board sub-committee.

Board Directors serve in a voluntary capacity while TSO covers reasonable out-of-pocket and travel expenses.

Diverse perspectives are crucial in enriching our governance and enhancing our impact. To meet our commitment towards gender balance on our board, we intend to appoint a female or non-binary individual to at least one of the vacancies. We warmly encourage applications from First Nations people, individuals with disabilities or who are d/Deaf, and those from underrepresented communities, including culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people with lived experience of socio-economic disadvantage.

Board Directors should be living in Lutruwita / Tasmania, however, can be based anywhere on the island – we encourage applications from individuals who are not Hobart-based.

We are especially interested in candidates with backgrounds or experience in one or more of the following competency areas:

• Brand strategy, marketing, and communications
• Digital content creation, distribution, commercialisation
• Music education and training  
• Cultural, social, economic and/or environmental impact
• Philanthropy and/or social impact investing

However, if you feel you have something that could positively contribute to TSOs governance, activities, and impact, we want to hear from you.

Prior experience or knowledge of orchestral music is not required, however a deep belief in the power of the arts to enrich communities is a must.

To express your interest, please first download and read the full Information Pack available on our website.

Then, submit your CV and a cover letter addressed to Harvey Lennon (Board Chair) detailing your relevant experience and motivation for applying, to recruitment@tso.com.au. Please include the details of at least two referees, who will not be contacted unless you proceed through interview stage.

If you would like to submit your interest via another method, please get in touch.

For any queries regarding this opportunity, please initially contact Alison Nadebaum (Director People & Culture) via recruitment@tso.com.au for a confidential conversation. Your query may then be directed to the most appropriate person.

We look forward to welcoming applications from passionate individuals who are eager to contribute to the TSO’s continued sustainability and success, and to help shape the future of Tasmania’s orchestra.