Board Director (Nominations and HR) – The Sydney Fringe

Background

 The Newtown Entertainment Precinct Association (NEPA) is a cultural industries organisation and advocacy group for the live arts and music sectors. NEPA was the founder and is the ongoing operator of the Sydney Fringe Festival which is NEPA’s principle business and area of focus.

The Sydney Fringe Festival www.sydneyfringe.com  was established by NEPA in 2010.  The Festival includes over 3,000 artists featured in over 250 works across all live arts disciplines at 50 venues.

The Festival enjoys widespread support and has established itself as an important platform for the independent arts sector and the development of new talent and new work.

The NEPA Board enjoys the services of a Company Secretary and has best practice Board governance policies and procedures including Board and Committee position descriptions, delegations of authority, Codes of Conduct and recruitment practices.

The Board also has the support of the following Committees, reporting to the Board and taking on functions and responsibilities as directed by the Board from time to time:

• Executive Committee
• Audit and Risk Committee
• Sponsorship Committee

We are seeking a passionate and committed professional with demonstrable experience in Nominations and HR to help manage and drive the Nominations and Remuneration functions of the Board including: Board appointments; re-elections and performance; Directors’ induction programs and continuing development; Board and Management succession planning; remuneration; and other general HR issues.

Applicants with Not-for-Profit and/or private sector experience in the above areas are encouraged to apply.

Applications and further information including a Background of NEPA and the Sydney Fringe, Position Description and supporting documentation are available by email.

Please contact:

Kathryn Martin, Company Secretary at companysecretary@sydneyfringe.com