Expressions of Interest – Committees

About us

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras (SGLMG) is a not-for-profit arts organisation with a vision to be a global leader in the promotion of diversity, inclusion, equity and social justice through culture, creativity and partnerships.

Since the first march for freedom in 1978, we have grown into a leading international cultural arts festival with the Parade alone including over 12,500 participants and reaches a local, online and broadcast audience of over 13 million people. We have, and continue to, evolve to include a strong focus on celebration while maintaining a commitment to social justice for LGBTQIA+ communities.

Current vacancies

We have a fully-integrated committee structure which works to deliver on the objectives of the organisation and drive innovation. We are calling for Expressions of Interest (EOI) for our Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) and People and Nominations Committee (PAN). 

EOIs must meet all criteria to be assessed and close 11:59pm AEST Mon 8 Aug 2022.

The Board strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, gender and sexually diverse individuals, and people living with a disability.

Audit and Risk Committee –  Independent Committee Member (Voluntary) 

The Role: 

The Audit and Risk Committee (the Committee) is a sub-committee of the Board of Directors of Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras (SGLMG). The objectives of the Committee are to assist the Board in fulfilling its responsibilities relating to financial and management accounting, financial reporting, and risk management. The Committee is established under the Board Charter to assist the Board in complying with its finance, audit and risk management obligations under the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) and Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC). 

In this role, you will be one of the Independent Committee Members working alongside other Board representatives to form the Committee. You will provide expert advice and oversight to the Board regarding risk management, compliance, governance, budgets and financial statements, and the effectiveness of the internal controls, and external and internal audits. 

This is a voluntary position. The Committee will meet at least six times a year and hold extra meetings as required. Any request for a meeting with the external auditors must be met. Meetings will be held out of normal working hours for a period of up to 3 hours per time. More meetings may be required at the discretion of the Chair of the Committee, the Board and/ or the CEO. 

Selection Criteria:

SGLMG can only happen with massive community effort and our volunteers; however, it also depends on a backbone of individuals with dedicated specialist knowledge. The successful candidate(s) will have demonstrated experience in risk management, financial acumen, audit, commercial law, governance, compliance, sufficient time and energy, and a questioning attitude. 

Applicants who have applied for an EOI for a committee or Board position previously are encouraged to re-apply. An overview of the EOI application process and additional relevant information are below for you to review.

People and Nominations Committee – Independent Committee Member (Voluntary)

The Role:

The People and Nominations (PAN) Committee is an advisory committee of the Board of Directors of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras (SGLMG). Its objective is to provide advice and recommendation to the Board on appointments to the Board, Committees and Executives. Develop policies and processes, monitor the effectiveness of the Board and its Committees, build capability and undertake reviews as requested by the Board.

In this role, you will be one of the Independent Committee Members working alongside other Board representatives, the Company Secretary and one of the Executive team to form the PAN Committee. Your strong people, HR and leadership skills will be well placed to provide expert advice and oversight to the Board regarding Executive, Board and Committee appointments and effectiveness, identify areas for capability development, and advise on a range of policy and procedural matters as requested by the Board. You will help to ensure that SGLMG is well placed to support, develop and recognise the skills of our Board and Committees within a diverse and supportive culture.

This is a voluntary position. The Committee will meet at least six times a year and hold extra meetings as required. Meetings will be held out of normal working hours for a period of up to 3 hours per time. More meetings may be required at the discretion of the Chair of the Committee, the Board and/ or the CEO. 

Selection Criteria:

The successful candidate(s) will bring a range of specialist skills to the Committee, such as HR and people management (including recruitment, talent management & development, culture, and performance management), policy, governance, legal skills, stakeholder engagement, complaints management or dispute resolution. Exceptional skills and knowledge are required to effectively design, develop and implement improved policy outcomes for SGLMG, stakeholders, volunteers and the community. You’ll also need demonstrated skills in interpersonal relationships, influence, strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking and analysis.

EOI – Advisory Committees Application Process

Expressions of Interest must include a CV (max 3 pages) and a cover letter (max 2 pages) outlining professional and personal experience across the above-mentioned skill sets. SGLMG is particularly interested in meeting with applicants who have experience in gender and sexually diverse community organisations, major events and registered charities with DGR status.
 
Applicants should familiarise themselves with the Constitutions of MGA and SGLMG. All applicants must be fit and proper persons.
 
The Constitution of MGA can be viewed here.
The Constitution of SGLMG can be viewed here.
The 2022-2025 Strategic Plan can be viewed here.
The People & Nominations Committee Charter can be viewed here.
The Audit & Risk Committee Charter (DRAFT) can be viewed here.
 
Expressions of Interest cover letters and CVs must be sent via email to company.secretary@mardigras.org.au or via mail or hand delivery to Company Secretary, Mardi Gras Arts, Level 2/81-83 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia
 
EOIs must meet all criteria to be assessed and close 11:59pm AEST Mon 8 Aug 2022.