Expressions of Interest now open for Theatre Network Australia new leadership

Following the stepping down of its founding Executive Director and Chief Executive, Nicole Beyer, the Board of Theatre Network Australia (TNA) is looking for new leadership.

TNA is the leading national industry development organisation for the small to medium and independent contemporary performing arts sector.  

Since its inception in 2009, TNA has become deeply respected nationally as a leading industry development and advocacy body by the sector, key decision-makers, and the funding agencies.

The leadership role at TNA sets the organisation's approach of being a true champion and connector for this sector.  The tasks encompass policy development, advocacy, research, and sector development based on strong values of equity, justice, inclusion, and well-being. TNA has an organisational culture that is positive, optimistic and people focused.

TNA advises “in this context, we are initially calling for Expressions of Interest as we want our process to allow for alternative management structures which are equitable, accessible, and flexible. We are taking a human-centred approach that removes barriers and bias as much as possible. We look forward to extensive interest from people from the wider sector and those who have worked closely with the organisation.

“We are looking to continue our transformational leadership as it plays a key role in the Australian performing arts sector, brokering a range of partnerships with clear and strong advocacy amidst a sector that is constantly faced with great change and complexity.”

The Board is open to a collaborative leadership model for example, Co-CEOs. This search process and appointment will recruit to align with TNA values, their approach to cultural equity and increasing representation complementing the existing, talented TNA team.

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST PROCESS

The Expression of Interest Pack (with background, key Selection Criteria, process overview, reference documents and Position Description) can be found here, in both word and pdf.  

Any queries should be addressed to Jill Smith AM at recruitment@tna.org.au who will respond either by email or phone. If you have access requirements you would like to discuss, or you would like the the Expression of Interest Pack in another format, please contact Smith - a former chair of TNA who is assisting with the recruitment process.

EOIs are now open and will close on Wednesday 1st November, 2023.