Vision
The Mill’s vision is for a thriving and prosperous arts culture in South Australia.
Positions Requirements
The board supports the work of The Mill and provide vision-based leadership and strategic governance. While day-to-day operations are led by the paid management team, the board relationship is a partnership, and the appropriate involvement of the Board is both critical and expected. Specific board member responsibilities include:
Leadership, governance, and oversight (all members)
Strategic planning - set and review the short-, medium- and long-term goals of the organisation in consultation with key stakeholders
Financial oversight including:
o Approve budgets; monitor business performance;
Approve large investments and any major financial decisions; and
Ensure there is accurate financial reporting.
Legal compliance - ensure that the organisation complies with all aspects of the law, including legislation covering such areas as ACNC governance, employment, trading, and occupational health and safety.
Risk - ensure major risks are identified and managed.
Organisational performance - monitor management and organisational performance.
Serving as a trusted advisor to the management team as they implement The Mills strategic plan.
Reviewing agenda and supporting materials prior to board and committee meetings.
Being informed of, and meeting all, legal and fiduciary responsibilities.
Assisting the Chair and Company Secretary in identifying and recruiting other Board Members.
Partnering with board members to ensure that board resolutions are carried out.
Serving on committees and taking on assignments.
Review job descriptions and complete self-evaluation on individual and board performance annually.
Fundraising, advocating, and communication (all members)
Stakeholder relations - identify key stakeholders, build relationships, communicate, and seek stakeholder views on strategic direction.
Promote The Mill as positive ambassadors externally and role modelling internally.
Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major individual donors, grants, corporate, and/ or foundation gifts.
Board terms and participation
The Mill’s board members will serve a three-year term to be eligible for re-appointment for one additional term. Board meetings are held at least four times a year supported by and Annual General Meeting.
Qualifications, Skills and Attributes
This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who is passionate about The Mill’s vision and who has a track record of arts leadership. Selected board members will have achieved leadership stature in the arts, business, government, philanthropy, or the non-profit sector.
Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications, skills, and attributes:
Extensive professional experience with leadership experience in the arts, business, government, philanthropy, legal, property, community or the non-profit sector.
A commitment to and understanding of The Mill’s stakeholders, preferably based on experience.
Savvy diplomatic skills and a natural affinity for cultivating relationships and persuading, convening, facilitating, and building consensus among diverse individuals.
• Personal qualities of integrity, judgment, sound decision making, and credibility.
The ability to think strategically, critically, creatively, laterally, and analytically.
Management skills such as financial management, legal, governance and risk management.
A passion for improving the arts in South Australia.