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Antenna Documentary Institute

http://antennafestival.org

Role: Secretary, General Board Member Type: Not-for-Profit & Community Organisations Location: Council of the City of Sydney, New South Wales
Arts and culture Community development Education Human rights
Annual Budget: $250,001-$750,000
Number of Paid Staff: 1 - 3
Number of Volunteers: 6-20
Current Board Size: 4-7
Board Meetings (frequency): monthly
Board Meetings Held: At Night

Area of Expertise Being Sought:
Accounting / Finance / Investment, Change Management, Ethics, Fundraising, Governance, Human Resources, Risk Management, Strategy (Strategic / Succession Planning)

Board Meetings (Mode):
Online/Dial-in, Most on Zoom, some Face-to-face

Targeting:

Payment:
Nil - honorary role

Any further information about this vacancy:

Job description

About Us

Antenna Documentary Institute (ADI) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to championing the art of documentary filmmaking. Our annual Antenna Documentary Film Festival is at the heart of our work. Held every February in cinemas across Sydney, it's Australia’s premiere event for bold, cinematic non-fiction storytelling.

The Opportunity

We are expanding our Board and are looking for passionate and skilled individuals to join us in a volunteer director capacity. As a Board Member, you’ll play a hands-on role in shaping the future of the organisation, supporting strategic growth, and advocating for powerful, socially engaged filmmaking.

We’re Looking for People With Experience In:

  • Accounting or financial management
  • Business strategy and planning
  • Law, governance, or compliance
  • Sponsorship and fundraising
  • Marketing (especially festivals or events)
  • HR or risk management

If you’re a values-driven leader with strong networks and a passion for the arts, we’d love to hear from you.

Your Commitment

  • Attend ~10 board meetings per year (every 6 weeks)
  • Commit approximately 10 hours/month
  • Join at least one sub-committee
  • Represent the Board at our annual festival in February
  • Be an active ambassador and contributor to the growth of the organisation

How to Apply

Email your CV and a short cover letter to Board President Kirk Marcolina at chair@antennafestival.org explaining why you’re interested and what you’d bring to the role.

Applications close: May 12

Interviews: Late May / Early June

New Board Members welcomed at AGM: June 19

Learn more about us: www.antennafestival.org

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