Board Member x 2
3 hours ago
The Torch is a Victorian-based First Peoples-led not-for-profit organisation tackling the over-incarceration crisis through the transformative power of art, cultural connection, and economic opportunity.
Since 2016, we have generated over $6 million in income for 1,000+ First Nations artists—with 100% going directly to the artists. The Torch takes no commission.
About The Role
As we enter an exciting phase of growth, we are seeking two new Board Members to provide strategic governance and support our mission.
Board Members play a crucial role in guiding The Torch through its next phase of growth and sustainability. You'll work collaboratively with our First Peoples' executive team—Founder/Creative Director Kent Morris (Barkindji), CEO Susannah Day (Martu), Program Manager Sharn Geary (Bundjalung), and Operations Manager Kymbal McGrath (Wiradjuri)—to strengthen our organisational capacity and impact.
As a Board Member, you'll contribute to strategic decision-making, provide governance oversight. Your expertise will support The Torch as we continue delivering culturally safe arts programs to First Peoples with lived experience of incarceration across Victoria, empowering artists to connect with culture, build economic independence, and break the cycle of reoffending.
The Torch maintains a majority First Peoples-led Board, and we strongly encourage Victorian-based First Peoples to apply.
About You
With a deep understanding of First Nations communities, culture and community engagement, potential applicants will be fully committed to understanding The Torch, its mission, programs and impact. You will bring experience in some or all of the following areas:
- An understanding of organisational governance including compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and government standards.
- Experience in planning and budget management to ensure effective financial management.
- Ability to act in accordance with all legal duties and fiduciary duties as a Director.
- Support or direct experience in fundraising, advocacy and partnership activities.
- The ability and willingness to represent The Torch in the community, with stakeholders and at events.
- Prior board experience is desirable but not essential.
Why Join Us?
Work alongside our culturally representative Board, chaired by Benson Saulo (Wemba Wemba), respected Elders Aunty Zeta Thomson (Wurundjeri) and Aunty Pam Pederson (Yorta Yorta), Hon. Lisa Neville, and Christopher Miller.
Support First Peoples artists to reclaim cultural connections, achieve economic independence, and break cycles of reoffending through culturally safe, community-led programs.
How to Apply
Please apply online quoting Ref No with your cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and resume to Angela Horkings at Tandem Partners. Should you have initial enquiries or would like a copy of the full position description please email
Closing Date: 5pm, Monday 1 December 2025
Cultural and artistic integrity is maintained by ensuring all creative activity is First Peoples-led, community connected, with self-determination core to our work.
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