Role Description:
Community Arts Network (CAN) | Perth, WA
Use your governance expertise to create lasting cultural and community impact in Western Australia.
Community Arts Network (CAN) is seeking experienced, values‑driven individuals to join its Board of Directors on a voluntary basis.
With over 40 years of impact in community arts and cultural development, CAN works at the intersection of creativity, culture and community wellbeing. As a Board Director, you will play a key role in guiding strategy, strengthening governance, and supporting the long‑term sustainability and impact of the organisation.
Skills & Experience We’re Seeking
We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Legal – governance, compliance and risk
- Finance – including experience suitable for a Treasurer role
- Creative sector leadership – community arts experience highly desirable; broader creative sector experience welcomed.
About the Role
As a Board Director, you will:
- Provide strategic direction and organisational oversight
- Ensure strong governance, financial stewardship and accountability
- Support and appropriately challenge the CEO
- Act as an ambassador for CAN, supporting relationships and partnerships
This is a non‑executive, governance‑focused role and does not involve day‑to‑day operations.
About You
You are motivated by purpose and community impact and bring:
- Strategic insight and sound judgement
- Experience contributing at Board or senior leadership level
- A collaborative, respectful approach to decision‑making
- A commitment to inclusion, cultural respect and ethical leadership
How to Apply:
Why Join CAN?
- Contribute to meaningful social and cultural change
- Use your expertise to create lasting community impact
- Work alongside a committed and values‑aligned Board and leadership team
- Strengthen your governance experience and professional network.
Expressions of Interest close: 27 April 2026
Please submit:
- A Board CV (maximum 3 pages) outlining your governance, professional and relevant sector experience
- A brief Expression of Interest (1–2 pages) addressing the criteria below.
Expression of Interest – Criteria to Address
- Motivation & Alignment
Why are you interested in joining the Board of Community Arts Network, and how does this align with your values and experience?
- Governance Contribution
What skills, knowledge or experience would you bring to strengthen CAN’s governance and strategic direction?
(Please highlight relevant legal, finance or creative sector experience where applicable.)
- Strategic & Financial Oversight
Describe your experience contributing to strategy, risk management or financial oversight at Board or senior leadership level.
- Stakeholder & Community Perspective
How have you contributed to building or influencing relationships across community, government, corporate or cultural sectors?
- Inclusion & Cultural Integrity
How do you approach inclusive governance and working respectfully with diverse communities?
Apply via seek: https://www.volunteer.com.au/volunteering/239909/Board-Director-Voluntary-
For enquires:
Lorraine Keane – Chair, Community Arts Network (CAN)
lorrskeane@hotmail.com
