Work at Gamelan DanAnda
Gamelan DanAnda is an equal opportunity employer. We value respectful workplace relationships that enable staff, volunteers and association members to bring their full, authentic selves to Gamelan DanAnda, with confidence that all human rights are acknowledged and celebrated.
TREASURER - Voluntary role
Gamelan DanAnda is seeking a Treasurer to join the Board in a Volunteer capacity at an exciting stage of growth for the organisation. The Treasurer leads the financial oversight of the organisation and is a key member of the Board.
The role of the Treasurer is to ensure that other Board members understand and can make informed strategic decisions based on the financial position of the organisation. Key activities include but are not limited to: review of Board papers and financial reports, providing direction on financial and risk management matters including policy and procedures, review and setting of budgets, oversight of financial performance as well as any audit process, monitoring of expenses, and representation at Board meetings.
The Treasurer will be required to work collaboratively with the Creative Producer and our appointed bookkeeper to advise on financial and risk management issues and suggest improvements to the financial systems and processes. The Treasurer should ideally have relevant commercial, governance and/or arts experience, and an interest in applying this experience to Gamelan DanAnda. The Treasurer shares responsibility and decision making with other members of the Board.
First Nations people, women, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community are encouraged to apply.
Time Commitment
Approx. 20 hours per quarter – can vary by month in line with annual reporting requirements.
6 Board meetings in a year (in-person or remotely).
Participation at an annual strategy day (in-person).
Attendance at Gamelan DanAnda concerts or programs is encouraged where possible.
Qualifications / desirable skills:
Chartered Accountant, and/or professional accounting or financial management experience
Ability to interpret and present financial statements
Experience with protocols for not-for-profit organisations
Familiarity with Xero accounting software
Previous experience in the not-for profit sector / Board is desirable
An interest in Indonesian music and related arts and their role in Australia’s cultural life
Some work or personal experience relating to Indonesia, or Indonesian culture more broadly
About Gamelan DanAnda
Gamelan DanAnda is a Balinese gamelan community orchestra based in Naarm with a strong professional practice. We blur the lines between community and professional art, tradition and modernity, and Australia and Indonesia. We teach traditional repertoire to our diverse community of all ages, backgrounds and levels of musical experience through our weekly schedule of lessons, and perform traditional repertoire and groundbreaking contemporary fusion works everywhere from Australia’s leading festivals to community gatherings.
If you have further questions about this opportunity, please write to Creative Director, John Cheong-Holdaway to arrange a conversation with a representative of the Board. Please prepare a written EOI of one to two pages, attach your CV, and send to gamelandananda@gmail.com. If shortlisted, we will contact you to outline anything that you may need to prepare, and request your accessibility requirements. Thank you for taking the time to consider this opportunity.
Opportunities for artists
Komang performs with Gamelan DanAnda at Saudara Sound System at Brunswick Music Festival 2024. Credit Simon Fazio (@faz.io)
We are a community orchestra, so the primary opportunity for artists is to join our regular traditional repertoire and technique lessons.
We do create collaborations, and work on commission to compose, perform and record gamelan for other artist’s projects. If you are interested in commissioning us or creating a collaboration, please reach out via our contact form below, or at inquiries@gamelan.com.au.