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With a newly adopted Strategic Plan in place, the MYO Board is seeking new directors to join an outstanding team helping improve young peoples lives and contribute to Victorias arts and culture. Who We Are Melbourne Youth Orchestras (MYO) is Victorias leading provider of ensemble music education for young people aged 8 to 25. Established in 1967, we continue to grow our community on a reputation for excellence, supporting young musicians to reach their potential in creative and inspirational learning environments. What We Do We bring young Victorians together for exceptional ensemble music education. Whether in our weekly ensemble program or at our annual Summer School, Winter School, or many other programs, we bring thousands of young musicians together to rehearsal and explore ensemble music: in symphony orchestra, string orchestra, jazz orchestras, symphonic bands and choirs. Why We Do It To improve young peoples lives and contribute to Victorias arts and culture. Our program is designed to instil a lifelong love of music, because we know that by building a love of music, we can motivate lifelong learning and participation, not only fuelling personal wellbeing but also building a stronger creative sector. We believe that no young learner should ever be excluded based on disadvantage, and our diverse learning community brings together students from all backgrounds and walks of life, united by a love of music and a commitment to excellence. Our Board Board Directors contribute to the governance, strategic direction, and overall success of MYO. They support and shape an organisation to ensure that MYO continues to thrive as a leader in music education. Commitment The MYO Board of Directors meets quarterly, in February, May, August and November each year. Board meetings are held in person in Southbank, Melbourne. Board committees monitor and support the organisation in the areas of Education and Artistic, People and Culture, Fundraising and Communications, and Finance, Risk and Investment. Each Board Committee meets up to 4 times per year. Committee meetings are 1.5 hours duration and held online. Board directors are encouraged to regularly attend MYO concerts and events which are held throughout each year. Skills required Finance and Investments accounting qualifications (e.g., CA or CPA) and highlevel experience in financial leadership (e.g., CFO, senior finance manager). Risk significant senior professional experience in risk management. Fundraising significant senior professional experience in philanthropy, partnerships, major gifts, donor stewardship, or fundraising strategy. Marketing and Communications experience in brand, communications, media, reputation management, digital engagement and/or audience development. Orchestral performance advanced instrumentalist with significant professional experience as an orchestral musician. Remuneration All board directors are voluntary positions with no remuneration payable. Applications To express your interest in a board position with Melbourne Youth Orchestras, please submit a resume to Bernard Depasquale, MYO Board Chair via email to [email protected] by 19 December 2025. Enquiries can be made to Dorian Jones, Chief Executive Officer on email [email protected]. Seniority level Executive Employment type Fulltime Job function Business Development and Sales Music #J-18808-Ljbffr