ABOUT LANCE TV INC

LaNCE TV Inc. was incorporated in September 2019 and is now recognised as a charity under the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profit Commission (ACNC). Additionally, we expect to acquire our DGR-1 charity status before the end of the 2023/24 financial year.

We have built a reputation as a multigenerational, intersectional media presence through developing and sharing content developed for, and by, LGBTQIA+ communities across regional Victoria (and beyond). Our multi-award-winning television show LaNCE TV broadcasts live and each week from Ballarat to community television station C31 Melbourne & Geelong. The show showcases LGBTQIA+ storytelling, representation, and visibility through arts-based practice and to support the connectedness of LGBTQIA+ communities across rural and regional Victoria.

Having recently moved into a publicly accessible space located in central Ballarat, we have extended our arts practice to include Australia’s first and only Festival of Australian Queer Theatre. The inaugural presentation of this unique festival will be presented in Ballarat late August 2024.

Which leads us to now, the place we currently sit, where we are growing beyond our current scope of work to expand our platform to support content creators, storytellers, and creatives. As we enter the next chapter of our expansion phase, our focus is on the continued building of our foundations and connections with LGBTIQA+ communities in and across Victoria and beyond.

ABOUT THE ROLE

LaNCE TV Inc. does things in our own unique way - we believe in blending traditional Board roles with creativity, joy, mutual respect, and humour. To support our development and expansion, we are seeking passionate, community-centred, and skilled individuals who are passionate about storytelling, all things content, broadcasting, theatre, and increasing the visibility LGBTQIA+ communities in a regional location.

The Board will be responsible for supporting the development of LaNCE TV Inc.’s strategy, supporting the organisation to achieve its purpose and governing the overall reputational, risk and financial management of the organisation. It is responsible for LaNCE TV Inc.’s overall performance and compliance, providing strategic direction, effective governance, and leadership on behalf of our stakeholders.

However, as we enter this part of our expansion phase and seek to further grow our platform beyond the LaNCE TV television show, we aren’t looking for your typical Board member. We are looking for people who can support the core foundations of LaNCE TV Inc. but are also keen to roll up their sleeves and jump into the deep end.

Inclusion and intersectionality is at the forefront of everything that we do. There is no better feeling than helping create an inclusive space that has a life-changing impact for ALL members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The role includes but is not limited to:

• Community services sector knowledge and experience to advise the LaNCE TV Inc Board on existing and future programs, service delivery models, and its impact and reach to its target audience.
• Working closely with the founder/CEO to ensure Board agreed program-related activities are completed as per agreed timelines.
• Contribute and apply knowledge and experience of the community services sector to further LaNCE TV Inc. overarching strategic objectives.
• In conjunction with the founder/CEO, be the public face of the Board when required (e.g. to volunteers, employees, and wider community).
• Developing policies, procedures, and other governance documents relevant to our vision.

DESIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & ATTRIBUTES

• Commitment to advancing the inclusion, visibility and connectedness of LGBTIQA+ communities in regional and rural Victoria.
• Effective communicator and collaborator, passionate about being a part of a team working towards a collective purpose.
• Ability to provide strategic advice, oversight and support to the Founder and the organisation.
• Willing and able to commit the time, passion and skills to meet the responsibilities of this voluntary role.
• Possesses experience in governance, financial management, broadcasting and media, strategy and marketing and/or communications.
• Knowledge of arts-based practice and creative industries.
• Experience in governance and/or in the context of not-for-profit leadership and management.
• Strong preference will be given to LGBTIQ+ community members based in regional and rural Victoria.

WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO

• The opportunity to support, shape and grow LaNCE TV Inc.
• Work with like-minded and passionate people dedicated to making a real difference for both LGBTIQ+ and wider communities.
• Be an integral part of progressing LGBTIQ+ representation, visibility and inclusion.
• Receive training and development around content creation, media and broadcasting.
• Gain meaningful governance and Board experience.

TIME COMMITMENT

As mentioned, we are looking for Board Members who will be actively engaged and involved in shaping and advancing the scope, strategy and governance of LaNCE TV Inc. in accordance with our vision, values and objectives. This will require regular attendance at board meetings, engagement in subcommittees where needed/appropriate and occasionally some hours (2-5) a fortnight to carry out supporting tasks.

There will be a minimum of 6 board meetings per year, there may be more if necessary to support the expansion of LaNCE TV Inc. The Board meetings will be a mix of held online with additional opportunities to connect in person (where possible). Annual planning days and Annual General Meetings will be held both in-person and online, but accommodations can be made if board members are unable to be there in person.

If you’re passionate about our work and are interested in being involved in this exciting phase of LaNCE TV INC, we’d love to hear from you!

If you have any queries, please contact Deb Lord, Board Chairperson, at [email protected] using the subject line: Board Member (Voluntary) - Remote / Work from Home enquiry via EthicalJobs.

For more information about us:

LanceTV Inc. website: www.lancetv.com.au.

LaNCE TV YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/@lance-tv

Festival of Australian Queer Theatre: www.faqt.au.

A position description is attached.