Board Member

About Springboard Opera

Springboard Opera is a Queensland-based company creating performance and professional development opportunities for emerging opera artists while exploring new ways for opera to connect with audiences, communities, and contemporary cultural life.

Since 2023, the company has delivered more than 20 performances ranging from intimate pop-up events to regional touring and main stage concerts with orchestra. Our work supports emerging artists, develops new audiences, and contributes to a more sustainable and connected operatic ecosystem.

About the role

Springboard Opera is seeking to appoint 1–2 new Non-Executive Directors as the organisation enters its next phase of development.

The current Board has successfully guided the organisation through its establishment and early growth phase, building strong artistic, operational, strategic, and governance foundations. Future appointments are intended to complement these existing strengths by broadening external networks, specialist depth, implementation capacity, and long-term organisational sustainability.

Philanthropy and fundraising

Corporate partnerships and sponsorship

While the current recruitment focus is fundraising and external partnerships, candidates bringing broader strategic or organisational experience relevant to Springboard Opera’s long-term development are also welcomed.

About you

• A strong interest in supporting the future of opera and emerging artists
• An experienced philanthropy professional with confidence building new donor networks, and corporate partnerships
• Strategic thinking with external perspective
• Able to work in a collaborative, practical and engaged environment
• You value good governance and long-term sustainability

Role Expectations

• Attend approximately 10 Board meetings per year (in person or online)
• Participate in subcommittees as relevant
• Contribute to advocacy, partnerships, and organisational development
• Serve as an ambassador for Springboard Opera
• This is a voluntary (unpaid) position.

Why Join Springboard Opera?

• Be part of a dynamic and evolving arts organisation
• Support the next generation of opera artists
• Contribute to meaningful cultural and community impact
• Help shape innovative approaches to opera, audience engagement, and artistic participation
• Work alongside a committed and collaborative Board and leadership team

To express interest, please submit:

• a short cover letter; and
• a two-page resume

to: ***email_hidden***

Prospective applicants are welcome to contact the secretary on the above email address with any questions prior to submitting an application.

Applications close Monday 15 June 2026.