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Join Bus Projects as a Board Member

Are you one of our next Board members? We are currently seeking expressions of interest for the positions of Treasurer and Secretary.

After twenty-two years of operation, Bus Projects is one of the longest-running artist-run initiatives (ARIs) in Naarm/Melbourne and has made a significant contribution to the vibrancy and diversity of the city’s arts culture. With the confirmed support of multi-year funding (2025-2028), Bus Projects is looking for a Treasurer and Secretary to join our voluntary group of Board of Directors.

Treasurer - our ideal candidate

Experience developing and overseeing budget planning and financial management strategies, policies, systems and procedures; experience using Xero; experience working with auditors and bookkeepers; the ability to read, understand, and produce financial statements; and broad knowledge of the arts sector, including grant management and reporting processes is essential.

Secretary - our ideal candidate

Ability to manage records, schedules, and compliance requirements efficiently; ensuring meeting minutes, governance documents, and correspondence are accurate and well-maintained; clear and professional verbal and written communication with board members, stakeholders, and government bodies; understanding nonprofit regulations and best practices in board governance.


Both the Treasurer and Secretary will have the ability to think strategically and contribute to the organisation’s long-term vision, networks that they are willing to leverage to benefit the organisation, a commitment to the arts and supporting early-career practitioners, and a willingness to work closely with the board, staff, and external stakeholders to facilitate effective decision-making.

Why join the board of Bus Projects?

Join an artist-run-initiative dedicated to championing the creative agency of early-career practitioners. Make a tangible and impactful contribution to the arts community. Work alongside a diverse network of artists, creatives and industry professionals. Build valuable experience while informing the strategic direction of Bus Projects.

How to apply

Interested in joining us? Submit your one page Expression of Interest (EOI) outlining relevant experience and why you are interested in the role to Jacina Leong, Co-Chair of Bus Projects at jacina@busprojects.org.au, by Friday 28 March, with the subject line Board Membership Application.