Queensland Maritime Museum Association - Board Opportunity (Voluntary)

The Queensland Maritime Museum Association (‘QMMA’) is seeking to appoint experienced and visionary people to join our Board as Non-Executive Directors. Expressions of interest are sought from people aligned with our objects and vision.

This is an exciting, transformational time to join our Board.  You are motivated to be a part of this journey and to share your experience, energy and networks.  You are keen to contribute to and enhance our not-for-profit organisation and have real interest in supporting and celebrating the cultural and heritage value of our proud collection. 

While all expressions of interest will be considered, we are particularly seeking directors with the necessary qualifications, professional and governance experience to lead the QMMA into the next chapter.   Applicants with the following skill sets would be highly regarded:

• Accounting, finance & investment

• Government relations

• Museum & galleries management

• Tourism & marketing

• Project management

• Planning & infrastructure

• Volunteer engagement & member relations.

As a not-for-profit entity, running a privately-owned museum and serving a diverse and passionate membership, applicants that could contribute the following competencies to our Board would be highly regarded:  visionary thinking with a positive, ‘growth’ mindset; high level strategic and business acumen; sound level of financial literacy; strong risk management skills;  ability to seamlessly transition into Board business and planning;  team player with an ability to respectfully and constructively question strategy and process; strong and authentic leadership qualities; well-developed communication skills.   

Previous Board experience will be highly regarded, as will Graduate recognition from professional governance bodies, such as the Australian Institute of Company Directors or the Governance Institute of Australia.