Peter Goodbourn and Jessica Rouse in A Light Shade of Red.
Board
Creative Australia is overseen by the Australia Council Board. Board members have a range of expertise across artistic practice, arts management, business, management, public policy, corporate governance and administration, regional issues, gender, multicultural and First Nations community participation in the arts, finance, philanthropy, legal affairs, corporate strategy and research.
The Board has a maximum of fourteen members, including the Chief Executive Officer who is an Executive (Ex-Officio) member of the Board.
Terms of appointment must not exceed four years. Members are eligible for re-appointment; however, appointments are limited to a total of nine years. The Minister for the Arts appoints the Board.
Board members
Robert Morgan, Chair
Robert graduated with a Bachelor of Economics from Monash University. His business career started at General Motors and after a short period he moved to A.C. Nielsen in market research.
Wesley Enoch AM, Deputy Chair
Professor Wesley Enoch AM is a proud Quandamooka man from Minjerribah, an internationally acclaimed playwright, and artistic director.
Adrian Collette AM, CEO
Adrian Collette AM became CEO of the Australia Council (now Creative Australia) in January 2019.
Larissa Behrendt AO
Larissa Behrendt AO – a Euahleyai / Gamillaroi woman – is an award winning author and an award winning filmmaker. She is the author of several books and writes and directs for film and television.
Caroline Bowditch
Caroline Bowditch is the Chief Executive Officer/Artistic Director of Arts Access Victoria. She enjoyed an acclaimed career in the UK for over 16 years as a performance maker and industry leader. Caroline returned to Australia to lead Arts Access Victoria.
Alexandra Dimos
Alexandra (Alex) is the Executive Director and co-founder of the Nunn Dimos Foundation, a structured philanthropic organisation dedicated to investing in and supporting the arts and creativity sector in Australia.
Stephen Found
Starting his involvement in the theatre in the 1970s with Strand Electric Stage Lighting, Stephen went on to co-found Bytecraft in 1984, building theatre infrastructure and lighting systems around the world.
Rosheen Garnon
Rosheen Garnon is a Non-Executive Director with current roles in Infrastructure, Financial Services, Technology, Public Policy and the Arts Sector.
Amanda Jackes
Amanda Jackes is the Managing Director of Woodfordia Inc, producers of the iconic Woodford Folk Festival, innovative festival The Planting and the national regional touring programme Festival of Small Halls.
Caroline Wood AM
Caroline Wood AM is co-founder of Centre for Stories – a place where stories are shared and kept and where the craft of storytelling is taught and learned.
Courtney Stewart
Courtney Stewart is an acclaimed director, dramaturg, actor and teaching artist with a deep passion for intercultural works and multicultural dramaturgies. She is the current Artistic Director and CEO of La Boite Theatre.
Kitty Taylor
Kitty Taylor, Co-Founder and Executive Co-Director of RANT Arts in Tasmania, is a passionate visual artist known for her commitment to socially engaged practice.
Lauren Moss
Lauren is a former Minister in the Northern Territory.
First Nations Board
Investment in First Nations arts and culture is overseen by the First Nations Board.
The First Nations Board is comprised of two co-chairs and eight other members. Members have a broad range of skills and expertise and representation across artforms.
Terms of appointment are for no more than four years. Members are eligible for re-appointment but may not serve as a Board member for more than nine years.
Music Australia Council
Music Australia is a dedicated body, established within Creative Australia, designed to support and invest in the Australian contemporary music industry.
The Music Australia Council provides advice and recommendations to the Creative Australia Executive and Australia Council Board, which governs Creative Australia, on Music Australia’s strategic objectives, investment and development needs, program design and budget allocation.
The Music Australia Council is made up of a Chair and eight other members who have a range of skills and experience.
Terms of appointment are for no more than four years. Members may be reappointed but may not serve on the Council for longer than nine years.
Creative Workplaces
Creative Workplaces promotes and supports fair, safe and respectful workplaces for Australian artists and arts workers.
The Creative Workplaces Council provides recommendations and advice to the Creative Australia Executive and Australia Council Board, which governs Creative Australia, on Creative Workplaces’ strategic objectives.
The Creative Workplaces Council is comprised of a Chair and six other members who have appropriate qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.
Terms of appointment are no more than four years. Members may be reappointed but may not serve on the Council for longer than nine years.
Interested in joining our board or one of our councils?
The Office for the Arts maintains a register for those interested in being considered for appointment to statutory and non-statutory boards, councils and committees within the portfolio of the Minister for the Arts.
Our Committees and Panels
The following committees and panels provide specialist advisory services and recommendations to the Australia Council Board and Creative Australia management.
Audit and Risk Committee
The Audit and Risk Committee provides oversight of Creative Australia’s financial and performance reporting responsibilities, internal controls, risk management, internal and external audit activities, and legal and financial compliance. The committee also monitors Creative Australia’s overall financial position, budget preparation and any other significant financial issues as they arise. The Committee’s authority and charter are outlined in its instrument of authorisation
Nominations and Appointments Committee
The Nominations and Appointments Committee provides oversight of the nominations process for Creative Australia’s Register of Peers and other committees and panels. The committee ensures the effective use of peers for our peer assessment process and assists the Board on governance matters, advising as required. It has an advisory role and is not delegated to act on the Board’s behalf.
Multi-Year Investment Advisory Panel
This panel monitors and provides advice on the financial and governance performance of all multi-year funded organisations, with particular focus on Creative Australia’s investment in those organisations funded through the National Performing Arts Partnership Framework in partnership with state and territory governments (Partnership Organisations) and the Four Year Investment for Organisations program.
Find out more about multi-year investment.
Decisions Review Committee
This committee is convened as required to review grant decisions.
Rescission of Decisions Committee
This committee is convened as required to rescind grant contracts.
Appeals Committee
This committee is convened as required when needed during the appeals process.
The Executive Team
Creative Australia’s organisational chart
Creative Australia Organisational Chart
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