ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
RARE LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY IN CONTEMPORARY DANCE
Full-time roles in contemporary dance are scarce. This is a unique chance to step into a significant leadership position at Co3, the State Contemporary Dance Company of Western Australia, located in Boorloo / Perth.
We are seeking an exceptional leader who will bring their own distinctive artistic voice, build powerfully on this company’s foundations, and lead with the kind of energy that inspires artists, audiences, communities and funders alike.
The inaugural Artistic Director Raewyn Hill will step down in December 2026 after twelve years. In that time, Co3 has emerged as one of Australia’s leading contemporary dance companies, renowned for its artistic ambition, critically acclaimed performances, and deep engagement with artists, audiences, and communities.
The new Artistic Director, commencing in January 2027, will be responsible for the creation and presentation of compelling contemporary dance works that resonate widely while reflecting the distinct cultural, geographic, and social context of Western Australia. You will be instrumental in developing the company’s voice, growing audience engagement, and supporting vibrant organisational and sector development.
Applications close: Sunday 7 June 2026 5pm AEST
For further information and to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact: maryjo@mjcapps.com.au
Non-Executive Director - Treasurer
Co3 is seeking a Non-Executive Director - Treasurer to join our team!
The role requires in person attendance at approximately eight board meetings and serving on at least one board committee per year. This position serves as Chair of the Finance and Risk Management (FARM) committee. Directors are also requested to attend performances, and fundraising and supporter events throughout the year.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate an understanding of a director’s role and their legal, ethical, fiduciary and financial responsibilities. In addition, we are seeking someone who upholds and embodies Co3’s core values: Excellence, Integrity and Accountability, Sustainable Practices, Entrepreneurial Spirit, and Transformation.
HOW TO APPLY
If you believe you’re right for the role, please send your application by email to Board Chair, Margrete Helgeby Chaney via chair@co3.org.au with “Application | TREASURER” in the subject line.
Your application must include:
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- A statement (1-2 pages) outlining why you would be interested in being on the Co3 Board and how your skills and experience address the requirements of the role.
- CV, including the names and contacts of at least two (2) professional referees.
For more information about Co3, visit www.co3.org.au or email chair@co3.org.au.
Non-Executive Directors
Co3 Contemporary Dance is always interested in attracting new voices to join in the strategic and governance conversations of the Board and would like to expand and diversify our database of potential candidates. If you think you’d like to explore being a part of Co3’s governance team, please get in touch.
Never been in an NED/governance role before? We’d still like to hear from you. The Board is dedicated to improving pathways and accessibility to governance roles in the NFP sector and is currently developing an internal mentoring support program as well as identifying both formal and informal Director Pathways programs to support new entrants. We’d welcome your suggestions on the types of support you would find most valuable.
HOW TO APPLY
To register your interest, please send your Curriculum Vitae and a statement no more than two (2) pages, outlining your suitability to Chair@co3.org.au.
ABOUT CO3
Co3 (pron. Koh-three) is the State’s contemporary dance company, based in Boorloo, Western Australia, on the lands of the Whadjuk Nyoongar people.
Driven by excellence and collaboration, Co3 generates relevant and insightful conversations through contemporary dance. With art and audiences at our core, dance-makers are encouraged to interrogate and re-examine their creative process to ensure the delivery of meaningful contemporary Australian art.
Co3 actively strives for diversity in our teams, in the stories we share on stage and across all areas of our operating, programming and interaction with community. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and commits to providing an inclusive and safe environment for everyone. We want our organisation to be a true reflection of our state, representing people with a diverse set of skills, life experiences, cultures and backgrounds. All peoples are considered without regard to age, sex, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation or disability. We strongly encourage applications from people of all identity groups, as it is important for us that these voices and perspectives are represented in the work we do.
