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Triple R is seeking expressions of interest from current 3RRR subscribers for the Subscriber Representative role on the Board of Directors of Triple R Broadcasters Ltd.

This is an unpaid voluntary position. If you’re a committed Triple R subscriber who is interested in a volunteer governance role including monthly board meetings, and are willing to commit for a two-year term (with the possibility of an additional two-year term) please consider applying!

The Triple R Board of Directors oversees the governance of Triple R Broadcasters Ltd, the not-for-profit company limited by guarantee that holds the 3RRR educational community broadcasting license. Triple R’s Station Manager/CEO is responsible for the day to day operations of Triple R and reports to the Board of Directors ten times per year.

The Triple R Board is made up of up to five appointments from RMIT University and the University of Melbourne, plus internal representative appointments from the staff, volunteers, and subscriber bases, and independent appointed Directors.

SELECTION CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL

• A deep appreciation of 3RRR and an understanding of the station’s organisational culture
• Skills in problem solving, analysis and decision-making processes
• Current 3RRR Subscriber, and this must be your primary perspective of the station
• Eligible to be a Company Director in Australia

DESIRABLE

• Experience in a volunteer-based non-profit organisation or an arts, music, or broadcasting-related industry
• Experience in the operations of a Board, or a strong understanding of the role of a Board of Directors versus management.
• Governance training

Triple R especially welcomes applications from people of the following groups - please let us know if they apply to you:

• Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples
• People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
• People with disability
• People who identify as LGBTIQA+
• Young people (Under 30)
• Women

APPLICATION PROCESS

To express your interest please send the following in a single PDF document to Gemma Noble at recruitment@rrr.org.au with the subject line ‘Subscriber Representative 2026 - your name’ by no later than 11.59pm, Sunday 18 October 2026:

• a 200 word statement about yourself and how you would add value to the Triple R Board
• a two page resume
• No more than a one page response to the selection criteria

A shortlist will be selected for interviews with Board representatives, and the successful candidate will be appointed to the Board of Directors of Triple R Broadcasters Ltd.

Thanks for your interest in volunteering at Triple R!