• Assess funding applications against published criteria
• Participate in assessment meetings (online or in person)
• Contribute professional insight to balanced, respectful discussions
• Respect different artistic approaches and cultural contexts
• Ensure all applications and discussions are confidential
• Declare any real or perceived conflicts of interest

• Make final funding decisions
• Assess applications where a conflict exists
• Represent organisations, communities or peak bodies
• Advocate for applications where a conflict exists

We welcome EOIs from artists, producers, cultural workers and leaders with:

• Professional experience in arts or cultural practice
• An understanding of contemporary sector conditions
• The ability to assess work fairly and thoughtfully
• A commitment to equity, access and respectful practice

Peer assessors are selected through an open and transparent process.

Selection considers:

• Professional experience and expertise
• Understanding of contemporary arts practice and sector conditions
• Ability to assess applications fairly and thoughtfully
• Willingness to engage respectfully with diverse perspectives

Across the peer pool, we aim to reflect a broad range of:

• Artforms and cultural practices
• Career stages
• Cultural backgrounds, including First Nations representation
• Geographic locations, including regional perspectives

Depending on your expertise and availability, you may be invited to assess:

• Individual artist Project and Development Grants
• Organisation Project and Development Grants
• Organisation Capacity Building Grants

Assessment allocations are managed by staff to ensure appropriate expertise, manage conflicts of interest and balance workload.

All peer assessors receive a Panel Assessment Handbook at the start of their term, including:

• An overview of Carclew’s purpose and priorities
• Guidance on assessment criteria and process
• Conflict of interest and confidentiality requirements
• Practical information about meetings and assessment tools

A sitting fee is paid for all formal meetings and special assignments.

Peer assessors are appointed for a fixed three-year term.

This approach:

• Supports continuity and consistency across funding rounds
• Allows assessors time to become familiar with our assessment framework
• Enables regular renewal of perspectives over time

At the end of a three-year term, assessors may be eligible to reapply

Varies by funding round, typically involving:

• Reading applications ahead of meetings
• One assessment session per round

To express your interest, please complete and submit the form via this link: https://carclew.smartygrants.com.au/peerassessorEOI