Position Vacant

For any questions contact
Kim Hefren-Webb on
0438 875 937

To apply for this position send
your resume to
info@sanctuaryaus.org.au

Board Treasurer (Voluntary)

Sanctuary Aus are looking for a new Treasurer for our Board.

The Treasurer will provide oversight of the organisation’s finances and financial reporting. The position will also join the rest of the Board to provide governance and oversee the strategic direction and financial sustainability of the organisation.

Sanctuary Aus is a medium-sized charity, with a part-time team of a Finance Manager and Finance Support worker. We have undertaken full financial audits for the last four years, with the Auditor being very complementary on our processes and practice.

We are looking for a new Treasurer to join our Board. Do you have a good level of experience in managing finances and, preferably, an understanding of the Treasurer’s role on the Board. The Board meetings would include:

  • Finance Committee from 6 until 7.30pm on the third Wednesday of the month; and

  • Board Meeting from 6 until 7.30pm on the last Wednesday of the month.

The Treasurer would be responsible for the preparation of reports for these meetings and take a high-level oversight of the company finances: working with the Business Manager and Finance Support Worker to provide an effective financial service for the company.

Please see attached Position Description or contact Kim on 0438 875 937 for any questions you might have.

See Treasurer’s PD below:

 

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Position Description 
 

Position Title: 

Board Treasurer (Voluntary) 

Purpose of the Role: 

To lead the Board of Directors in financial management and participate in the oversight of Sanctuary Aus. 
 

Organisational Environment: 
 Sanctuary Aus Limited is a not for profit community owned and operated organisation for children, young people and families in the Canberra region. Sanctuary Aus responds to community needs within a safe and welcoming environment through our focus areas that provide a flexible range of therapy, supports, activities and information.  

Sanctuary Aus works to address the many issues which can impact on a family’s capacity to raise their children in a healthy and caring environment: maximising the child’s capacity to develop and flourish in their home environment.  Sanctuary Aus has four main arms to its services: 

  • Individual and Family Therapy services; 

  • Group work for children, young people, women and parents; 

  • Disability services through the NDIS; 

  • Support the establishment and maintenance of a safe and therapeutic ‘community’: providing a trauma-informed environment where clients, past and present, and the community are welcomed - reducing their isolation and increasing their supports.   

To date, our income has come predominately through the provision of Behaviour Support therapy for children and young people with Autism: funded through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).  Other sources of income include: providing private Circle of Security sessions in the family’s home at night; Families in Sync when funded for particular families by Child and Youth Protection Services and ACT Together (foster care); children’s groups for emotional regulation; and small grants provided for women and volunteers. 

 

 Key Responsibilities 

The Board Treasurer will: 

  • Attend, Chair and participate in discussion and deliberations at the monthly Financial and Risk Management (FARM) Committee meetings;  

  • Monitor and guide Sanctuary Aus’ financial performance;  

  • Attend and present financial updates to the bimonthly Board Meetings, participating in the discussions and deliberations of the Board; 

  • Ensure that the board is properly and adequately informed of the financial status of the organisation and its operations; 

  • Lead the preparation, approval and review of annual budgets for the organisation; 

  • Attend the Annual General Meeting each year and oversee the presentation of the previous year’s financial statements; 

  • Provide leadership and approvals of significant financial matters, as outlined in the SA Schedule of Delegations policy;  

  • Act as an advisor to the inhouse Financial Team.

  

The Successful Applicant will have: 

  • A high level of knowledge and skills in financial administration, management and NFP finance;

  • A good level of familiarity with electronic, cloud-based financial management software systems; 

  • A consultative leadership style; 

  • A trustworthy and honest personality; 

  • A current Working with Vulnerable People (or willingness to apply for this immediately); 

  • A willingness to apply for an AFP Police check immediately. 

 

Highly Desirable:  

  • Accountancy or bookkeeping experience; 

  • Experience in using Xero accounting systems; 

  • Experience in NDIS billing and processes.