Organisation : Tender Funerals Geelong Limited
Location : VIC Regional (Geelong)
Time required : Attendance at Board Meetings once a month (2 hours) plus time for report preparation, accounts reconciliation and financial administration.
Duration of project : Minimum 12 months
Skill area : Finance & Accounting
Sector : Community Development
Application closing date : 28 Dec, 2025
About the role
As the Treasurer, you serve as a full Board Director and are expected to meet the general requirements set out by the Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission (ACNC). Your specific duties are categorised as follows:
1. Financial Governance and Reporting
• Guide the Board on financial governance.
• Prepare and present timely annual/monthly budgets, accounts, financial statements, and financial reports.
• Ensure all records are auditable, that audits are conducted, and that recommendations are implemented.
• Advise on the financial implications of Tender Funerals Geelong’s strategic and operational plans and decisions.
• Ensure accounts meet the conditions of contractual agreements with external agencies like funders and statutory bodies.
2. Financial Management & Compliance
• Champion the implementation of financial systems and control procedures.
• Ensure the financial records of Tender Funerals Geelong are kept according to the relevant legislation, such as the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012.
• Assist Board members in understanding their financial obligations and best practices.
• Work with program and functional leads as they manage their financial plans, reporting, and outcomes.
3. Strategic and Community Support
• Contribute to strategic, operational, and financial decision-making.
• Represent Tender Funerals Geelong to the broader community, helping to build reputation and trust.
• Provide oversight and guidance for the organisation’s operations once established, ensuring appropriate frameworks are in place to monitor, mitigate, and manage financial risks.
• Take on a portfolio role or participate in sub-committees/working groups as required.
4. Qualifications, Skills & Experience
• Experience in finance/accounting and a working knowledge of related legislation is required.
• Experience in the not-for-profit (NFP) sector is highly desirable.
• A CA/CPA or similar qualification is highly desirable.
• Previous board experience is highly desirable.
• AICD certification is desirable.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• A self-motivated, organised, and outcomes-focused approach.
• The ability and willingness to challenge and probe.
• The ability to work collaboratively as a team player.
About the organisation
Tender Funerals Australia/Geelong is a not-for-profit funeral service that ensures that those experiencing financial hardship or distress are able to access personalised, meaningful and affordable funerals.
By contributing to Tender Funerals Geelong you will be at the forefront of social change within our community. With the support of Tender Funerals Australia and their successful model, you can help build a legacy of positive social impact for generations to come.
To give you some background to Tender Funerals, I recommend you watch this video. It tells the story of Tender Funerals and the culture and model of care it offers: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-16/a-community-undertaking/13932294
For more information about Tender Funerals, please follow this link: https://tenderfunerals.com.au/
How to apply
Please quote in application: Board Treasurer via Pro Bono Australia.
