Non- Executive Director of Finance

Position Summary

The primary responsibility of the Board is to guide and monitor the business and affairs of the organisation, including compliance with the organisation’s corporate governance objectives and setting the strategic directions of the organisation. Board Directors will have empathy with the mission, vision and values of the organisation. They will have the abilities and skills for leadership and ongoing growth and development of TOGA.

As a Board Director with financial expertise, you will be a Member of the Committee for Audit, Risk and Finance (CARF) with a view to nominating for the CARF Chair once familiar with the business of the organisation. The Finance Director will also be a valued support and resource to TOGA management to assist with financial oversight and expertise.

Key Selection Criteria

• A qualified accountant and member of either chartered accountants of Australia and New Zealand or CPA Australia with at least 10 years’ work experience in a finance role
• Previous Board and senior management experience
• AICD Company Director’s course or equivalent training certification
• Familiarity with the not for profit sector and philanthropy
• Thorough knowledge and experience in ensuring good organisational governance
• An understanding of the challenges faced by people and families living with mesothelioma and/or lung cancer
• The ability to review the strategy through constructive questioning and suggestions and contribute to the effective decision making of the Board
• Experience in managing areas of major risk to the organisation
• Ability to work with a team in a respectful, collegiate and collaborative manner

Please refer to attached position description for full selection criteria.

Conditions of Appointment

Appointment to the role of Director is subject to successful police clearance, after successful interviews with existing Board of Directors.

All new Board Members are required to comply with all legal requirements under ASIC and ACNC; and provide their directors ID number (DIN) or be willing to obtain one.

TOGA Board Directors must not be in receipt of funding from companies that manufacture, sell or market tobacco or ‘tobacco-like’ products.