Organisation : Uniting Church in Australia
Location : Melbourne (3000)
Work type : Part-time
Profession : Board & Committee Members
Sector : Religion & Religious Groups
Salary type : Volunteer
Application closing date : 22 Jun, 2025
About the organisation
The Uniting Church in Australia is the third largest Christian denomination in Australia. The Synod of Victoria and Tasmania supports over 600 congregations and presbyteries in the region, providing a diverse range of services and functions, including mission services as well as financial, property and business services.
UCA embraces diversity and equal opportunity in employment. We welcome applications from all volunteers from culturally diverse backgrounds, First peoples and all others regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, disability and sexual orientation.
UCA is committed to providing a safe environment for all including children. Successful candidates are required to undergo a National Criminal History Check and sign a Keeping Children Safe Code of Conduct. Successful volunteers may also require a Working with Children Check.
About the role
The Finance Committee of the Synod of Victoria and Tasmania is seeking two new volunteers.
The Finance Committee is one of two committees that support the governance functions of the Property and Operations Committee. Working in a professional, friendly environment this volunteer role will make an important contribution to the financial governance across the life of the Synod by:
- Detailed monitoring and review of the financial performance of the Synod based ministries and Synod Operations and Reporting Institutions of the Synod, and associated risks;
- Providing guidance on how to achieve the financial sustainability of the Synod; and
- Providing advice on financial matters, and associated risks, to the Property and Operations Committee and/or the Standing Committee as required.
Appropriate volunteers require:
- Tertiary qualifications in accounting, commerce, or a related field
- Membership of a professional accounting or auditing body (e.g. CPA, Institute of CA, etc.)
- Experience with financial management practices, budgeting, planning and control in a large organisation
- Knowledge about the Uniting Church in Australia and its ethos (advantageous)
Hours: 4 – 6 hours each month (except January).
Salary: Not Applicable
How to apply
Contact Lynda Nel at Lynda.Nel@victas.uca.org.au
Applications close: 22 June 2025
Please quote in application: Finance Committee Members (2 x Part-Time Volunteers) via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Religion_and_Religious_Groups
