Organisation : For Change Co.
Location : Melbourne (Melbourne)
Time required : 1-2 Hours Per Week
Duration of project : 1-3 years
Skill area : Finance & Accounting
Sector : Social Enterprise
Application closing date : 30 Apr, 2024
About the role
Role purpose: To oversee the financial management of the organisation, review procedures and financial reporting and administration, advise the board on budgeting, compliance and financial strategy, and advise on financial issues as required.
As Treasurer, you will play a crucial role in managing the financial health of this innovative not-for-profit social enterprise.
Key responsibilities include:
Financial reporting to the board:
- Work with the Managing Director/CEO to ensure that financial statements are clear and accurate, facilitating the Board’s access to the necessary information to make sound financial decisions.
- Ensure that the organisation complies with tax regulations, such as GST, payroll tax and fringe benefits tax.
- Review all internal processes and reporting methods at least annually.
Advise the board on financial strategy and fundraising:
- Make sure that the Board understands their financial obligations and is provided with the necessary information to make sound financial decisions.
- Assess and highlight any financial risks of the organisation to the board, supporting the development of actions as required.
- Track the organisation’s financial position and work with the Managing Director/CEO to strengthen this position and form financial strategy.
- Work with the board to develop and implement fundraising strategies.
Representing and advocating for the organisation:
- Being a key spokesperson for the organisation.
- Creating networks and connections that will benefit the organisation.
- Participate in raising funds for the organisation.
- Attend and actively participate in Board meetings (at least 75% of meetings per calendar year), as well as any important events for the organisation, e.g. launches.
General responsibilities:
- To fulfill your duties and obligations to the company as a Non-Executive Director.
- Not to improperly use information or position. Any special knowledge that you gain as a Board Member must only be used for the benefit of the charity and never to further personal or other interests. Similarly, you must not use your position to improperly gain an advantage for yourself or someone else, or cause detriment to the charity.
- To disclose conflicts of interest. If your duty to act in the best interests of the charity is in conflict with (or may conflict with) your personal interests, you must disclose this responsibly.
- To act with reasonable care and diligence. You must exercise your powers and duties with the care and diligence that a reasonable person would if they were in your place.
- To act in good faith in the best interests of the charity and for a proper purpose. When acting as a Board Member, you must make decisions that are in the best interest of the charity and to further its charitable purpose.
- Understand and commit to the organisation’s mission, values, structure, programs and policies.
About the organisation
For Change Co. is a fast-growing social enterprise based in Melbourne with the mission of creating pathways out of homelessness for young people. We established Australia’s first non-profit crepe van, Crêpes for Change, in 2015 and have since opened a coffee cart and four cafes across Melbourne - all of which host our training program participants. Along with this, 100% of profit from our work goes directly into our impact work. Our amazing team is passionate and dynamic with big dreams of changing the world; sparked by the vision of eliminating youth homelessness. Our values of passion, transparency, collaboration, inclusivity, and agility come through every day in the work that we do and the outcomes that we deliver, with an ongoing focus of creating a diverse community committed to our mission. For more information, check out our recent Impact Report is HERE.
IMPACT
Our goal is to measurably and sustainably change the lives of as many at-risk young people
as we can. We aim to do this through creating pathways out of the homelessness cycle for the young
people that we work with.
To date, we have supported over 115 young people to exit the homelessness cycle through our
Pathways for Change Employment and Training Program, our Youth Advisory Program, our Skills+
Workshops, and through rental support.
How to apply
If this sounds like you, send your CV and any questions you may have to nick@forchangeco.com.au
PLUS answer the following questions:
- How did you hear about For Change Co. and why are you interested in being involved?
- Why are you perfect for the role of Treasurer?
*The role will remain open until it has been filled, so get in quick! For Change Co. believes in providing a supportive and inclusive working environment. Therefore, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, and people who identify as LGBTIQ+.
Please quote in application: Treasurer (Volunteer Role) via Pro Bono Australia.
