About the role

The Australasian Menopause Society (AMS) is seeking an experienced finance and governance professional to join its Board as Treasurer and Chair of the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee.

This is an opportunity to contribute your financial expertise to a respected, clinician-led organisation that is improving the health and wellbeing of women in midlife across Australia and New Zealand.

As a member of the AMS Board, you will provide strategic oversight of the Society's financial governance, sustainability, risk management and audit functions. Working collaboratively with fellow Directors, the Executive Director and the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee, you will help ensure the organisation remains financially sustainable, well governed and positioned to achieve its strategic objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of the Society's financial performance and long-term sustainability.
• Chair the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee.
• Review annual budgets, financial forecasts and financial performance reports.
• Monitor financial reserves, investments and cash management arrangements.
• Oversee financial governance frameworks, internal controls and financial delegations.
• Monitor the Society's risk management framework and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee the external audit process and financial reporting obligations.
• Contribute to the development and oversight of the AMS strategic plan.
• Support the Board's financial capability through advice, guidance and succession planning.
• Actively participate in Board meetings, governance activities and organisational decision-making.

About you

You are a collaborative and strategic leader with strong financial governance expertise. You bring sound judgement, integrity and the ability to contribute constructively to Board discussions while maintaining an independent perspective. You will have:

• Professional qualifications in accounting, audit, risk management or financial governance, together with current membership of a recognised professional body.
• An understanding of governance principles and the legal responsibilities of directors of Australian for-purpose organisations.
• Strong strategic thinking and financial analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The capacity and commitment to contribute approximately 10 hours per month to Board and committee responsibilities.
• A commitment to the mission, vision and values of the AMS.

The following would be highly regarded:

• Previous experience as a Treasurer, Finance Committee Chair, Audit and Risk Committee member or Non-Executive Director.
• Knowledge of Australian charities regulation, corporate governance and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience overseeing investments, reserves management or organisational sustainability strategies.

About the AMS

The AMS is a clinician-led society that exists to advance the care of women in midlife by leading clinical education, supporting research and evidence translation, and being a trusted source of information for health professionals and the public. The AMS shares knowledge, resources and connections to advance evidence-based practice and improve women's health across Australia and New Zealand. Members of the AMS are doctors and other healthcare professionals with a special interest in women's health in midlife, menopause and healthy ageing.

Why join the AMS?

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to women's health while helping guide the governance and financial sustainability of a respected, mission-driven organisation.

We offer:

• The opportunity to contribute your expertise to an organisation improving menopause care across Australia and New Zealand.
• A collaborative, highly experienced Board committed to good governance.
• Flexible participation through a combination of online and face-to-face meetings.
• Reimbursement of travel and accommodation expenses in accordance with Board policy.
• Directors' liability insurance.
• Attendance at the AMS Annual Congress.

Time commitment

The Treasurer is expected to attend two face-to-face Board meetings each year, at least four online Board meetings, and meetings of the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee.

The anticipated commitment is approximately 10 hours per month, with additional time required during budget development, audit activities and other peak organisational periods.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Elly Taylor, Executive Director, at [email protected] using the subject line: Board Director - Treasurer and Chair of the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee - Remote / Work from Home enquiry via EthicalJobs or 0439 633 940.

A position description is attached.