About the organisation / Why work with us

The Broughton Art Society Incorporated (est. 1965) is a registered ACNC charity and disability recreational art service provider supporting artists living with disability across South Australia.

Make a meaningful community impact. Be part of a 60 year legacy in inclusive/disability arts. Flexible hours / WFH. Values-driven governance role. Welcoming and collaborative committee culture.  

The opportunity / The Role

We are seeking Expressions of Interest from a passionate, values-driven individual to join our volunteer Committee of Management in the role of Treasurer. This is a rewarding volunteer opportunity to make a meaningful impact by strengthening financial governance and supporting better outcomes for people with disabilities.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Financial literacy and experience in finance / accounting 
• Competence using Xero, and Microsoft Outlook/Word/Excel/SharePoint/Teams
• Experience managing budgets, bank accounts, and financial reporting 
• Ability to prepare and present clear financial reports to a committee or board 
• Understanding of not-for-profit financial management principles, grant acquittals, donor reporting 
• Hold a current National Police Check and NDIS worker check (or willingness to obtain) 

Governance & Compliance Knowledge

• Understanding of Australian charity governance obligations  
• (ACNC reporting, financial accountability, ethical use of funds) 
• Knowledge of basic tax obligations for charities, including GST, BAS and PAYG 
• Awareness of NDIS funding principles, including: 
• Appropriate handling of participant funds
• Separation of NDIS and nonNDIS income 
• Financial transparency and safeguards 
• Commitment to strong internal controls and risk management 

Organisational & Personal Attributes

• High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail 
• Ability to work collaboratively with a volunteer committee and senior staff 
• Strong communication skills, particularly explaining financial matters in plain language 
• Reliable, methodical and able to meet reporting deadlines 
• Commitment to the mission and values of a disabilityfocused organisation 

Role Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management, record keeping, and cashflow monitoring to support longterm sustainability 
• Provide financial insight to inform strategic and operational decision making 
• Review and strengthen financial procedures, controls, and reporting 
• This is a governance/oversight role. Day-to-day bookkeeping and operational finance tasks are managed by bookkeeping-accounting contractor.

Compliance / Eligibility / Time Commitment

• Hold a current National Police Check and NDIS worker check (or willingness to obtain)
• Meetings every month (up to 2 hours). In-person at Parkside (preferred) or via videoconference 
• Ad hoc work hours (WFH) 

Desirable

• Previous experience as a treasurer or board member. 
• Experience in the arts, disability, or community services sector and NDIS will be highly regarded. 
• We strongly encourage applications from people with disabilities and people from diverse backgrounds. 

Applications Close: As advertised (with ongoing Expressions of interest register). 

Application Process

Submit an application via the "Apply Now" button. After you submit your application, we will email you an Expression of Interest form to complete and provide to us via return email. The Expression of Interest form will contain further details about the opportunity. 

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