• Remunerated position
• Located in Carlton (Melbourne)

ABOUT US

Common Equity Housing Ltd (CEHL), is Australia’s largest provider of co-operative housing. It provides appropriate, secure and affordable housing and fosters rental housing co-operatives to thrive so that more Victorians experience the dignity of a home in a community guided by the 7 international co-operative principles. With a portfolio of more than 2000 properties, managed by 90+ housing co-operatives, CEHL provides local and national co-operative housing sector leadership and advocacy to deliver positive solutions to the housing affordability crisis.

ABOUT THE role

Three Board Committees support the work of the board:

• Property
• Finance, Audit & Risk
• People, Culture & Governance

Committees generally meet bi-monthly for up to three hours. From time to time, additional meetings may be required. Meetings are held in person, at CEHL’s office in Carlton, or online (at the discretion of the Chair).

The Board has established the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee to support it to discharge its responsibilities regarding:

• Financial Management
• Financial Reporting, Annual Audit, and Internal Audit Plans
• Insurance
• Risk Identification and management and
• Finance related risks

The ideal candidate will be a CA or CPA and have:

• a genuine interest in CEHL and the work we do
• a solid professional background in finance as a senior manager, director, partner, Chief Financial Officer or Financial Controller
• the ability to provide independent strategic advice on statutory accounting and reporting and financial management
• demonstrated Board experience

OTHER INFORMATION

CEHL will provide the Independent Adviser with a Deed of Indemnity, Insurance and Access.

The Independent Committee Member is paid a fee (currently $1,950.00 p/a) plus reasonable travel reimbursement for in-person meeting attendance.