The Organisation

Queensland Conservation Council is the state’s peak non-government environment group. Our mission is to protect our natural environment and climate and make Queensland communities more sustainable.

We achieve our goals by advocating to government, engaging with the community and informing through the media. We apply the latest scientific research to develop policies. We monitor progress and rate the performance of governments, their programs, and companies, holding them accountable to their commitments to the environment. Incorporated in 1969, we are a non-profit community organisation with no political affiliations.

We have a membership of 62 environment groups throughout Queensland, who we consult and coordinate with. We’re growing, with 23 staff, and an ambitious plan to grow the Environment movement in Queensland.

The Role

The Queensland Conservation Council is seeking a suitable person to join its Executive Committee as Treasurer.

As a key member of the Executive Committee, you will provide oversight of QCC’s finances and budgets as well as ensuring best practice financial governance.

This is not a volunteer bookkeeper! Queensland Conservation Council’s accounts are kept by an external professional accounting firm. Familiarity with budgets or experience in a similar role will be highly regarded but is not an essential requirement for applicants.

Estimated effort is between 2 to 3 hours per week. You are also well supported by our dedicated staff and Executive Committee.

Key Responsibilities

Treasurer

• Review QCC’s annual budget, as well as monthly financial reports prepared by QCC’s external accountants.
• Participate in monthly online finance sub-committee meetings and report on QCC’s financial position and performance at monthly Executive Committee meetings.
• Ensure financial reports are available to and understood by other members of the Executive Committee.
• Help identify relevant financial, accounting and tax compliance matters, ensuring these are addressed by management.
• Assist in the annual external audit of QCC’s finances.

Executive Committee - General

• Attend and participate in Executive committee meetings, currently held on zoom at 5:30pm on the third Tuesday of each month.
• Prepare for Executive Committee meetings ahead of time by reading papers and considering proposed motions.
• Engage in one or more of QCC’s subcommittees (currently HR, finance, fundraising, decolonisation and governance).
• Ensure that QCC maintains good policies and procedures that care for staff and facilitate a healthy organisation.
• Ensure the legislative compliance of the organisation.
• Monitor the implementation of QCC’s 2024-2026 strategic plan.
• Attend General Meetings as needed (two per year) and the Annual General Meeting.

Qualifications and skills

Essential

• Interest in and commitment to environmental values and the protection of our natural environment.
• Experience in or interest in leadership and strategy-setting in the not-for-profit sector.
• Strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and First Nations justice.

Desirable

• Experience in accounting, financial management and reporting.
• Knowledge of accounting and tax compliance matters relevant to Australian charities.
• Governance experience, including on boards or management committees, particularly in the not-for-profit space.

Applicants who meet some, but not all, of the selection criteria are still encouraged to apply.

QCC aims to be as diverse as the country we are trying to protect and is an equal-opportunity employer. First Nations candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.