About Youth Affairs Council Victoria (YACVic)

Youth Affairs Council Victoria (YACVic) is the peak body and leading policy advocate on issues impacting young people and the youth sector in Victoria. Our vision is that the rights of young people in Victoria are respected, and they are active, visible and valued in their communities. For over 60 years, YACVic has advocated for the best interests of young people (aged 12-25 years) and the sector that works with them. YACVic provides additional targeted advocacy and services through our key services, YACVic Rural and the Youth Disability Advocacy Service (YDAS). YDAS is in the process of transitioning to independence in 2026.

Board Treasurer Position Description

YACVic employs a Corporate Services Manager to manage the general financial and compliance operations of the organisation.

The Board Treasurer has the following responsibilities and time demands in addition to the general responsibilities of a committee member:

Responsibilities:

• Participate in Risk and Finance Committee (RFC) meetings (8-10 per year).
• Review and discuss annual budget, financial reports, annual auditor’s report, financial issues and concerns with the CEO and/or Corporate Services Manager as required prior to each RFC meeting.
• With the CEO and Corporate Services Manager, place any necessary financial items on the RFC meeting agenda and Board meeting agenda for discussion.
• With the CEO and Corporate Services Manager, provide the RFC and Board each meeting with commentary on the financial situation of the organisation and on variances from the approved budget.
• Oversee and contribute to advice provided to the Board and RFC on matters of budget, finance, fundraising and other revenue sources (eg investments).
• Report to the Annual General Meeting on the financial situation of the organisation.
• Provide assurance to the RFC and Board that the financial administration, key financial policies and procedures and financial reporting of the organisation are robust, accurate, sufficient and fit for purpose.
• Review and assist the Board and RFC to maintain the degree of financial literacy necessary to oversee the business of the organisation.
• Write a Treasurer’s report for the annual report each year.

Time Commitment:

• 7 Board meetings annually (approx. 2 hours each)
• 8–10 Risk and Finance Committee meetings per year (approx. 1.5 hours each)
• Annual planning day and AGM
• Additional preparation and engagement as needed (approx 3-4 hours a month)

What we are looking for

As part of the board member recruitment process, YACVic conducts due diligence checks and nominees must meet the ‘mandatory’ criteria listed below. YACVic is proud to have a supportive Board that prioritises passion and willingness to learn over experience. If you meet some but not all of the ‘desirable’ criteria, we strongly encourage you to still apply.

• Mandatory: YACVic membership (or willingness to join), police check, Working With Children Check, and commitment to youth advocacy
• Desirable: Experience in governance and financial management, networks in government/philanthropy/youth sector, and leadership experience

YACVic promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people, particularly those facing additional marginalisation including people with a disability, those who are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander or those from refugee or migrant backgrounds. We take child protection very seriously.

All Board Members are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards, including rigorous background, identity and reference checks. The successful applicant will require a current Working with Children Check and a satisfactory National Police Check (costs reimbursed) and must agree to comply with YACVic’s Code of Conduct, Child Safe policy and procedures.

If you have any questions about being a board treasurer at YACVic, please contact Ali Al Lawati (Chair of YACVic) at [email protected] using the subject line: Board Treasurer (Voluntary) enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and therefore we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please read the full position description attached before applying.