WANT TO JOIN US?

We are a dynamic, inclusive, skills-based inter-generational Board that combines the skills and experience to drive positive social impact for young people through the programs and activities of Youth Development Australia Ltd. YDA strives to have a Board with experience and sound governance skills and illustrates cultural, age, gender and linguistic diversity.

YDA is seeking expressions of interest for the role of Treasurer (voluntary)

ABOUT YDA

Youth Development Australia Ltd (YDA) was created in 2005 as a platform for change and as a way of exploring, developing and implementing innovative youth development initiatives. YDA has a foundational commitment to disadvantaged young Australians. The participation of young people in the building of their future is a core value. Exercising independence, YDA seeks to be a ‘platform for change’ and a vehicle that young people can use to realise their ambitions and meet their needs in the 21st Century world to come.

More information about YDA can be found by visiting www.yda.org.au.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Treasurer:

• Chairs the Finance and Audit Sub-Committee
• Reviews quarterly financial reports prior to them going to the Board for discussion and approval
• Advise on financial policies and procedures
• Review annual budget process and 6-monthly reforecasts
• Review annual financial reports and annual audit
• Advise on key changes to regulations or legislation relating to accounting or audit standards, ATO, ACNC or Fair Work
• Advise on financial regulatory and legislative obligations
• Ensure that the organisation meets all of it’s reporting requirements

It is desirable that the Treasurer is a practicing CPA or CA and has experience in accounting and financial management in the non-for-profit sector.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Right to work in Australia.
• Successful Working with Children Check, including National Police Check and referee checks.
• A commitment to YDA’s vision and mission and readiness to comply with the YDA Code of Conduct.
• A readiness to comply with YDA governance policies and procedures.

ACCESSIBILITY

Meetings are held via zoom and occasionally in-person at our office in Brunswick, Victoria. Meetings are held on the ground floor to ensure accessibility.

This is a governance and oversight role and does not include day-to-day financial operations.

YOUR APPLICATION

YDA is seeking to increase the diversity of experiences, expertise and perspectives on our Board. We encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply, such as:

• Applicants of all ages, so we hear the voices of young people as well as those with longer life and professional experience
• Applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, so we widen our perspectives of life.

If you have any questions, please contact the CEO Keith Waters at [email protected], using the subject line: Board Treasurer (voluntary) enquiry via EthicalJobs.