Work at Western Edge
Board Position: Treasurer
Role Overview
As Treasurer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the financial health and sustainability of Western Edge Youth Arts. You will work closely with Board members, the Executive Director, Co-Artistic Directors and Operations Manager to oversee the organisation‘s financial activities, provide strategic financial guidance, and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Position Title: Treasurer
Organisation: Western Edge Youth Arts
Location: Newport, Melbourne
Position Type: Volunteer, Board of Directors
Time Commitment:
Approximately 10 hours per month, including attendance at board meetings, committee meetings, and other relevant events. This is a voluntary position with a term length of 2 years, renewable based on mutual agreement.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should contact Board Chair Veronica Pardo on 0412 848 645.
Western Edge is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds. We encourage First Nations People, People of Colour, People with Disabilities, and LGBTQ+ people to apply.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Financial Oversight:
- Oversee the organisation’s financial resources, including budgeting, financial planning, and cash flow management.
- Receive and review monthly financial statements, reports against budgets, and forecasts to monitor financial performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Ensure proper accounting practices and adherence to financial policies and procedures.
- Financial Planning and Strategy:
- Guide the development of long-term financial strategies and goals in alignment with the organisation’s purpose and objectives.
- Provide financial analysis and recommendations to the Board to support decision-making processes.
- Collaborate with the Executive Team to develop annual budgets and financial plans.
- Risk Management and Compliance:
- Identify financial risks and guide the implementation of appropriate risk management strategies to safeguard the organisation’s assets.
- Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations, tax laws, and reporting requirements.
- Work with auditors and legal advisors to oversee financial audits and ensure accurate and timely reporting.
- Financial Reporting and Transparency:
- Present financial reports and updates to the Board on a regular basis.
- Foster transparency and accountability by communicating financial information to stakeholders, including donors, funders, and the public.
- Respond to inquiries and provide clarification on financial matters as needed.
Qualifications
- Prior experience in finance, accounting, or related field, with a strong understanding of financial principles and practices.
- Knowledge of non-profit financial management, including budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance requirements.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and make strategic recommendations.
- Commitment to the purpose and values of Western Edge Youth Arts.
About Western Edge
Western Edge is a theatre company in Naarm’s vast and vibrant western suburbs working with young people from IBPOC and marginalised communities. We tell Australia’s new stories as a coalition of powerful artists, storytellers and cultural witnesses. Western Edge has been a small youth arts organisation for most of our 30-year history. We have been through a period of growth and we are now positioned to look ahead with some exciting plans for the company.
We engage our youngest artists through school and community arts programs; we offer training, employment and leadership opportunities to emerging artists; and we create supported pathways to professional work within Western Edge and wider arts industry networks. This full circle model is our practical response to the under-representation of diverse voices and lived experiences on Australian stages, screens and leadership roles at every level of the arts sector.