Management Committee Member (Financial Experience Preferred)

Children by Choice provides counselling, information and education services on all pregnancy options, including abortion, adoption and parenting. We provide a Queensland-wide counselling, information and referral service to pregnant people, deliver sexual and reproductive health education sessions in schools and youth centres, and offer training for GPs and other health and community professionals on pregnancy options, reproductive coercion and post abortion counselling.

We also advocate for improvements to law and policy that would increase access to reproductive health services and information. We are recognised nationally and internationally as a key advocacy group for reproductive and sexual health.

****Children by Choice embraces a diverse and inclusive environment. Our service values diversity and acknowledges that inclusive spaces generate creativity and innovation in perspective and problem solving while producing more sustainable and effective outcomes. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability and people from the LGBTIQ+ community are strongly encouraged to apply.

It is a genuine requirement of this position that the Management Committee Board member is a woman as per the exemption granted to Children by Choice by the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission. [Children by Choice Association Inc. is exempt from the operations of sections 14, 15, 15A, 124, and 127 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 in relation to attribute in s 7(a).]

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Our Annual Reports and Strategic Plan are available on our website.
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Desirable skills
We seek candidates with experience in:

• Financial, Accounting and Risk Management

• Audit/Compliance/ Governance / Law

• Lived experience, in particular we welcome applicants who are First Nations, LGBTIQA+, young people, and/or live with a disability.

ORGANISATIONAL ENVIRONMENT
The organisation is led by a voluntary Management Committee made up of competent professionals, elected annually at the Annual General Meeting. The Management Committee is responsible for the governance of the organisation but is also called on at times to provide expert opinion on operational matters.

The Management Committee meets once a month and sub-committees meet every 1-2 months.

**THE ROLE **
The role of the Management Committee Member is to consider, debate, and vote on issues before the Management Committee on the basis of the best interests of the organisation only. Comply with the rules, policies, and standing orders of the organisation.

**GENERAL RESPONSIBILITES **
On being elected to the Management Committee, undertake induction and training procedures as provided by the Management Committee.

**Planning **
Review and approve the organisation’s Strategic Plan, and other consequential arrangements.

**Meetings **
Attend all meetings, or, if absolutely unavoidable, apologise in advance for absence.

Where Management Committee papers are circulated in advance of the Management Committee meeting, read papers and consider issues before the meeting.

Contribute to the discussion and resolution of issues at meetings and otherwise as appropriate.

**Financial and Risk Management **

Provide sound financial and risk advise to the board

Predict or forecast future financial/budgetary actions that are required by the organisation

Identify financial risks and provide actions for mitigation/management

Understand and provide advice on the organisation’s finances (including solvency).

**Administrative & Management **
Approach employees of the organisation only through the CEO

Serve on sub Committees as required.

Review and approve the organisation’s systems for financial control and risk management.

**Fundraising **
Participate enthusiastically in any fundraising approved by the Management Committee.

**GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES **

Collaborate effectively with other team members, including MC members and staff where appropriate.

Contribute to a positive organisational culture.

Operate within a feminist framework and adhere to the approved Decision Making Principles.

Plan your time effectively to manage competing demands, including work/life balance.

Observe the policies and procedures, Code of Ethics and Conduct of the organisation.

Children by Choice is committed to child safety and wellbeing. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and welcome applications from people who share our values. Our service values diversity and acknowledges that inclusive spaces generate creativity and innovation in perspective and problem solving while producing more sustainable and effective outcomes.