Board Member - Treasurer

Key Responsibilities

As a member of the Committee and an Office Bearer, the Treasurer will:

Monitor and review the financial administration and sustainability of Newcastle Fringe Festival
Oversee and participate in the preparation of the annual budget and reporting of
performance against budget
Ensure that Newcastle Fringe Festival’s financial control procedures are sound and effective
Direct and oversee services provided by a contracted bookkeeper
Contribute to the budgeting aspects of government grant applications and acquittals
Contribute to organisational strategic planning and delivery
Monitor financial risk management and ensure regulatory compliance, in particular,
requirements under the ACNC Act for registered charities, Accounting Standards and requirements for DGRs
Report to the Committee about the financial administration of the organisation to assist the
Committee Members to understand the financial information, the organisation’s financial performance and any risks or non-compliance issues
Attend all Committee meetings well prepared, having read and understood all papers beforehand.

Connection with Newcastle Fringe Festival’s mission: Demonstrates a strong commitment to
empowering artists and supporting the Newcastle arts community.
Relevant tertiary and professional qualifications (e.g. CPA certification): Demonstrated technical
knowledge and/or professional skills in one or more of the following: accounting, finance, governance
and/or audit.
Collaborative and inclusive leadership style: Demonstrates a collaborative, respectful, and inclusive
leadership approach and ensures that decisions are made in the best interest of the organisation and its
stakeholders.
Strategic thinking: Demonstrable experience in strategic thinking, business analysis and business
planning.
Communications skills: Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills and fosters robust
and transparent communication and accountability

Experience on similar governance committees in the not-for-profit and/or public sector.
Additional skills in any of the following areas would be well regarded: Commercial business acumen,
risk management, compliance, financial management, income generation, ability to advocate to funders
and stakeholders, marketing, social media or law.

Applications close: 31 August 2026

Applications must include a Resume. You can also include any additional information about why you think you
would be suitable for the role.

Please submit an early application as the position is vacant and interviews will commence on a rolling basis
until filled.

Enquiries and applications are welcome via email to [email protected]. Please put ‘APPLICATION
FOR TREASURER ROLE’ in the subject line.