Volunteer Treasurer | Board Director – Parramatta Women’s Shelter

Parramatta Women’s Shelter

Board director of a for-purpose organisation providing tailored, holistic and trauma informed care to women and mothers with their children, experiencing domestic violence and homelessness.

Use your financial expertise to support women and children escaping domestic and family violence and homelessness. Parramatta Women’s Shelter is seeking a skilled volunteer Treasurer to join our Board and help oversee the organisation’s financial health, governance and sustainability.

About Parramatta Women’s Shelter:

Parramatta Women’s Shelter provides crisis accommodation and outreach support for women and children experiencing domestic and family violence and/or homelessness. As part of the Women’s Community Shelters network, we work with our local community to support safety, stability and long-term change.

The Opportunity

As Treasurer, you will work collaboratively with the Board, Executive team and external finance partners to provide financial oversight, strengthen governance and support strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor financial performance, reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Advise the Board on financial risks, compliance, governance and sustainability.
• Work with finance providers, auditors and relevant committees to support accurate reporting and annual audit requirements.
• Contribute to financial policies, internal controls and risk management processes.

What You’ll Bring

Skills & Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification, or significant senior finance/accounting experience.
• Experience in budgeting, financial reporting, compliance and risk management.
• Understanding of not-for-profit governance and financial management.
• High integrity, attention to detail and ability to explain financial information clearly.

Why Volunteer With Us?

• Make a practical contribution to women and children experiencing domestic and family violence and/or homelessness.
• Support strong governance in a respected, community-based organisation.
• Work with committed Board members, staff, volunteers and community partners.

How to express interest: Please submit an up-to-date resume or email [email protected] with any questions, using the subject line: Volunteer Treasurer / Board Director enquiry.