Greater Sydney Landcare - 2 Positions - Treasurer - Chairperson
Greater Sydney Landcare (GSL) is a not-for-profit regional landcare group which is the umbrella organisation for district and individual Landcare groups and networks across the greater Sydney basin. GSL has DGR and ACNC charity status.
GSL is going through an exciting process of business analysis to optimise our efforts to maximise our fund raising efforts.
GSL is looking for 2 candidates 1 to fill the recently vacated Treasurer role to work with the Finance Manager.
The 2nd to potentially take on the Chairperson role to replace the existing Executive Chair. This may be immediate or can be staged over time. We see this new person taking on more of a leadership role bringing with them business connections and an interest in building funding opportunities for the continued prosperity of GSL. The current Chair will remain with GSL and provide guidance if required.
For both positions we require a good knowledge of governance and finance for not-for-profit organisations.
GSL does not have a paid management team and so both positions may involve being part of the Executive team which oversees the running of GSL. The Executive team is advised by the Finance Manager. The Executive team meets every 2 weeks for up to 2 hours.
Both positions will be an integral part of the Governance Committee and the Representative and Advisory Committee which meet monthly.
The Chairperson will be required to:
- organise, run and minute the Executive, Governance and Representative and Advisory Committee meetings
- take an interest in growing GSL and use business connections to promote GSL
- oversee the Governance of GSL
- be able to think creatively while working as part of, or in consultation with, the Executive team.
Chairperson skills:
- A good understanding of Governance and Finance
- Personable with good business connections
The Treasurer will be required to provide, with the assistance of the Finance Manager:
• Financial oversight and protection of funds
• Financial planning, budgeting, reporting
• Oversight of the financial system, policies and procedures
• Advice on all financial and business matters
Treasurer qualifications and skills
• Qualifications and experience in accounting and/or finance.
• Proficiency in financial and other software systems.
• An interest in supporting environmental improvement.
Remuneration for both positions
This is a volunteer position working with a volunteer committee -expenses can be paid with prior approval.