Trustee / Treasurer - The Eryldene Trust | Volunteer Governance Role

Trustee – Treasurer

The Eryldene Trust | Volunteer Governance Role

Help safeguard one of Sydney’s significant heritage properties for future generations.

About Eryldene

Eryldene is a state heritage listed historic house and garden located at 17 McIntosh Gordon.  It is significant in the history of architecture and landscape design in Australia, for botanical research, and for its collection of art works, furnishings, associated documents, letters, photographs which support its story.  Since 1981 Eryldene has been owned and managed by The Eryldene Trust and is open on a limited but regular basis for the public to enjoy.

About the role

Eryldene is seeking a Trustee with a Treasurer focus to join its governing body and contribute financial expertise to the stewardship and long-term sustainability of Eryldene Historic House and Garden in Gordon, Sydney.

This is an opportunity to combine your financial and governance skills with a meaningful community purpose: helping preserve an exceptional historic house and garden and ensuring that Eryldene continues to be accessible to the public for education, enjoyment and cultural engagement.

Who We're Looking For

Essential

• Experience in bookkeeping, accounting, financial management or a related field.
• Confidence in interpreting financial information and explaining it clearly to other Trustees.
• An understanding of financial controls, risk management and sound record keeping.
• Strong attention to detail, organisation and reliability.
• The ability to contribute constructively to governance and strategic decision-making.
• A collaborative approach to working with Trustees, volunteers and professional advisers.
• An interest in supporting Eryldene's purpose and long-term sustainability.
• Be available to attend monthly meetings in person.

Desirable

• Previous experience as a Treasurer, Trustee, Director or committee member.
• Experience in a charitable, community, cultural or not-for-profit organisation.
• Experience with fundraising, grants, philanthropy or developing strategic partnerships.
• Experience in heritage, museums, historic houses, gardens, property or cultural organisations.
• An understanding of heritage conservation and the challenges of maintaining significant historic properties.

You do not need to have experience in every area. We are looking for someone who can bring sound financial judgement, a willingness to contribute and an appreciation of Eryldene's unique heritage and community role.

Apply

If you would like to contribute your financial and governance expertise to the future of Eryldene, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit an Expression of Interest to [email protected]

If you need more information, please get in touch with Mark Brandon 0439 280 000.

Applications close at 5pm, Friday 9 October 2026.

Join us in safeguarding Eryldene's heritage and helping ensure that this remarkable place continues to inspire, educate and delight the community for generations to come.