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Targeting:
Females, Seniors/Retired People, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQI

Position Description

Seeking Board Members x 2Cause | Culture | CreativityThe FunHaus Factory (DGR Registered Charity) Board is seeking two dynamic new members to strengthen our leadership team:1. TreasurerWe’re seeking a hands-on financial leader who can guide our financial strategy and oversight.As Treasurer, you’ll ensure the organisation meets its financial, legal, and compliance obligations while working closely with the Co-Chairs and Artistic Director on practical management.You’ll help demystify financial information for the Board, empowering confident, informed decision-making.Ideal background:Senior finance experience (Accountant, CFO, Financial Controller or equivalent)Governance knowledge relevant to NFPs and charitiesExperience with MYOB or similar accounting softwareUnderstanding of payroll, GST, and reporting obligationsStrong strategic, analytical, and influencing skills2. Fundraising Lead / Chief Storyteller (General Board Member)You’re a connector — someone who brings stories, data, and relationships together to fuel sustainability.We’re looking for a doer who can lead our fundraising, impact reporting, and evaluation strategy — shaping how we communicate our story and measure success.Ideal background:Fundraising, philanthropy, or business development experienceProven success in driving donor or sponsor engagementSkills in evaluation, impact reporting, and campaign deliveryAbility to translate evidence into compelling narratives and resultsConfident working across multi-channel campaigns and donor eventsAbout FHFNow in our sixth year, FunHaus Factory is the Central Coast’s leading contemporary multi-arts organisation, driving social inclusion and cultural renewal, recognised nationally as a medium sized cultural institution,We champion “diversity as the norm,” celebrating Women, POC, LGBTIQ+, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, youth, people with disability, and multicultural communities.As a DGR-registered charity with a “working board,” we’re hands-on, values-driven, and impact-focused — committed to creating happier, healthier, safer, and stronger regional communities through arts and culture.What to Expect:This is a voluntary positionMinimum commitment: 12 months, approx. 2-3 hrs/monthMeetings: Every 4 weeks (remote and in-person)All members contribute strategically and operationally, including fundraising and advocacy.Ready to Get Involved?If you’re an active, skilled professional passionate about creativity, inclusion, and impact — we’d love to hear from you.Please send a short bio, a brief statement on your interest and fit, and your CV::?? board@funhausfactory.org.au

About The Organisation

Founded in 2018, FunHaus Factory (FHF) is the Central Coast’s leading contemporary multi-arts and culture organisation — a registered charity and social enterprise now in its seventh year of shaping regional revitalisation through creativity, inclusion, and innovation.Our work spans festivals, live performance, youth engagement, and creative industries training, providing paid employment and pathways for artists and individuals from underrepresented communities. By reactivating Gosford’s city centre through arts and culture, we’re proving that creativity can drive both social cohesion and economic renewal.As we enter our next phase of growth, we’re still focused on strengthening governance, financial sustainability, and philanthropic partnerships to scale our impact. Joining our board means helping steer a values-driven organisation that is changing the story of what regional arts, culture, and community leadership can achieve.

Selection Criteria

Seeking passionate change makers who are collaborative influencers and understand the power or arts and culture to change regions such as ours, in decline for too long

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