Pathways and Advocacy Network Ltd

http://www.paan.com.au

Role: Treasurer Type: Not-for-Profit & Community Organisations Location: South Australia, City of Adelaide
Community development Education Human rights
Annual Budget: $10,001-$25,000
Number of Paid Staff: 1 - 3
Number of Volunteers: 5 or fewer
Current Board Size: 4-7
Board Meetings (frequency): quarterly
Board Meetings Held: At Night

Area of Expertise Being Sought:
Accounting / Finance / Investment, Fundraising, Governance

Board Meetings (Mode):
Face-to-face, Online/Dial-in

Targeting:
Youth/Students, People with Disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Payment:
Reimbursement of expenses

Any further information about this vacancy:

Pathways and Advocacy Network (PAAN) is seeking a passionate, values-driven individual to join our Board as Treasurer.

PAAN is a South Australian not-for-profit organisation established in 2025, committed to improving school retention through traditional and alternative pathways, strengthening career pathways and improving life outcomes for young people, particularly those experiencing or at risk of disadvantage. Through advocacy, community partnerships and systems reform, we work to create an inclusive future where every young person has a pathway to thrive.

Treasurer (Board Position – Voluntary)

We are seeking a Treasurer with strong financial literacy and a commitment to good governance. The ideal candidate will have experience in financial management, budgeting and reporting -ideally within a not-for-profit, education, community or advocacy setting.

In this role, you will:

  • Oversee financial compliance and reporting obligations

  • Support the preparation of budgets, financial statements and board-ready reports

  • Provide strategic financial guidance to help the Board make informed decisions

Desired Skills & Experience

  • Financial literacy with bookkeeping or accounting knowledge

  • Experience with budgeting and financial reporting

  • Understanding of NFP compliance obligations (ACNC, DGR etc.) or willingness to learn

  • Fundraising experience (desirable)

  • Interest in employment, education/training, youth, or advocacy sectors 

PAAN strongly encourages applications from people with disability, First Nations peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you’re interested in joining a mission-led, reform focused organisation working at the intersection of education, disability, inclusion and diverse pathways to student success - we would love to hear from you.

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