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National Council of Women of Victoria (NCWV) — Honorary Treasurer (Volunteer) Why this role? Help steer the finances of a respected women’s organisation and gain real boardroom experience. As Treasurer, you’ll safeguard resources, shape decisions, and convert every dollar into measurable community impact. Time & flexibility • Average 8–16 hours/month. • Hybrid/remote-friendly: meetings can be joined online; most tasks can be done remotely. • We can adjust during exam periods or busy work cycles. What you’ll gain • Mentorship, support and advice from other Committee Members and a practical Treasurer/governance toolkit (templates, checklists). • Board exposure (Committee & Council), a reference, and LinkedIn recognition. • The chance to lead strategic improvements (e.g., digitised filing, simple dashboards, other projects). About NCWV (in brief) NCWV is a non-partisan, not-for-profit organisation uniting women and allies across Victoria to empower women and girls. We: • Advocate on state issues and help shape policy and submissions to government. • Champion rights to safety, education, and equal pay—with zero tolerance for violence and discrimination. • Connect members locally, nationally, and globally through the International Council of Women (ICW), which has consultative status with the United Nations (ECOSOC). • Collaborate with professionals, policymakers, and the community so insights become real action. The Treasurer — What you do • Manage NCWV costs and payments: maintain timely payments with appropriate approvals; maintain visibility on cash flow. • Produce monthly reporting: prepare a short monthly finance summary and the annual Treasurer’s Report. • Attend monthly meetings: attend the monthly Committee (3rd Thu 10:00– 12:00) and, where possible, the monthly Council (1st Thu 12:15–14:30). You can attend via zoom or in person, though in person attendance is preferable to online attendance. • Manage income, donations, and member records: record all donations; reconcile and update paid-member records; provide up-to-date organisational and individual member lists to committees. • Liaise internally and externally: externally, liaise with the bank and ATO on financial and compliance matters; internally, communicate with executive team members on finance matters and keep records orderly. Tools & support • Software: Westpac online banking, spreadsheets (or accounting software if applicable), cloud drive. • Templates provided: current Excel spreadsheet, monthly summary one-pager, AGM pack. Selection criteria You’ll be great at this if you: • Care about gender equality and NCWV’s purpose. • Have finance/accounting/economics/business knowledge (formal study or equivalent experience both welcome). • Are comfortable with spreadsheets and learning simple finance workflows. • Communicate clearly and keep things organised and confidential. • Want to experience first-hand how a board/committee operates. Nice to have (not essential): prior Treasurer/club-finance experience; NFP/NGO/ charity exposure; Who should apply? Women of all ages, and people of all genders, are welcome. Women under 30, students, early-career professionals, and career-switchers are strongly encouraged to apply. You must be or become an NCWV member. How to apply Please send a short CV (1 page) and a brief note (200–300 words) on why this interests you, what you can offer, and what you hope to learn to info@ncwvic.org.au by 30th of April 2026. Questions? Contact info@ncwvic.org.au. We aim to respond within 48 hours.

Duty Statement: https://ncwvic.org.au/