Australian Opal Centre Ltd

http://www.australianopalcentre.com/

Role: Secretary Type: Not-for-Profit & Community Organisations Location: Walgett Shire Council, New South Wales
Science Arts and culture Community development Economic development
Annual Budget: $25,001-$75,000
Number of Paid Staff: 0
Number of Volunteers: 5 or fewer
Current Board Size: 4-7
Board Meetings (frequency): monthly
Board Meetings Held: During Day

Area of Expertise Being Sought:
Governance, Information & Communication Technology (ICT)

Board Meetings (Mode):
Online/Dial-in

Targeting:

Payment:
Nil - honorary role

Any further information about this vacancy:

The Australian Opal Centre (AOC) has recently undergone major structural and governance changes

In June 2025 all construction on a new build museum project was halted after predominantly government funding of $36M was exhausted

In the November AGM 2025, 5 of 6 Board members stood down or did not stand for re-election

The new board was not made aware of the serious financial status of the AOC prior to election

Since election the new board has stabilised and secured the financial situation of the AOC

The board is now in the process of fully restructuring AOC operations and creating a viable and self- sustaining business mode

The AOC has a valuable, mainly opalised, fossil Collection (with secure funding) which is the core of our purpose

All current directors have taken a hands-on approach to ensure the Collection, a community resource, donated mostly by miners from the Lightning Ridge area will be retained in Lighting Ridge for the Community

We are in need of an experienced person to fulfil the important role of Secretary with respect to assistance in organising board meetings, minutes and other administrative duties. The position will develop as the AOC rebuilds during the next two to three years

Duty Statement: Australia

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