About the business

The Aboriginal Art Centre Hub of Western Australia (AACHWA) is the peak body for Aboriginal art centres in Western Australia. AACHWA promotes the value of Aboriginal art centres to a broad range of stakeholders and advances the skills of organisations and individuals across the Aboriginal visual arts sector.

About the role

AACHWA is seeking a full time Administrative and Finance Coordinator.

We require someone who is collaborative, self-motivated and can demonstrate initiative. They must have the ability to work well with the breadth of people working in and around AACHWA, including the Board, staff, art centre membership as well as the many regional Aboriginal artists and community members who initiate, coordinate and participate in AACHWA activities.

Position Background

The Administrative and Finance Coordinator will have a significant impact on the level and quality of corporate governance and governance culture within the organisation.

They will be responsible for assisting the AACHWA Board to achieve the organisation’s vision and strategy, and for providing high level administrative and finance support to the CEO and Manager.

The Administrative and Finance Coordinator will ensure the smooth functioning of the organisation through:

• Effective coordination of governance processes to enable AACHWA to meet its compliance requirements and objectives.
• Skilled administration services and financial support to ensure the day-to-day running of the AACHWA office.
• The provision of effective representation and promotion of AACHWA and its programs to all stakeholders.

Benefits and perks

9.5% of gross salary fully contributed by AACHWA.

Generous salary sacrifice option is available.

Skills and experience / SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential

• Previous experience undertaking administration officer duties.
• Sound computer skills including word processing, databases and spreadsheets.
• Previous experience undertaking financial officer duties or similar including experience with bookkeeping or accounting and use of software such as Quickbooks.
• Demonstrated knowledge of governance frameworks, with examples.
• Experience with the preparation of agendas, minutes of meetings and records management.
• Well-developed interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage time and to prioritise tasks in order to meet deadlines while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, with the capacity to work unsupervised.
• Must be prepared to undergo police clearance and working with children clearance.

Desirable

• Willingness to travel to and work in remote/regional areas of Western Australia and holder of a Class C driver’s license.
• Previous experience working with Aboriginal people and/or Aboriginal organisations.
• An understanding of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art centre business model and the value of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art centres.
• Experience working for a not-for-profit organisation.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

ENQUIRIES

For enquiries about the position and for the full Position Description contact AACHWA by phone: 08 9200 6248 or email: [email protected], using the subject line: Administrative and Finance Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs.