About the Organisation

The Buttery is a not-for-profit charitable addiction and mental health organisation established in 1973. We deliver evidence-based long and short-term residential rehabilitation and outreach programs to support people living with alcohol and substance misuse and mental health conditions to achieve recovery and rebuild their lives. We have provided services to over 5,000 participants in its residential programs and 20,000 participants in its outreach services. The Buttery is an independent, community-based charitable organisation and is not affiliated with any religious or political groups.

Website: buttery.org.au.

Location: The organisation is headquartered near Bangalow in Northern NSW but also has offices from Tweed Heads in the North to Port Macquarie in the South. As well as residential programs, The Buttery also operates community outreach programs throughout the NSW Mid-North Coast and NSW Northern Rivers Regions.

Sector: Alcohol and Other Drugs and Mental Health

Funding: As a charity, The Buttery relies on the generous donations from the community, donors, several foundations philanthropists, trusts, families and individuals The Buttery gratefully acknowledges the financial support it receives from the NSW State and Commonwealth Governments.

About the role

The Buttery is pleased to announce it has voluntary (pro bono) opportunity as a Treasurer.

Prior Board experience is preferred but not essential. An understanding of corporate governance principles would also be helpful.

Meeting requirements: Board meetings take place online so your location is flexible. The designated time is the fourth Monday of each month at 6.30pm generally for 2 hours. Additionally, it meets two or three times a year for face-to-face strategy, and/or planning sessions. As a minimum, board members should expect to participate in approximately 8 to 10 board meetings per annum and review board papers.

Remuneration: Board members operate in a voluntary capacity. Relevant expenses will be paid.

Skill Areas required: Applications are open to professionals with substantial financial experience and CPA membership

Board Member Criteria:

1. Availability to attend Board meetings
2. Relevant tertiary qualifications in Accounting or Finance management with CPA membership
3. Proven ability to monitor financial performance, oversee the development of the annual budget, prepare financial statements and advise on financial strategy
4. Demonstrated skills in strategic leadership, governance and change management and commitment to collaborative leadership and alignment with the vision and values of The Buttery

For details concerning this role and a position description, please contact the HR Manager, Jo McLaughlin on [email protected], using the subject line: Volunteer Board Treasurer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.