Creeds Farm works with communities in Melbourne’s high-growth suburbs of Epping North and Wollert in the City of Whittlesea. We provide opportunities for people to build community connections, for life-long learning, skills development, information sharing, social and recreational activities and community development.

We are looking for a person with finance or accounting skills to join our Board of Governance as Treasurer. This is a volunteer role.

The Treasurer shares responsibility for strategic planning, budgeting, risk management and compliance management of Creeds Farm. The Treasurer has Board oversight of financial matters. An important part of the Treasurer’s role is to assist other Board members to understand financial information that is being presented and the context and the implications of this information. The Treasurer liaises with management and the finance officer as required.

Creeds Farm’s values

• Connection. We connect with each other and connect people to opportunities, support, learning and community.
• Empowerment. We enable community participation and support self-awareness and people taking action to meet their needs.
• Diversity. We celebrate people’s strengths, skills and potential, learn from each other and promote inclusiveness.
• Welcoming. We are positive, kind and bring good will and good humour to all we do.

ABOUT THE ROLES

Creeds Farm Living & Learning Centre is seeking passionate, community-minded individuals to join our Board of Governance — including a dedicated Treasurer to lead our Finance and Risk oversight.

We work with the communities of Epping North and Wollert to create opportunities for connection, learning, growth, and wellbeing. As a not-for-profit neighbourhood house, we empower our diverse community through social, recreational, and educational programs

General Board Members

We are looking for individuals with skills or experience in areas such as:

• Community development
• Governance
• Human resources
• IT and digital systems
• Legal or compliance
• Marketing and communications

Treasurer (Board Member)

We are also seeking a Treasurer with financial expertise to lead our Finance and Risk Sub-Committee and help the Board understand and oversee financial matters. The Treasurer will:

• Review monthly financial reports with the Centre Manager and Finance Officer
• Guide strategic financial planning and compliance
• Lead financial risk management discussions
• Chair the Finance and Risk sub-committee (meets every two months)

what we are looking for

Whether you are experienced in governance or looking to contribute meaningfully to your local community, we welcome applicants who bring:

• A passion for collaboration and community
• Strategic thinking and sound judgement
• Experience in finance, governance, or technical areas (especially for Treasurer)
• A willingness to actively engage in meetings and leadership

time commitment

• Board Meetings: Every six weeks on a Thursday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm (no meetings in December or January)
• Format: Meetings are hybrid — every third meeting is held in-person at Creeds Farm (2 Snugburgh Way, Epping); others are online
• Preparation: Approx. 1–2 hours reading and prep before each meeting
• Treasurer Only: Finance and Risk sub-committee meetings every two months (2 hours)

We’re located in Epping North. We are a paperless Board in keeping with Creeds Farm’s commitment to sustainability. We use Microsoft SharePoint for Board and governance documents.

BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING WITH US

• Make a real difference in your local community
• Collaborate with a friendly and passionate Board
• Build your skills in not-for-profit governance
• Gain valuable experience for your resume or professional growth

Please call Jason, Board Chair on 0416 502 072 if you would like to discuss this opportunity.

A position description is attached.