The Australian BPD Foundation is seeking the services of a dynamic Treasurer with a CA or CPA qualification to join our board and be part of our exciting future.

WHO ARE WE?

The Australian BPD Foundation is a Not-for-Profit (NFP) organisation and registered as a charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). 

We are working to promote equity of care and support for everyone impacted by by the complex mental illness known as borderline personality disorder (BPD). This includes raising community and health sector awareness, educating the public, medical/mental health professionals and governments that BPD is treatable, and people can lead meaningful lives. Through our work, supported by our core values of justice, inclusion, equality, courage, collaboration, and integrity, we aim to bust the harmful negative and incorrect myths that are still prevalent. The Australian BPD Foundation has Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status in Australia.

Board meetings are held via zoom so there is no requirement to live in Melbourne.

The board currently has a mix of expertise from those with lived experience of living with or supporting a person with BPD, clinicians and interested community members.

DESIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES 

Ideally, candidates will possess: 

• CA or CPA qualification
• At least 3 years of experience in a similar position, preferably in the non-profit sector;
• Relevant experience in accounting and finance.
• The capability to oversee the operational aspects of the foundations’ finances. 
• Knowledge of the mental health sector and or BPD would be an advantage

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategy and planning - contributing to the long-term development and sustainability of The Australian BPD Foundation and its activities with a focus on financial management.
• Accountability – ensuring the Australian BPD Foundation’s 
  • Finances are effectively managed and the foundation
  • Meets its legal and governance obligations. 
• Representation - advocating for the Australian BPD Foundation (and the communities in which we work) to partners and donors.
• Resourcing - securing financial support and pro-bono/in-kind products and services to benefit the Australian BPD Foundation.

 next steps

For further information please email President, Rita Brown on [email protected], using the subject line: Board Position - Treasurer (Voluntary) enquiry via EthicalJobs. 

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A position description is attached.