Board Treasurer & Board Secretary (Voluntary)

Brisbane Youth Service (BYS), a respected leader in the Community Services Industry is seeking expressions of interest from professionals with industry and sector knowledge to apply for the positions of:

• Board Secretary; and
  
• Board Treasurer

These are two exciting opportunities to be involved in a growing and innovative organisation that creates real change in young people’s lives. BYS is committed to evidence informed practice, monitoring our impact, and delivering quality services to enable young people to navigate life challenges and thrive in the community.

For more information about Brisbane Youth Service, please visit: http://brisyouth.org

About the Board

The BYS Board provides governance and strategic leadership to position the organisation for maximum impact. The responsibilities of the Board vary depending on the challenges the organisation is experiencing. The work of BYS is complex and the expectations regarding integrity and accountability to a variety of stakeholders are high.

The current BYS Board is made up of members with skills, qualifications and experience across governance, business, financial management, legal, ethics, social work, and marketing.

Refer to the BYS website for an overview of our current Board members.

Time Commitment

Board meetings are held monthly at 4:00p.m. at the Fortitude Valley office and are approximately two hours in duration. In addition, the Board holds two strategy days per annum. Board members are expected to review papers prior to meetings, and attend the Annual General Meeting held annually in November. Board members may also elect to be involved in the audit and risk committee.

This Opportunity

BYS is seeking expressions of interest from professionals to complement the balance of skills and experience of existing Board Members. While the Board would like to receive applications from all interested persons, we would also like to hear from applicants who have specific experience with non-profit sector Boards, finance and accounting, large-scale community housing projects, housing and homelessness and/or philanthropic and fundraising experience.

BYS employs and supports individuals that are unique. We welcome people from all cultures, religions, ages, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and socio-economic backgrounds. We value and celebrate diversity and BYS welcomes people from diverse backgrounds to join us in our work as Board Members.

Applying for this Board Position

To be considered for Board Secretary or Board Treasurer please provide your curriculum vitae and a cover letter outlining the selection criteria below:

Applying for this Board Positions

To be considered for the Board Treasurer position please provide your curriculum vitae and a cover letter outlining the selection criteria below:

1. Your interest in joining the Board of Brisbane Youth Service Inc and your understanding of the non-profit sector.
2. Your ability to actively contribute to a positive Board culture, robust decision making and the organisation’s strategic direction and long-term sustainability.
3. Demonstrated understanding of the challenges facing the community sector in general, and vulnerable young people experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless.
4. Your skills, knowledge and/or experience in accounting and / or finance.
5. Your understanding of, or ability to acquire, an understanding of the Associations Incorporations Act 1981 and the requirements of Boards of incorporated associations.

To be considered for the Board Secretary position please provide your curriculum vitae and a cover letter outlining the selection criteria below:

1. Your interest in joining the Board of Brisbane Youth Service Inc and your understanding of the non-profit sector.
2. Your ability to actively contribute to a positive Board culture, robust decision making and the organisation’s strategic direction and long-term sustainability.
3. Demonstrated understanding of the challenges facing the community sector in general, and vulnerable young people experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless.
4. Demonstrated experience in desirable fields of expertise that would contribute to the success and sustainability of BYS.
5. Must be an individual residing in Queensland, or in another State but not more than 65km from the Queensland border
6. Your understanding of, or ability to acquire, an understanding of the Associations Incorporations Act 1981 and the requirements of Boards of incorporated associations.

Please submit your expression of interest via the “Apply Now” button.