Job Description
Volunteer Management Committee Member - Treasurer and Secretary
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Community Childcare Inc
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Volunteer role | Governance | Community impact
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Community Childcare Inc invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified professionals to join its Management Committee as a volunteer committee member.
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This is an unpaid, executive governance role with a community-based not-for-profit organisation operating early childhood education and care services in Queensland.
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1.Nature of the role
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Management Committee members collectively act as the governing body of Community Childcare Inc and are responsible for:
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- Strategic oversight and organisational direction.
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- Financial stewardship, risk management, and compliance.
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- Policy oversight and governance assurance.
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- Supporting the organisation's purpose, sustainability, and regulatory obligations.
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Committee members act in accordance with the organisation's constitution and applicable legislation and governance standards.
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2.Skills and experience sought
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Expressions of interest are welcomed from individuals with experience or expertise in one or more of the following areas:
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- Governance, board or committee participation.
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- Legal, accounting, finance, audit, or risk.
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- Human resources, workplace relations, or compliance.
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- Early childhood, education, or community services.
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- Strategy, leadership, or not-for-profit governance.
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Previous governance experience in not-for-profit organisations is advantageous but not essential.
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3. Membership requirement (mandatory)
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In accordance with the organisation's constitution:
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- Management Committee members must be members of Community Childcare Inc, and
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- Any successful applicant who is not already a member must be admitted as a member of the organisation prior to appointment to the Management Committee.
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4. Eligibility and regulatory screening (mandatory)
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Due to the nature of the organisation's operations and regulatory environment, appointment to the Management Committee is conditional upon the following prior to the appointment:
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- obtaining a current National Police Certificate, and
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- holding and maintaining a Queensland Blue Card (Working with Children Check).
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Ongoing appointment is subject to continued compliance with these requirements and all applicable governance and regulatory obligations.
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5. ACNC Governance Standards
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As a registered charity, Community Childcare Inc is required to comply with the ACNC Governance Standards.
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Accordingly, Management Committee members must:
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- Act with reasonable care and diligence, in valuable faith, and in the best interests of the organisation
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- Manage actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest appropriately
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- Not misuse their position or information obtained through their role
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- Ensure the organisation's resources are applied solely towards its charitable purposes
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- Support the organisation's compliance with applicable laws and regulatory obligations
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Appointment and ongoing service on the Management Committee are subject to these standards.
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6. Time commitment
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- Approximately 5-6 hours per month.
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- Attendance at scheduled committee meetings (generally outside business hours).
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Appointment and tenure in accordance with the organisation's constitution.
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7. Important governance information
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- This is a volunteer role and no remuneration is provided.
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- The role does not create an employment relationship.
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- Committee members are subject to fiduciary, statutory, and constitutional duties.
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- Appointment is subject to the organisation's constitution, internal governance policies, and applicable legislation.
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8. How to express interest
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Interested individuals are invited to submit a brief expression of interest outlining their background, skills, and governance experience via LinkedIn or by contacting the board/organisation directly for further information via
[email protected]
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📌 Volunteer Management Committee Member (Queensland)
🏢 Community Childcare
📍 Queensland