Join a highly respected Australia–China alumni and people-to-people organisation.

The Australia China Alumni

Association (ACAA) is seeking an experienced finance professional to join its Board as a Non-Executive Director and take on the additional role of Treasurer. This is a strategic governance role for a financially capable professional who can provide strong oversight of ACAA’s financial management, reporting, compliance and financial risk. ACAA has an internal finance and accounting team, so the Treasurer will provide governance oversight and accountability rather than undertake day-to-day accounting.

About ACAA

Established in 2007, the Australia China Alumni Association (ACAA) is a non-profit charitable organisation connecting alumni and students of Australian universities across Australia and Greater China. ACAA currently connects with a network of more than 40,000 Australian alumni across Australia and Greater China and aims to foster lifelong connections, educational engagement and people-to-people relationships between Australia and China.

ACAA has had the privilege of having Australian Ambassadors to China serve as its patrons since its establishment; the current patron is His Excellency Scott Dewar, Australian Ambassador to the People's Republic of China.

ACAA’s flagship Australia China Alumni Awards commenced in 2009 and the 2026 program is the 18th Australia China Alumni Awards. The Awards recognise outstanding achievements of Australian-educated alumni and bring together alumni, universities, government, business and community stakeholders. ACAA also delivers scholarship and community programs, mentoring, career development and educational initiatives, and has worked with Australian Government representatives and Australian diplomatic and trade networks in China.

About the Role

Position: Non-Executive Board Director & Treasurer | Status: Voluntary / unpaid Board position | Location: Australia-wide; Sydney-based applicants welcome | Reports to: ACAA Board The successful candidate will serve as a member of the ACAA Board and,



subject to the Association’s governing documents and Board appointment processes, undertake the role of Treasurer.

Key Responsibilities

· Work with the Board on financial risk and the general governance and sustainability of the organisation.

· Supervise ACAA’s internal accounting and finance team to ensure appropriate financial systems, controls and reporting are maintained.

· Liaise with ACAA’s external auditor as applicable, and support the organisation in meeting its reporting and compliance obligations.

Essential Criteria

· Demonstrated skilled financial, accounting, audit, finance management or closely related experience — this is essential.

· Ability to fulfil the responsibilities of Treasurer and provide appropriate financial governance oversight.

· Ability to work effectively with an internal finance/accounting team and external accounting or audit professionals.

· Independent judgement, integrity and commitment to ACAA’s charitable purpose and mission.

Desirable Experience

· Experience with an Australian charity or not-for-profit organisation, particularly in financial governance and reporting.

· Relevant professional qualification such as CPA, CA, IPA or equivalent.

Role Expectations

This is a strategic governance role rather than an operational accounting position. The Treasurer will not be expected to perform routine bookkeeping or replace ACAA’s finance and accounting staff. The focus is on oversight, accountability, financial reporting, compliance, financial risk and broader Board governance.

How to Apply

Please submit a current CV/resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant financial, governance and not-for-profit experience.

Email: [email protected]

Applications close: 20 September 2026

Diversity and Inclusion

ACAA welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, cultural or ethnic background, or other personal characteristics. Selection will be based on relevant skills, experience, integrity, financial capability and the ability to contribute effectively to ACAA’s governance and mission.

📌 Board Member + Treasurer (Australia)
🏢 Australia China Alumni Association
📍 Australia