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Treasurer

About CSMC 
The Council of Single Mothers and their Children is a non-profit organisation founded 50 years ago by single mothers to secure a better life for themselves and their children. We achieve change by championing the voices and needs of single mother families and providing specialist support services. CSMC has over 3400 single mother members (for whom membership is free) and more than 3000 contacts per year with single mothers.
 
Established in 1969, CSMC has a long history of social and political action. One of CSMC’s early achievements was successfully lobbying government to introduce the Supporting Mothers’ Benefit. CSMC continues to fight for the rights and interests of single mother families, focusing on financial security, social security, child support, family law, and housing.
 
Our Vision
 
CSMC envisions a society where single mother families are valued and treated equally and fairly. Our key priorities for 2017-2020 are:
  1. Secure income - It is unacceptable for 33% of single mother families to live in poverty. We want the welfare system to better support single mothers at every stage: at home with children, seeking employment and securing financial independence.
 
  1. Diverse employment and education opportunities that complement family responsibilities
We will work with employers and organisations to cultivate a range of employment opportunities that suit single mothers’ care responsibilities, and support access to further education, training and accessible children.
  1. Safe, affordable and appropriate housing
Single mother families are among the most vulnerable in the housing market. CSMC will work with government and other stakeholders to facilitate innovative and collaborative solutions to lack of housing and discrimination in the housing market.
  1. Legal protection in Family Law matters
We seek more equitable laws and better information, support and treatment of single mothers in court, in relation to concerns for their children’s well-being and their own future.  
  1. Wellbeing and resilience of single mothers
We seek to foster the wellbeing of single mothers and reinforce their resilience, capabilities and capacity to parent, in order to overcome the negative impacts of entrenched poverty, family violence and social exclusion.
  1. Children’s wellbeing
Single mothers are a highly diverse group with one key commonality: the well-being of our children. CSMC works to ensure the children of single mothers have every opportunity to reach their potential.
 
Our culture
CSMC works from a feminist perspective and is committed to processes of self-help, empowerment, and mutual support for single mothers. Working from a self-help model, all CSMC volunteers (including Board members) and employees are women who are or have been single mothers. This falls within the exception contained in section 28 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.
 
CSMC works collaboratively with other organisation to achieve our goals. Position Description, Treasurer of the Board 
Purpose
Each member of the Board plays a part in ensuring good governance* of the organisation, overseeing the policy direction, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements. Members assist with the leadership and general promotion of CSMC in support of the organisation’s mission and needs.
 
* Governance: The ACNC (Australian Charities & Not for profit Commission) set the following governance requirements for members: 
  • act with reasonable care and diligence
  • act honestly and fairly in the best interests of the charity and for its charitable purposes
  • not misuse their position or information they gain as a responsible person
  • disclose actual or potential conflicts of interest
  • ensure that the financial affairs of the charity are managed responsibly, and
  • not allow the charity to operate while it is insolvent
 
Position requirements
  • You must be, or have at one time been a single mother
  • Align with feminist principles including a commitment to gender equality, and have a passion for achieving a fair and equitable future for single mothers and their children
  • Financial management experience and a qualification as a Chartered Accountant or equivalent
  • Have a high level of commitment to the work of CSMC with reasonable attendance at Board meetings and at events of the organisation, including the Annual General Meeting
  • Knowledge and skills in relevant areas such as governance, accountability to members, social policy, program delivery and evaluation, finance, achieving change
  • Willingness to invest in developing governance skills
  • Willingness to serve on a sub-committee and participate actively in its work
  • Be informed of the services provided by CSMC and support our work publicly
  • Prepare for and participate in the discussions and the deliberations of the Board
  • Be aware of and abstain from any conflict of interest.
 Position Responsibilities of Treasurer, together with all board members 
Financial Management
  1. Review and approve the organisation’s annual budget
  2. Monitor financial performance
  3. Ensure the financial structure is adequate for the organisation’s current needs and long range strategy
  4. Be assured the Board and its committees are properly and adequately informed of the condition of the organisation and its operations
  5. Be assured published reports properly reflect the operating results and financial condition of the organisation
  6. Ascertain appropriate conflict of interest policies are in place and are monitored and enforced
  7. Appoint independent auditors, subject to approval by members
  8. Review compliance with relevant legal requirements
  9. Ensure appropriate risk assessment and risk management procedures are in place
 Other Board duties include strategic planning and organisational oversight.

To express your interest in joining the CSMC Board, please forward a cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience and a copy of your CV.
Mandatory
CPA Approved
Points to note
Council of Single Mothers and their Children is seeking a Treasurer who is a CA or CPA and who is or has been a single mother.
Benefits of Volunteering
Communication
Emotional Intelligence
Positive Attitude
Resilience
Growth Mindset
Council Of Single Mothers And Their Children, Inc
Treasurer
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Melbourne

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Finance & Accounting
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