Do you have a brain for budgets? Gusto for governance? Stamina for strategy? Join the Board of Australia’s Biggest Little Fringe Festival as our newest Treasurer and help shape the future of the arts in Newcastle.
Location:
Work From Home
Commitment:
Approximately 4 hours/month and quarterly Committee Meetings.
About the organisation
Newcastle Fringe Festival is part of an international movement that champions independent performance artists from all genres and showcases the wild, wonderful world of independent arts right here in Newcastle. We’re proudly not-for-profit and volunteer-run. We’re unapologetically passionate about the crucial role art plays in an inclusive, creative and productive society.
Key Responsibilities
As a member of the Committee and an Office Bearer, the Treasurer will:
- Monitor and review the financial administration and sustainability of Newcastle Fringe Festival
● Oversee and participate in the preparation of the annual budget and reporting of
performance against budget
● Ensure that Newcastle Fringe Festival’s financial control procedures are sound and effective
● Direct and oversee services provided by a contracted bookkeeper
● Contribute to the budgeting aspects of government grant applications and acquittals
● Contribute to organisational strategic planning and delivery
● Monitor financial risk management and ensure regulatory compliance, in particular,
requirements under the ACNC Act for registered charities, Accounting Standards and requirements for DGRs
● Report to the Committee about the financial administration of the organisation to assist the
Committee Members to understand the financial information, the organisation’s financial performance and any risks or non-compliance issues
● Attend all Committee meetings well prepared, having read and understood all papers beforehand.
Essential Attributes
- Connection with Newcastle Fringe Festival’s mission: Demonstrates a strong commitment to
empowering artists and supporting the Newcastle arts community. - Relevant tertiary and professional qualifications (e.g. CPA certification): demonstrated technical
knowledge and/or professional skills in one or more of the following: accounting, finance, governance
and/or audit. - Collaborative and inclusive leadership style: Demonstrates a collaborative, respectful, and inclusive
leadership approach and ensures that decisions are made in the best interest of the organisation and its
stakeholders. - Strategic thinking: Demonstrable experience in strategic thinking, business analysis and business
planning. - Communications skills: Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills and fosters robust
and transparent communication and accountability
Desirable Attributes
- Experience on similar governance committees in the not-for-profit and/or public sector.
- Additional skills in any of the following areas would be well regarded: Commercial business acumen,
risk management, compliance, financial management, income generation, ability to advocate to funders
and stakeholders, marketing, social media or law.
How To Apply
Applications close: 31 August 2026
Applications must include a Resume. You can also include any additional information about why you think you
would be suitable for the role.
Please submit an early application as the position is vacant and interviews will commence on a rolling basis
until filled.
Enquiries and applications are welcome via email to newcastlefringe@gmail.com. Please put ‘APPLICATION
FOR TREASURER ROLE’ in the subject line.
