Specialist Non-Member Director of the AACHWA Board (Accountant)

About Us

The Aboriginal Art Centre Hub of Western Australia (AACHWA) advocates on behalf of its member art centres located in regional and remote Western Australia. AACHWA delivers professional development programs for managers, boards, and artists; provides recruitment advice and services; and acts as an advocate to, and central point of contact for, Regional, State and Federal funding bodies.

About the Role

The Aboriginal Art Centre Hub of Western Australia (AACHWA) are seeking applications for a Specialist Non-Member Director for the Board. The person will be a qualified and experienced Accountant with skills in financial management and be willing to take on the role of Treasurer of the Board of AACHWA. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Board of an organisation coming in to its tenth year of operation with exciting plans for the future and a proven track record for good governance and operations.

The Aboriginal Art Centre Hub of WA (AACHWA) is the peak advocacy and resource agency for Aboriginal art centres in Western Australia. AACHWA’s primary objective is to support and promote Aboriginal art centres in WA with the aim of encouraging sustainable growth and stability. This is achieved through advocacy, business support, professional development, resource sharing, and network development.

Key functions of the role will include:

• Act as the Treasurer of AACHWA.
• Chair the Finance Sub-Committee of the AACHWA Board.
• Provide leadership, direction and support to the AACHWA Board.
• Work with the Member Directors of the AACHWA Board to develop and review the strategic plan and policies and procedures when required.
• Work with the Member Directors of the AACHWA Board and Finance Sub-Committee to review the management of the Corporation’s finances.
• Promote and uphold principles of good governance.
• Attend all board meetings and Finance Sub-Committee meetings.
• Demonstrate financial acumen to assist the Board in budgeting, strategic financial planning, reviewing investments and making financial decisions.
• Promote effective and efficient lines of communication.
• Promote and represent AACHWA at industry events.
• Undertake appropriate cross-cultural training as required.

Who are we looking for?

Essential Criteria:

• Financial literacy and leadership experience.
• Experience with Directorships and Boards.
• Commitment to uphold all the legal duties, responsibilities and obligations of a Director.
• An absence of conflicting commitments.
• Of high repute and recognised integrity and has not been convicted in a criminal proceeding or named a subject of a pending criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations and other minor offences). Such person shall not have been found in a civil proceeding to have violated any federal or state securities or commodities law, and shall not be subject to any Court or regulatory order or decree limiting his or her business activity, including in connection with the purchase or sale of any security or commodity.
• Able to provide an acceptable National Police Certificate to the Board of Directors.

Experience Required for Position:

• Demonstrate experience as a director of an Australian company governed by the Corporations Act and a willingness to demonstrate the ability to understand and to commit to the highest standards of governance.
• Demonstrate at least 10 years of experience as a Certified Practicing or Chartered Accountant.
• Demonstrate leadership experience, and possess qualities reflecting a proven record of accomplishments and the ability to work with others.
• Does not have commitments that would conflict with the commitments of a Director of the Corporation.
• Reputation and Integrity is of high repute and recognised integrity, including:
  • Is not a person who is not permitted by the Corporations Act (or an order made under the Corporations Act) or the CATSI Act to be a director.
  • Has not been disqualified (either automatically or by Court order) from managing a corporation under from doing anything else contemplated by the role of the Independent Director, under any applicable law.
  • Is not a person who has been convicted of an offence other than a traffic infringement or other minor offence.
• Endorsement by the Member Directors of the Board of AACHWA.

Commitment:

The Specialist Non-Member Director for the AACHWA Board will be appointed for a period of no more than 12 months with possibility of re-appointment at the next Annual General Meeting. The expected commitment of the Board directors is approximately once per quarter each year and the Annual General Meeting. Meetings will typically be held in Perth and regional locations where AACHWA’s membership are based. The expected commitment of the Finance Sub-Committee is approximately once per quarter each year, meetings to be held prior to AACHWA Board Meetings so that financial reports and budgets can be analysed and endorsed for recommendation to the Board of AACHWA for approval. The AACHWA Board is a volunteer commitment, no fees for meeting attendance are paid. All costs of travel for AACHWA Board meetings will be met by AACHWA.

Process of Appointment:

1. Submit an application
2. Shortlisting
3. Invitation to attend an interview
4. Appointment subject to Board Approval

Applicants:

Your EOI should include a high resolution digital portrait photo, short biography (Max 200 words), CV and a letter detailing your interest and a demonstration of your eligibility, by 5:00pm Friday 29 November 2024.

For further information or to submit your expressions of interest, please contact Chad Creighton (AACHWA CEO), phone: 08 9200 6248, email: ceo@aachwa.com.au.