We are seeking a Secretary to join our team!

The Secretary is an integral part of our Executive Team and undertakes duties including:

• Attend executive board and sub-management committee meetings (physically or virtually, where required) and accurately record minutes from meetings.
• Prepare meeting agendas - receiving agenda items from committee members, circulating agendas and approved minutes and checking that agreed actions are carried out by members.
• Assist the organisation with meeting periodic reporting requirements with Fair Trading, ACNC.
• Preparing an Annual Report of the organisation’s activities for the year, for the Annual General Meeting.
• Attending and preparing for the Annual General Meeting (AGM) including ensuring elections and notices are in line with the organisation’s Constitution, processes and procedures.
• Arranging, review and advising on the renewal of the organisation’s insurance policies.
• Recording (and advising, where necessary) declarations and conflicts of interest of Executive Board Members.
• Advise the Executive Board and Sub-Management Committee on governance matters; and
• Carry out other administrative functions, as required by the Boards.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced professional looking to give their time to a worthy community organisation. This is also an excellent role for someone studying Law looking for some real-world experience in a NFP organisation. You must also have three doses of the COVID vaccine and be willing to obtain a Working with Children Check.

About Us: Australian Refugee Volunteers (ARV) is an entirely volunteer-run non-religious and apolitical organisation that runs exciting programs for children from asylum seeker and refugee backgrounds in Sydney. We run monthly excursions that are a mix of fun and developmental activities that give our clients skills and confidence whilst allowing them to just be kids for the day!

Why Volunteer with ARV:

• Opportunities to volunteer in person or remotely.
• Flexible hours.
• An opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children from asylum seeker and refugee background.

Does this opportunity have your attention? Click “Apply” and follow the prompts. One of our recruitment team will be in touch with you to discuss further. For any questions, please contact the recruitment team on recruitment@arvolunteers.org.