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Treasurer

Constance ARI

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**Please feel free to send us a one-page CV and short introductory paragraph (latest 3 April 2026) and we'll get back to your shortly.

Reimbursement provided: Paid quarterly ($1,183.44 x 4).**

Constance ARI (Artist Run Initiative) is a small and thriving art organisation based in Nipaluna / Hobart. We create paid artistic opportunities for early career arts practitioners to develop and present innovative and experimental work in varied settings.

We would be thrilled to have a Treasurer on board, who may be in the position of contributing to our small team of early-mid career artists and arts workers, by overseeing the organisation’s:

  • Financial administration and procedures (including planning and budgeting, financial record keeping and monitoring and reporting).
  • Advising the Board on financial strategy and fundraising.

The work may run for 1 week day/fortnight (flexible).

Additional time may be required initially for overdue acquittal, registration of Constance's Payroller account for STP with the ATO, and submit all super payments made to date.

  • Objective

To assist the Board in maintaining high standards of financial record keeping, policy implementation and communication in support of Constance ARI’s programs and operation.

  • Key Duties
  • Establish and/or abide by sound financial management policies, procedures and reporting processes.
  • Remain fully informed of Constance ARI’s financial performance and position at all times.
  • Prepare yearly and multi-yearly budgets in consultation with the Board.
  • Monitor income and expenditure for all Board and program activities and maintain budgetary restraints.
  • Review and approve invoices, credit notes and receipts for timely payment or issue.
  • Arrange for financial audits with Constance ARI’s appointed auditor and coordinate the preparation of required documents and data.
  • Ensure the Board understands its financial obligations and that the organisation complies with relevant laws and legislation.
  • Report on Constance ARI’s financial performance and position at Board meetings and present an annual financial report at the AGM.
  • Oversee the acquittal of grant funds and act as a signing officer for Constance ARI where appropriate.
  • Advise the Board on financial strategy, planning and management.
  • Other duties or responsibilities as outlined in the constitution.

In addition, the Treasurer takes ultimate responsibility for and oversight of the following tasks which may be delegated to a contracted bookkeeper and/or to a member of a Finance Committee:

  • Lodge returns and reports such as BAS and STP to the Australian Tax Office.

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial accounts and records, producing financial statements as required.

  • Keep a proper record of all payments and monies received.

  • Show evidence that money received is receipted, banked and documented with all monies paid out.

  • Pay bills and send out accounts as and when they fall due.

  • Maintain the integrity, security and sustainability of the financial management system.

  • Reports to

Co-chairs and Board Finance Committee

  • Knowledge and experience

  • A basic understanding of accounting and a working knowledge of the laws governing Constance ARI’s operation.

  • Ability to provide and present financial statements and relate the organisation’s financial position, including future forecasts.

  • Ability to provide relevant financial information and make decisions on the allocation of Constance ARI’s financial resources in negotiation with the Board.

  • Ability to keep accurate records and maintain an electronic financial management system.

  • Ability to ensure that budgeting is carried out in accordance with Constance ARI’s strategic and operational plans.

  • Awareness of the information required for regular audits Good working knowledge of the tasks and constitutional requirements of the Treasurer position.

  • Ability and readiness to allocate tasks and standards of cash management as appropriate to others, such as Board members, Finance Committee members and Project Coordinators.

  • Awareness and readiness to keep informed about key issues for Constance ARI and the environment in which it works

  • Desirable attributes

Good organisational and communication skills Some financial expertise Ability to maintain accurate records Honesty and trustworthiness Computer skills Experience with electronic book keeping software (if possible).

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