ABOUT AMaGA WA

The Australian Museums and Galleries Association (AMaGA) is the national organisation supporting museums, galleries and collecting organisations across Australia. AMaGA WA is the Western Australian branch. We support the people and organisations who care for WA’s cultural, creative and historic collections. Our work helps ensure these collections are preserved, accessible and valued by the community.

Our small team delivers projects across the State, including:

• Supporting regional museums to digitise their collections and share them online through Collections WA
• Providing training and practical advice on collection care and management
• Advocating to government for sustainable funding and support for WA’s cultural organisations

We work to strengthen the sector so it can continue telling Western Australia’s stories — now and into the future.

AMaGA is a registered charity with DGR status.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The main duties of the Treasurer are:

• advising on financial administration and reporting.
• reviewing Division and sub-Division procedures for adherence to National policies.
• contributing to financial strategy including fundraising, sponsorship and income generation.
• assisting with the development of budgets & grant applications.
• preparing and presenting financial reports to the AMaGA WA Committee and Members, National Office and National Council.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Demonstrated experience in accounting or financial management.
• Success in grant-seeking, grant-writing, and administration would be a bonus!
• Ability to communicate financial jargon and reports to a non-finance audience.
• A positive, supportive, energetic and collaborative manner.
• Working knowledge of not-for-profit governance.
• Previous experience, interest, or commitment to, Western Australian cultural and creative life.

ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT

• The WA Treasurer works directly with the AMaGA WA President, WA Committee, and WA staff.
• They will indirectly support the National Director, National Finance Manager, and National Treasurer (all based in Canberra).
• The WA Treasurer does not bear the compliance & financial responsibility of the National Council members.

FLEXIBLE PARTICIPATION

Regional Applicants Encouraged

This is a Western Australia–focused role and is not metro-centric. We strongly encourage applications from regional WA. Our Committee is intentionally structured to include regional representation. Participation is fully supported through virtual meetings and shared digital workspaces, enabling meaningful contribution regardless of location.

People with Tiny Humans Encouraged

We recognise the demands of work and family life. Virtual attendance is available for all Committee members. While we encourage at least one in-person meeting per year to strengthen relationships and strategic collaboration, this is approached with flexibility and understanding.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

AMaGA is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive, respectful and culturally aware workplace. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, parental status, religions and lived experiences.

Selection is based on merit. We value curiosity, empathy and a willingness to learn, and we support professional growth through mentoring and development opportunities.

We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our organisation and the communities we serve.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please send your application via email to PresidentWA@amaga.org.au and include the following:

• Brief statement detailing your interest in the position (no more than 1 x A4 page).

• CV (1 page max – attached as a PDF or via link to LinkedIn profile)

Applications will be ongoing until such time as the position is filled.