Volunteer Board Treasurer Position available (June 2026).

The FCAV are seeking a skilled and passionate person to fill the role of Treasurer on our Board.

The FCAV Board of Directors have a passion and commitment to improving the outcomes for foster carers and the children and young people in their care, making a difference at an organisational and state level.

The overall role of the Board of Directors is to ensure the organisation operates in accordance with any legal requirements, the organisation’s stated objectives and its Association Rules (constitution).
It is also responsible for setting, monitoring and reviewing key strategic policies and directions.

Anyone is invited to express their interest to join the FCAV’s Board of Directors, that consists of up to 9 elected positions (foster carers & FCAV full members) and up to 5 co-opted positions (appointed to provide specialist expertise).

The Treasurer’s duties include;

1.      Ensure a Financial Audit is conducted annually

2.      Present Financial summary at the monthly FCAV Board Meetings

3.      Present financial reports to the Association members at the Annual General Meeting.

4.      Ensure compliance with the FCAV’s Financial Management Policy

5.      Assist in developing an annual budget for Board approval

6.      Regularly monitor and report on the budget actual expenditure against projected expenditure

7.      Ensure that the financial records of the Association are kept in accordance with the Associations Act or relevant laws.; and

8.      Coordinate the preparation of the financial statements of the Association and their certification by the Board prior to their submission to the annual general meeting of the Association.

9.      The Treasurer must ensure that at least one other Board director has access to the accounts and financial records of the Association.

We also encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people or those from diverse backgrounds or from regional Victoria to apply.

The Board meets monthly, and for regional Directors, travel and overnight accommodation costs are reimbursed, where necessary.

How to apply

To be considered for the role, please provide a CV and short biographical statement of no more than 200 words (for examples see the ‘About Us - FCAV Board of Directors’ page).

A copy of the FCAV Association Rules, policies and reports can be viewed on our website at www.fcav.org.au ‘About Us - Publications & Policies’. 

If you would like more information on the prospective role as FCAV Board Director (Treasurer), please call FCAV President, Natalie Pryor on 0411 233 225 or FCAV CEO, Samantha Hauge on 03 9416 4292.  

Applications will be assessed based on specialist skills required by the Board.

Expressions of Interest to join the Board must be sent to the FCAV President, Natalie Pryor by email: fcav@fcav.org.au or post: FCAV, Ground Floor, 2 Greenwood Street Abbotsford VIC 3067.

No current employment opportunities at this time.