Join Our Team

The Role:

Project Youth is a not-for-profit community organisation that has been operating since 1992 in the Sutherland Shire and Georges Rivers areas in South East Sydney, with an annual turnover of approximately $5.9 million from government, philanthropic trusts and donations.

Our purpose is to create opportunities for young people 12-24 to determine their own future, offering programs that enable young people to be connected, safe, healthy and achieving. We achieve this through a robust 5-year strategic plan with 4 key priorities: 

1) Strengthen our Foundations

2) Increase Our Impact

3) Be a catalyst for Social Change

4) Scale & Grow Effectively

We believe all young people deserve the opportunity to thrive – regardless of the disadvantages they may face. Our programs are designed to offer wrap-around supports, recognising that often young people need help in more than one area of their lives to move forward and achieve their potential. 

For further information about our programs, please visit our website www.projectyouth.org.au 

The position:

We are seeking applications to fill a volunteer Board position for a treasurer, which includes:

Proven capability to provide strategic and sound financial governance 

Experience in accounting and a working knowledge of the obligations of governing the organisation's finances

Able to apply critical appraisal of finances, can contribute to strategic planning and can be creative about generating funds for Project Youth

Conduct the main duties of a treasurer including overseeing the financial administration of the organisation, review of procedures and financial reporting, advising the board on financial strategy, and advising on fundraising

 What is expected of the Treasurer:

Attend the Board meeting at our Miranda, Menai or Hurstville centres monthly on a Tuesday evening (or via zoom for interstate Directors)

Review Board papers and other proposals ahead of each Board meeting

Provide visionary strategic leadership and exceptional governance

Contribute to decision making and provide advice in your area/s of expertise

Work towards achieving Project Youth’s strategic and financial goals

Participate and represent the Board at sub-committee meetings and events as required

Selection process and checks

Project Youth aims to have a Board that is diverse in terms of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, cultural background and lived experience to reflect the communities Project Youth serves. We encourage people with lived experience and/or first nations people to apply, even if you don’t meet the other criteria. 

Applications will be assessed against:

Relevant knowledge and skills/experience in finances for a charity in Australia

Current or previous expertise in a profession that adds value to the Treasurer role

The capacity to devote the necessary time to undertake the responsibilities of a Treasurer

A selection panel will shortlist applicants and conduct interviews at one of our Youth Centres at a convenient time (or via Zoom for interstate applicants). 

Project Youth is committed to implementing safer recruitment practices. This means we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the young people we support and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. As a result, successful applicants will be subject to a number of pre-volunteer checks; including reference checks, a Police check, and a Working with Children check. Please note criminal history does not immediately affect employment or volunteer opportunities. Applications will be assessed on merit.

For further information about being a treasurer for a not-for-profit please go to: https://www.ourcommunity.com.au/financial/financial_article.jsp?articleid=2898

Project Youth Background

Project Youth, established over 28 years ago, is a Non-Government, not for profit organisation based in Southern Sydney, providing support and assistance to young people who are homeless or facing disadvantage. Project Youth's vision is to create a future where all young people can thrive regardless of the disadvantage they face. To do this Project Youth provides trauma-informed support for young people aged 12-24 who have complex needs, are at risk, come from disadvantaged backgrounds and may not be able to fulfil their potential without additional support.

Our work is in three main areas:

• Homelessness and Housing: Accommodating young people in crisis and supporting transition into independent living or returning to their family home
• Early Intervention: Intervening early to reduce and stop escalation of issues
• Education, Employment and Training: Providing pathways to employment and education