Voluntary Board Member – Investment and Finance Specialist

Eucalypt Australia · Melbourne · Posted 19 hours ago

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Finance and Accounting, Conservation and Land Management, Environment and Sustainability, Operations and Risk Management

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Job description

Location: Melbourne, Victoria

Status: Voluntary, non-executive, reasonable expenses reimbursed

Term: 2.5 year term with potential to extend

An opportunity to bring your investment and financial expertise to a small, purpose-driven philanthropic organisation and help shape how a $9 million corpus can support both long-term financial sustainability and positive environmental outcomes for Australia's eucalypts.

Eucalypt Australia

Eucalypt Australia is a grant-making and science communications not-for-profit charitable Trust with a mission to inspire, connect and empower Australians to safeguard and celebrate eucalypts as vital to our landscapes, cultures and future.

Key responsibilities

Investment of Corpus

Provide specialist advice to the Board on investment strategy, portfolio construction, risk, liquidity and long-term returns.

Support the Board's consideration of investment opportunities, emphasising investments that generate positive environmental outcomes.

Oversee the performance of the investment portfolio and appointed investment manager.

Assist the Board in periodically reviewing investment objectives, asset allocation and responsible investment principles.

Help ensure investment decisions are consistent with the Trust's Scheme of Administration, purpose, governance framework and fiduciary responsibilities.

Financial Governance

Oversee the organisation’s financial position, budgets, cash flow, reporting, financial controls, policies, annual review and external reporting obligations.

Ensure robust financial controls and governance frameworks are in place.

Lead Finance Committee discussions and contribute to broader Board strategy.

Skills and experience

Significant experience in investment management, portfolio management, and asset allocation.

An understanding of responsible investments and the challenges of measuring environmental outcomes is highly desirable.

Senior-level experience in finance, accounting, investment, financial management or a related field.

Strong understanding of financial governance and risk management.

Ability to interpret financial information and communicate it clearly to a non-financial audience.

Board, investment committee or fiduciary governance experience would be advantageous.

Understanding of governance in not-for-profit or regulated environments would be valued.

Personal Attributes

Collaborative and respectful leadership style.

Strategic thinker with sound judgement.

High integrity and commitment to ethical governance.

An interest in nature, conservation, biodiversity, or botany.

Commitment

Voluntary 2.5 year Board position.

Approximately 5 Board meetings per year, with additional Finance/Investment Committee involvement as required.

Occasional engagement with the Trust's investment manager, the Trust's external financial reviewer, and participation in strategic discussions.

Note

Eucalypt Australia is entirely funded by the will of Bjarne K Dahl, with the Secretary of the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action of Victoria as Trustee.

Eucalypt Australia is registered with the ACNC as Bjarne K Dahl Trust, and financials are available through the ACNC website.

Diversity and Inclusivity

Eucalypt Australia is committed to building a diverse and inclusive Board. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations peoples and individuals from diverse gender and cultural backgrounds.

Please send any enquiries to Linda Baird at [email protected] using the subject line: Voluntary Board Member - Investment and Finance Specialist enquiry via EthicalJobs.

About Eucalypt Australia

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About Eucalypt Australia

Eucalypt Australia is a not-for-profit charitable Trust focused on grant-making and science communication. Its mission is to engage Australians in the conservation and appreciation of eucalypts, which are essential to the country's landscapes, cultures, and future environmental health.

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