Join Our Board
The Tasmanian Produce Collective board is responsible for the delivery of the Co-op’s aims, its strategic direction, and upholding its values.
Expressions of interest open
Treasurer
We are currently seeking to appoint to the position of Board Treasurer. The Treasurer will contribute to strategic planning and fulfil the following specific obligations:
Keep up-to-date records as well as an audit trail for all transactions
Present regular finacial reports to the Board
Protect our organisation against fraud and theft, ensuring safe custody of money, and prompt banking
Make sure our Board understands its financial obligations
Make sure our organisation complies with tax regulations, such as GST, payroll tax etc
Review all internal processes and reporting methods regularly.
About the Tasmanian Produce Collective:
We're a Co-operative and our members own and operate The Collective. We are the producers and our mission is to provide Tasmanians access to local, sustainable, values based food - direct from the source.
We envision a strong food system which supports an ecologically sound, economically viable, responsible system of food production with the capacity to improve our environment, as well as the lives of animals and the people who produce and eat food.
About you:
You're background is in finance/accounting or you have a passion for numbers
You appraise things critically and can contribute to strategic planning
You're aligned with our mission and values
You're passionate about local food, sustainable agriculture and healthy communities
You're professional, act with integrity and display emotional intelligence
You're excited to champion The Collective to your networks
You're able to devote a minimum of eight hours a month to the role and commit to attending monthly board meetings online
When considering your suitability, please reflect on your professional, volunteer and life experience as well as your education and time capacity. If you believe you could bring your passion or experience to this role, you are encouraged to outline this in your cover letter. We consider a broad array of candidates across various experiences, backgrounds and workplaces, both formal and informal.
If you’re interested and you believe you can meaningfully contribute to our Board, we’d welcome your application.
How to apply
Your EOI can be sent to info@tasproduceco.com.au and should include a CV (max 2 pages) and cover letter addressing your experience in one or more of the key areas noted above, the skills you will bring and why you want to be on our Board.
Applications will be reviewed by the current Board and shortlisted candidates will be interviewed in late April.
If you have questions please contact our current Chair, Jennifer Robinson - jennifer.robinson@tasproduceco.com.au