Position Vacant: Management Committee – Treasurer (Lutruwita / Tasmania)

The Role

The Treasurer of the Committee of Management has several constitutional and organisational functions. It is an Office-Bearer position, and along with the Convenor and Secretary and forms part of the Executive of the Committee. The role of the Treasurer is to maintain an overview of the organisation’s financial status and to ensure that proper financial records and procedures are maintained in line with legal requirements.

The Wilderness Society (Tasmania) Inc

The Wilderness Society (TWS) is a not for profit conservation organisation dedicated to the protection and
restoration of our wilderness and wildlife in Australia.

TWS was established in 1976 to help save the Franklin River and has since played an important role in many
of Australia’s great conservation campaigns. Kakadu, the Daintree, South-west Tasmanian wilderness, the
forests of Eastern and Western Australia and the wilderness of Antarctica are among the many places TWS
has helped protect. TWS has also played a crucial role in the protection of Ningaloo Reef in WA and the
establishment of the Great Australian Bight Marine Park in South Australia.

TWS Organisational Purpose

Protecting, promoting and restoring wilderness and natural processes across Australia for the survival and
ongoing evolution of life on Earth.

TWS Organisational Values

1. Passion for our purpose (above);
2. The power for people to bring about change;
3. Organisational independence;
4. Commitment to success in protecting the environment;
5. Compassion.
TWS is an equal opportunity employer that embraces principles of non-violence and consensus decision-
making.

Job Title: Treasurer, Management Committee
Salary: Voluntary Position – Unpaid
Hours: Approx 10 – 12 hours per month

EOI and Enquiries can be forwarded to Tasmanian Convenor Tabatha Badger at tabatha.badger@wilderness.org.au. EOI should consist of a single page outlining relevant experience and interest in the position.