The Melbourne Women in Film Festival is currently seeking a VolunteerBoard Treasurer with knowledge in accounting, financial management and risk management to ensure the financial health and sustainability of the organisation. This role is critical to continuing the festival’s mission as a platform for women and gender diverse filmmakers.

About the Role

Board Members are responsible for supporting the organisation’s governance and compliance as a registered charity, using the lens of their respective experiences.

As a Treasurer, your role includes:

• Ensure the board understands its financial obligations

• Setting up and leading a finance working group to support the operations team and Festival Director with reporting and compliance

• Oversee financial administration, ensuring accurate, up-to-date records on income and expenditure

• Ensure compliance with tax laws (e.g., GST, payroll tax), regulatory reporting (e.g., ASIC, ATO) and internal financial policies

• Maintain internal controls by reviewing procedures for expenditure, income, authorisations and reporting

• Prepare, review and present precise financial statements and analyses

• Advise on financial strategy through budgeting, long-term planning, establishing strategic goals and identifying risks and opportunities

• Support development and monitoringof annual budget, and its performance against strategic plan

• Advise on and contribute to fundraising and income generation

• Lead financial governance and reporting on the board

You will also be expected to perform General Board Member responsibilities, including:

• Actively participate in board discussions in a collaborative way, bringing ideas and insights based on your area of knowledge

• Support risk mitigation, governance, financial and budgetary advice

• Actively support the organisation’s other overarching strategic goals, including festival sustainability, industry influence and audience growth.

• Advocating for organisational support in your relevant industry

• Partaking in Board Sub-Committees as required

The skills and personal attributes you will have include:

• Financial literacy and analytical ability, with a solid grasp of accounting principles

• Clear communication skills to explain complex information to non-finance board members

• Strategic thinking

• Attentionto detail

• Board and not-for-profit/charity experience (preferred)

• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team environment

This role will be subject to a vote at the AGM later in the year for a two-year Board position. Board members are expected to attend meetings in-person or on Zoom (approximately six to seven annually).

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy

The Melbourne Women in Film Festival is committed to diversity and inclusivity, and ensuring that its board is reflective of the community of filmmakers it platforms. We encourage applications from women and gender diverse professionals from First Nations, culturally and linguistically diverse, LGBTQIA+, and Deaf and Disabled communities to inform an intersectional approach to MWFF’s strategic vision, sustainability and industry responsiveness.

The Melbourne Women in Film Festival is committed to providing a culturally safe space to ensure active contribution and participation by all members. We also offer online meeting attendance via Zoom to support applicants that require flexibility.

Application Process

Submit a one page cover letter and CV to info@mwff.org.au by 5pm Friday 26 June 2026.

If you have any questions about this application, or would like to submit your application in an alternative format, please email info@mwff.org.au.  

Next Steps

• 29th June to 10th July: Applications will be reviewed

• 13th July to 22nd July: Shortlisted applicants will be invited to meet with current board members in-person or online to talk through their reasons for wanting to join the board and to learn more about the organisation.

• 24th July: All applicants will be notified regarding the outcome. The successful applicant will begin onboarding the following week.

We look forward to receiving your expressions of interest!