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Charities and not-for-profit (NFP) bodies play a central role in our society and improve the lives of all our citizens. As part of the 2011-12 Budget, the Commonwealth Government announced the first stage of an ambitious reform agenda for the NFP sector which includes establishing the ACNC.
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The ACNC is the registrar and regulator of charities and NFPs and it starts its work as a new agency on 1 July 2012. It has been established to ensure that we have a strong and vibrant NFP sector in which the public can have trust and confidence. The ACNC will be initially responsible for charities and Public Benevolent Institutions, but over time it is anticipated this will be extended. ACNC staff will operate within ACNC values such as Independence, Integrity, Respect, Fairness and Accountability.
The ACNC’s functions will include:
- Receiving, considering and determining applications for registration of entities seeking charitable, public benevolent institution, and other not-for-profit (NFP) benefits on behalf of all Commonwealth agencies.
- Compiling and maintaining a public register of such NFP bodies.
- Implementing a 'report-once use-often' reporting framework for charities and establishing a public information portal by 1 July 2013.
- Providing education and support to the sector on how to comply with their legal and reporting obligations.
- Monitoring and investigating the activities of NFP bodies where there are legitimate concerns.
- Stimulating and promoting research into matters related to the NFP sector.
- Providing information to government and the public on the sector as a whole.
- Promoting public trust and confidence in the NFP sector.
The ACNC and its staff will be located in Melbourne but will have a presence in Canberra to facilitate engagement with key stakeholders such as Government, not-for-profit-peak bodies and Commonwealth agencies.
Further details can be found on the ACNC website and YouTube Channel of the ACNC Taskforce.
ACNC Employment Opportunities
Personnel will be appointed to the ACNC ahead of 1 July 2012. Hudson, on behalf of the ACNC, is seeking candidates with drive, ambition and integrity who have a passion for this important sector. If you would like to work for the new ACNC please see below links for current opportunities and follow our website for updates. Positions will also be advertised in major newspapers, in the Public Service Gazette and on-line. This is the first phase of recruitment for the ACNC. There will be two further recruitment phases in early 2012.
To access the Candidate Information Kits, please click on the links below.
To apply, please click on the link under “Jobs at ACNC”.
For ACNC positions that have now closed we are currently reviewing all applications and will be in touch in due course.