Executive Officer
National Rural Health Students’ Network Program
(Part Time – 3 days per week)

We’re looking for a high level leader who can work with, mentor and facilitate the University Student members of the National Rural Health Students’ Network to effectively influence national health policy.

You will be a great facilitator, have excellent advocacy and government liaison skills and strategic decision making skills.

You will also know what it takes to lead a small team.

Interested? Then Rural Health Workforce Australia is the place for you. Reporting to the CEO, you will work with a small team who oversee the NRHSN and its clubs activities. You will complement these activities by providing support to the NRHSN Executive to amplify their voice.

This is an exciting opportunity for a high level individual who wants to work for an organisation that values accountability, achievement, teamwork and growth.

Job description and selection criteria are available at rhwa.org.au. To apply, please send your CV and a short letter addressing key selection criteria to jobs@rhwa.org.au by 5 September 2010.

The Australian Industry Group is the national leading industry organisation with thousands of member companies spanning diverse sectors such as manufacturing, construction, food, infrastructure, labour hire and ICT.  We provide our members with comprehensive advice, assistance and training to help them run their businesses more effectively, in areas such as workplace relations, OHS, environment and export.

We are now seeking an energetic and proactive Member Relations Coordinator to:

* Support the NSW Membership Team with account management activities;
* Respond to member enquiries;
* Promote awareness of the services available through Ai Group membership;
* Establish relationships and anticipate the needs of our current members;
* Identify opportunities to connect Ai Group products and services with member needs;
* Assist in the prospecting process for potential new members; &
* Provide support to others in Ai Group to help enhance member relationships.

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

* An engaging and compelling communication style;
* Ability to work productively in a team;
* Self motivation and ability to take ownership;
* Sales support and administration skills;
* Ability to understand customer needs and expectations; &
* Sound database management skills.

Most likely you will have worked in a variety of businesses, with a background in administration, sales or /account management.

Attractive remuneration will be offered, along with the opportunity to be part of a highly successful and energetic team.  You will also enjoy varied and challenging work, with success in this role potentially leading to career progression.

If you have the necessary skills and ability to make a success of this role please send your resume and a covering letter to Tanya Zuccarino, Human Resources Generalist at work@aigroup.asn.au.

The Venue Management Association (Asia and Pacific) Limited, (VMA), which is affiliated with the International Association of Venue Managers, provides management practitioners of public assembly facilities in Australia, New Zealand and the Asia Pacific region with an association dedicated to professional development, education and to the growth and success of the venue management industry.

The VMA is a small not-for-profit industry association servicing the needs of just under 700 members from across approximately 250 venues in Australia, NZ and South-East Asia. The venues range from the largest sports stadiums, convention centres, arenas, theatres, showgrounds racecourses, through to the smallest neighbourhood performing arts spaces.

The VMA has an office in Brisbane, and a small and dedicated staff that manages the operations of the Association on behalf of a Council of Directors.

The Association is seeking a Finance and Administration Assistant in a three day per week part-time role. There may be potential for this role to grow as the Association’s activities and services to members increase.

This position requires a candidate with the following skill set

• Sound knowledge of the following computer applications
- Microsoft Office Suite of applications including
- Word
- Excel
- Outlook
- PowerPoint
- Working knowledge of MYOB AccountRight Plus v19 or similar
- ACT! Database or similar database used for membership management
• Accurate keyboard skills for data entry
• Ability to deal with customer service and telephone inquiries
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team or independently when
necessary
• Organisational skills with ability to juggle workloads, prioritise tasks and meet
deadlines
• Good oral and written communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Current driver’s license

Duties of the applicant will include
• General correspondence and answering of phones
• Mail collection and distribution
• General bookkeeping including Trial Balances, generating a monthly
Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss Statement and Cashflow
• Pay accounts and receive and process payments
• Process and make payment of all salaries and wages
• Company banking and weekly bank account reconciliations
• Reconcile Petty Cash
• Preparation of BAS returns
• Liaison with external accountant and auditor, preparation of company
returns to ASIC
• Maintain central filing system
• Manage ordering and maintenance of office equipment, stationary
and supplies
• General assistance to the General Manager
• General Office Administration
• Other duties as directed by the General Manager
• Occasional evening and weekend work, and occasional interstate
travel may be required to assist with VMA activities including After
Five events, Annual Congress and the Public Venue Management
School

A competitive salary based on experience in similar roles will be offered.

If you would like to make a valuable contribution to the exciting and diverse venue
industry, please send a current CV and a covering letter outlining your reasons for
applying to
John Glenn
General Manager
Venue Management Association (Asia and Pacific) Limited
PO Box 1871
Toowong QLD 4066
Fax 07 3870 4666
Email john.glenn@vma.org.au

Applications by email, fax or mail will be accepted. For further information on the
role please call or email John Glenn, General Manager on
Phone 07 3870 4777
Email john.glenn@vma.org.au
Applications close Tuesday 7 September

* Administration Officer Customer Service
* Salary $40-50k

Company
The Australian Osteopathic Association is a small not-for-profit representing osteopaths. Our core role is representing our members with government or other stakeholders and providing good customer service and advice to meet our members’ needs. The office is located in Chatswood, close to public transport.

Position
This is a vital role that enables the Association to operate efficiently through high level customer service and administrative support to members, stakeholders and the public by the provision of a range of AOA services. This position has varied duties and requires a mature attitude, the ability to multi-task, attention to detail and a proactive, customer focused approach

Duties include
* Answer all inbound phone calls from Association Members and members of the public and provide accurate information. Distribute incoming calls to other staff
* Identify, develop and distribute information for the AOA and its members in support of their needs or objectives, including managing and developing internally produced information as well as sourcing and providing materials from outside organisations.
* Administer and implement national meeting and training seminars including advertising, speakers, venues and registrations
* Co ordinate sale of advertising and advertising approvals, schedules and payments
* Co-ordinate and maintain content on the AOA website including uploading information through the content management system and reviewing, updating and removing content as required
* Maintain accurate data on the AOA Database. Extract reports and information. Develop and record training attendance statistics
*  Cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures of the Association and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the health and safety of others.

Selection Criteria (must be addressed to be eligible for interview)
* Prior experience in autonomous roles with demonstrated decision-making skills, initiative, and ability to work without supervision and as part of a team.
* Exceptional customer and people service skills, with the ability to identify and respond to members needs and make them a top priority.
* Attention to detail and organisation skills with demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
* Experience organising seminars and meetings.
* Superior communication skills - oral and written.
* Good knowledge of administrative procedures and experience in dealing with day-to-day office duties.
* Competence in website and content management systems.
* Database experience, computer competency and excellent MS Office skills.

Applications close: COB Friday 10 September 2010

THE SELECTION CRITERIA MUST BE ADDRESSED TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR AN INTERVIEW

Applications are sought for the position of Administration Manager with the Marina Industries Association of Australia (MIAA) based in Crows Nest NSW.

Job Description: In summary the Administration Manager is responsible for the smooth running of the office with specific responsibilities for front line communication, membership services, on-going management of Access data base, a quarterly industry publication, an environmental accreditation program and association board meetings. A full position description is available on request for this position that offers considerable variety and scope for initiative.

Organisation: MIAA in a small but growing national industry association. MIAA has three full time staff. MIAA operate from modern offices within a related association’s offices with good access to St Leonards Station and public car parking.

Closing date: 15.9.10
Employment Status: Permanent Full Time
Salary: $50-55k

Contact name: Colin Bransgrove
Email: colin@marinas.net.au
Phone number: 02 81974765
Web: www.marinas.net.au
 

Position Description

Expressions of interest are sought for a Curator of the Harry Daly Museum at the Australian Society of Anaesthetists located in Edgecliff (NSW)

• Duties in brief: Manage a specialised museum, including responsibility for conservation, record keeping, service members requests and design and implement public programs.

• Facilities: The Museum (and a Library) is housed in a modern building accommodating the ASA secretariat. There are excellent transport and shopping facilities nearby. Colleagues include a Librarian, Archivist and Honorary Curator.

• Closing Date: 17.9.2010
• Salary: Negotiable
• Employment Status: Part Time - 2 days per week
• Contact Name: Peter MacLean
• Contact Email: pmaclean@asa.org.au
• Contact Number: (02) 9302 2713
• Website: www.asa.org.au

• Permanent full time role
• Team environment
• Salary - $85k neg. + 9% super + performance premium of up to 7.5% of base

The Australian Dental Association Victorian Branch is a dynamic professional association based in South Yarra, and is looking for a CPD & Training Manager to run an extensive Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program for dentists and their staff. With an eye for detail, you will be a superb communicator who possesses excellent customer service skills and thrives in a busy environment. The role requires the ability to manage projects as well as build and sustain strong relationships. In addition, you will be able to implement your sophisticated change management skills that will allow you to build on existing successes and achievements to continually improve CPD experiences for our Members.

About the role
Key areas of responsibility will include, but not be limited to:
• Management of the CPD and Training Unit
• Policy analysis, development and advice on matters related to the development and delivery of CPD programs
• Liaison with organising committees, educational and training organisations, speakers, presenters, sponsors, venue and AV / production personnel
• Executive level support for committees
• Development and hands on coordination of the clinical /scientific and non-clinical CPD events and products
• Coordination of online and recorded versions of CPD events
• Overseeing the development and production of marketing materials
• Participation in research activities focussing on evaluation and further development of CPD policy and programs
• Streamlining of processes
• Representation of ADAVB on external committees
• Financial responsibilities include preparation of annual CPD budget
• Identification and development of new ways to deliver CPD activities
• Acting as MC at various CPD and Training Events
• Supervising maintenance of the events database (iMIS)

About the candidate
To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate that you have:
• Capacity to develop and administer educational and training programs
• Policy and business skills, especially effective commercial administration
• Marketing and promotional skills
• Experience in event management
• Successful experience in ‘hands on’ managing and supervising administrative staff
• Capacity to develop and deliver innovative educational programs
• Capacity to manage educational facilities
• Experience of working as part of a team, and willingness to contribute to the organisations’ continued successes
• The ability to be efficient, pro active and flexible (some out of office-hours work required)
• Strong communication skills, organisational skills and an eye for detail
• Ability to build positive relationships with key stakeholders
• Independence, judgment, assertiveness, tact and sensitivity
• Preferably a degree qualification
• Computer literacy, especially in Microsoft Office applications

Applications
Applications close 9am Friday 24 September 2010 and must include a CV and a concise covering letter addressing how you meet the criteria. Applications not meeting these requirements will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, therefore, they will have limited notice of their interview time. Given this, we ask all prospective candidates to make themselves available to attend on Wednesday 6 October 2010.

Apply
If you believe you have the skills and experience to meet the challenges of this position, please apply by sending a copy of your CV and a concise covering letter (addressing how you meet the criteria) to meaghan.quinn@adavb.org.
For a confidential discussion about this role or to obtain a copy of the position description, please contact us on (03) 8825 4600 or email meaghan.quinn@adavb.org.
 

• Full time
• North Sydney location
• Dynamic and Nationally Recognised Industry Leader

Meetings & Events Australia (MEA) is the peak professional and industry association for the meetings & events industry. We are seeking an energetic, friendly, self-motivated & client-focused person to fill the position of Membership Coordinator.

Reporting to the National Finance & Administration Manager, the successful applicant will provide administration and coordination in supporting the growth and retention of the MEA member base.

Key responsibilities for the position include;
• Respond to member & potential member inquiries
• Membership administration
• Production of relevant reports
• Process member renewals, new applications and payments
• Coordination of member information & benefits
• Update & maintain the membership database

Skills and Experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite and data base
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• An eye for detail and accurate data entry skills
• Excellent customer service

If you feel you meet this criteria, please send your resume and covering letter addressing the above criteria to meetings@mea.org.au. Phone calls or requests for job descriptions will not be accepted in the first instance.

Applications close Thursday 30 September 2010