Executive Officer

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Executive Officer. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Executive officer role within association memberships
• Large focus on event coordination and increasing value to members
• 38 hour working week with Sydney CBD location

About the business

This is a leading not for profit membership body acting as peak representation for a community of professionals across Australia. 

Each state has an individual body that make up the sections of the Australia wide governing body. 

About the role

The purpose of this role is to manage and administer the service delivery and business within New South Wales, working as part of a coordinated national team to implement the organisation's Strategic Plan.

The Executive Officer (New South Wales) is responsible for a range of activities, both externally and internally focused, including education, professional development, member services, policy, advocacy, communications, marketing, sponsorship, finance and administration. Delivery of many of these activities is through collaboration and coordination with staff, contractors, volunteers and industry stakeholders.

The State Manager (New South Wales) will need to be a high energy all-rounder, who has particular skills in motivating and coordinating volunteers and in the cultivation of relationships for advocacy and sponsorship. We are looking for a person who will approach this role in structured and strategic way, making the most of opportunities and managing a demanding workload in a way that delivers quality services and that maximises the organisation's positive exposure.

We are looking for a person who can work and think as part of a national team that is focused on continuous improvement and sharing of ideas, but that can also balance the demands of the local workload and expectations. The Executive Officer will need to be a highly skilled communicator who is able to engage and harness the knowledge, energy and commitment of a team of volunteers in a meaningful way.

Responsibilities include;

• Development and delivery of the Business Plan, Operational Plan and budget
• Management and guidance of New South Wales-based staff
• Project and financial management and reporting
• Promoting & growing the membership
• Deliver a high quality professional development program, conferences and other events
• Development of the Division's policy and advocacy platform
• Advocacy to politicians, government officials and other industry and stakeholder groups
• Communicate effectively and regularly with committees and volunteers

Skills and experience

In order to be considered for this position you will need to be able to display and prove the following; 

Essential skills and experience for this position:

• Management of staff and contractors
• Office administration and strong time management skills
• Financial management including budget preparation and control
• Organising high quality events, seminars and functions
• Securing and effectively managing sponsorship, grant or project funding
• Well-developed contract and commercial agreement negotiation and management skills
• Effective stakeholder engagement, advocacy and relationship building to create mutual advantage

Desirable skills and experience for this position:

• Experience in working in a non-profit organisation or with volunteers
• Public speaking and large group presentations.
• Media management
• Exposure to MYOB
• Experience in working in a dispersed, national organisation
• Experience in customer feedback and complaints management
• Some experience with content management of websites.

For more information please submit a resume and cover letter to this position and we will be in touch to discuss. 

Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted regarding this position.