CEO Australian Booksellers Association
Australian Booksellers Association CEO. A leadership position with an outstanding national membership organisation. Founded 1924, based Kew, Victoria.
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Management
Company: Private Advertiser
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-3-1875-1505
Fax: +61-2-8197-6441
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Detail information about job CEO Australian Booksellers Association. Terms and conditions vacancy
The Management Committee of the Australian Booksellers Association (ABA) is recruiting a new CEO upon the retirement of the incumbent.
The ABA has been a strong, effective and active membership association for Australian booksellers since 1924. We are based in Kew East, Victoria, with a permanent staff of 4. Our major annual events include national conference each June, "Love Your Bookshop" day each August, the production of the Kids Reading Guide each October, along with various training and advocacy events throughout the year.
The Australian bookselling industry is in an exciting stage, facing challenges and opportunities as we continue to grow. The association is looking for a committed passionate individual to be the face of our industry to our large national membership, our customers, our suppliers and our government.
The ideal candidate will have :
- bookshop or book industry experience
- interest and skills in advocacy and public policy influence for the industry sector
- a flexible approach to managing and growing a diverse national membership with high demands
- the ability to effectively lead a small and amazingly productive team
- project management skills to manage a broad range of annual events across Australia
- excellent communication and negotiation skills to further enhance current supplier, partner and member benefit relationships.
- skills to manage a complex balance sheet and P&L
The Benefits of this Role
- a national role in a well established association
- an engaged and stable Board of active booksellers
- Some international travel is occasionally required to represent Australian voices in New Zealand, the US, Asia and the UK.
- lots of free books
- a salary package to suit the industry and the applicant
To apply -please send your application with cover letter by Tuesday 7th August
Further enquiries to Tim White (ABA President) at [email protected].