About us:The Australian Primary Principals Association (APPA) is the peak national professional body representing 7,600+ primary school principals in Government, Catholic and Independent schools.Formed in 1974 and made up of the national and state and territory primary principals’ associations across Australia, APPA has strong working relationships with the Minister for Education and Youth and the Ministerial Office, federal parliamentarians including the Shadow Minister for Education, the Department of Education, key education stakeholders, educational institutions (e.g. ACARA, AITSL) and education authorities.About the role:The Business & Communications Manager reports to and works primarily with the APPA Executive Officer and APPA President, and is in charge of keeping the operation and efficiency of the office up to high standards, as well as providing administrative and other support to the Board and National Advisory Council (NAC).There are no supervisory responsibilities.This position would ideally be suited to someone who is seeking stimulating, varied and flexible part-time work.  Using a broad range of sought-after skills and experience, the appointee would be positioned to develop these skills further in a high-level education association environment. This position is a permanent part time role with flexible working hours consisting of 22.5 hours minimum per week and would be based at the APPA National Office in Stirling, Canberra. The salary for this position is based on the full-time salary of an ACT School Assistant 4 ($61,214 - $66,285).Duties:The appointee would be responsible for:Finance / BankingBookkeeping - MYOBWorking with external bookkeeper and auditorBusiness & strategic partnershipsCommunications - NAC updates, newsletters, APPA website, TwitterCommunication of APPA’s media presenceConference committee representation & co-ordinationMarketing of APPA’s work and profileGeneral office administration, communication and maintenance: e.g. purchasing, office records management, and supplier liaisonOverseeing IT and telecommunicationsResponding to telephone and email enquiries, and maintaining correspondenceAbout you:As the successful applicant to the role you will be an experienced Business and Communications Manager who can:Operate on high levels of trust and responsibilityCommunicate efficiently and clearly with the President, Executive Officer and other APPA staff, Board Directors, NAC members, and all association stakeholdersLiaise and communicate well with APPA member associationsProvide friendly efficient management and other support as required to meetings, roundtables and major eventsEligibility and other Requirements:Eligibility to work within Australia.Occasional travel may be required.Enjoy, and be capable of, working without co-workers on site.Selection Criteria: Applicants must provide a brief overview letter, CV and a 2-5 page expression of interest, addressing the selection criteria below respective to the position.Demonstrated skills and experience in executive assistant roles and business / communications management.Proficient bookkeeping / account management skillsProven management skills. Applicants must be able to demonstrate:Judgement, flexibility, responsiveness and achieved performance in the delivery of outcomes.Well-developed administrative skills with the proven ability to plan, organise and prioritise workloads to meet deadlines and to work under pressure.Ability to work independently and productively.Strong communication skills including the ability to network and engage with a variety of stakeholders in education, government and stakeholder roles.Background in an association or not-for profit work environment is desirable.Those shortlisted for interview may be asked to provide examples of their work. To discuss further, please contact: Malcolm Elliott (APPA President) president@appa.asn.au or 0418 312 265Graeme Feeney (APPA Executive Officer) natoffice@appa.asn.au or 0407 295 977Closing Date:COB Tuesday 22nd June 2021Submit Applications to:natoffice@appa.asn.au

Business and Communications Manager

About us:

The Australian Primary Principals Association (APPA) is the peak national professional body representing 7,600+ primary school principals in Government, Catholic and Independent schools.
Formed in 1974 and made up of the national and state and territory primary principals’ associations across Australia, APPA has strong working relationships with the Minister for Education and Youth and the Ministerial Office, federal parliamentarians including the Shadow Minister for Education, the Department of Education, key education stakeholders, educational institutions (e.g. ACARA, AITSL) and education authorities.

About the role:

The Business & Communications Manager reports to and works primarily with the APPA Executive Officer and APPA President, and is in charge of keeping the operation and efficiency of the office up to high standards, as well as providing administrative and other support to the Board and National Advisory Council (NAC).

There are no supervisory responsibilities.

This position would ideally be suited to someone who is seeking stimulating, varied and flexible part-time work.  Using a broad range of sought-after skills and experience, the appointee would be positioned to develop these skills further in a high-level education association environment.

This position is a permanent part time role with flexible working hours consisting of 22.5 hours minimum per week and would be based at the APPA National Office in Stirling, Canberra. The salary for this position is based on the full-time salary of an ACT School Assistant 4 ($61,214 - $66,285).

Duties:

The appointee would be responsible for:

  • Finance / Banking
  • Bookkeeping - MYOB
  • Working with external bookkeeper and auditor
  • Business & strategic partnerships
  • Communications - NAC updates, newsletters, APPA website, Twitter
  • Communication of APPA’s media presence
  • Conference committee representation & co-ordination
  • Marketing of APPA’s work and profile
  • General office administration, communication and maintenance: e.g. purchasing, office records management, and supplier liaison
  • Overseeing IT and telecommunications
  • Responding to telephone and email enquiries, and maintaining correspondence

About you:

As the successful applicant to the role you will be an experienced Business and Communications Manager who can:

  • Operate on high levels of trust and responsibility
  • Communicate efficiently and clearly with the President, Executive Officer and other APPA staff, Board Directors, NAC members, and all association stakeholders
  • Liaise and communicate well with APPA member associations
  • Provide friendly efficient management and other support as required to meetings, roundtables and major events

Eligibility and other Requirements:

  • Eligibility to work within Australia.
  • Occasional travel may be required.
  • Enjoy, and be capable of, working without co-workers on site.

Selection Criteria:

Applicants must provide a brief overview letter, CV and a 2-5 page expression of interest, addressing the selection criteria below respective to the position.

  1. Demonstrated skills and experience in executive assistant roles and business / communications management.
  2. Proficient bookkeeping / account management skills
  3. Proven management skills. Applicants must be able to demonstrate:
    1. Judgement, flexibility, responsiveness and achieved performance in the delivery of outcomes.
    2. Well-developed administrative skills with the proven ability to plan, organise and prioritise workloads to meet deadlines and to work under pressure.
    3. Ability to work independently and productively.
  4. Strong communication skills including the ability to network and engage with a variety of stakeholders in education, government and stakeholder roles.
  5. Background in an association or not-for profit work environment is desirable.

Those shortlisted for interview may be asked to provide examples of their work.

 

To discuss further, please contact:
Malcolm Elliott (APPA President) president@appa.asn.au or 0418 312 265

Graeme Feeney (APPA Executive Officer) natoffice@appa.asn.au or 0407 295 977

Closing Date:

COB Tuesday 22nd June 2021

Submit Applications to:

natoffice@appa.asn.au