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Assistant Accountant/Finance Coordinator

• A fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to join the fight against Australasia’s most common cancer.

• Coordinate the day-to-day accounting function.

• Support the Finance & Business Support Manager to effectively manage SCCA’s financial and compliance functions and obligations.

Why join us?

• Full-time role, in a flexible, hybrid work environment (60% office-based, 40% working from home)

• Attractive staff benefits including laptop and employee assistance program

• Generous salary package, including non-profit salary packaging to increase take-home pay

• Close to public transport and parking options

• Modern office, onsite café, 24/7 gym and end-of-trip facilities

• Supportive, inclusive culture in a positive, collaborative environment

• Salary range: $80,000-$85,000 + Superannuation (commensurate with experience and qualifications).

About the role

As a key member of the Finance and Business Support Team, your focus will be on accurate fortnightly payroll processing, accounts payable/receivable, focusing on underlying data integrity to ensure the timely and efficient provision of financial and business services to the organisation.

See the Position Description for full details about the role (use this link to access a copy – https://bit.ly/3ZMKhcw).

About you

• 2-5 years’ experience in payroll, accounting and business administration.

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or similar

• An understanding of the NES, Fairwork, Award interpretation and payroll compliance

• High level computer literacy, particularly with accounting packages such as Xero and its ad-ons e.g. Dext

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

• A positive, collaborative approach and the ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical skills

• Proactive and organised, with great time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines

• A customer service/stakeholder engagement-oriented mind set

• Ethical and values-based interactions aligned with SCCA’s Vision, Mission and Values

• Ability to work flexibly, including some weekend and after-hours work, to support committee and board meetings and other events.

About us

Australia and New Zealand have the highest incidence of skin cancer in the world. The Skin Cancer College Australasia (SCCA) is the non-profit, peak body representing primary care skin cancer practitioners in both Australia and New Zealand.

SCCA provides a strong and collective voice to skin cancer medicine practitioners, leading education excellence and ensuring high quality, equitable access to the diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of skin cancer to patients and communities across Australia and New Zealand.

Vision

A community of primary care health professionals who are discipline-informed, strongly connected, and widely recognised as highly skilled in the diagnosis, treatment and management of skin cancer.

Mission

Fostering a professional and collaborative environment where skin cancer health professionals are respected and supported to deliver exceptional quality skin cancer medicine.

Our Values

• We are Progressive - We are innovative, strategic and determined.

• We are Empowering - We champion new approaches and advocate for recognition.

• We are Inclusive - We embrace and support our diverse community.

• We are Experts - We strive for best practice, the highest standards and continuous improvement.

Apply Now

If you think that you have the skills and experience necessary to take on this critical role for SCCA, apply now via Seek by uploading your CV plus a cover letter (of no more than 2 pages) summarising how you can effectively deliver the Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities as outlined in the Position Description (available here - https://bit.ly/3ZMKhcw).

If you have any questions about the role or the application process, please contact Kirrilie Reilly, Finance & Business Support Manager, by email at recruitment@skincancercollege.org.

Applications close on Sunday 13th July 2025 at 11.59pm.

Applications will be reviewed as submitted and conversations about this role will commence once reviewed, so don’t delay in submitting your application!

Systems Coordinator

• A fantastic opportunity for a Systems Coordinator to join the fight against Australasia’s most common cancer.

• Be at the forefront of an IT Transformation Project that delivers tangible outcomes for students and members.

• Use your systems knowledge, data analysis and attention to detail to play a key role in the delivery of this project.

Why join us?

• Join us for this exciting new project focused role for 12 months, with the possibility of extension

• Work 3 days per week (0.6 FTE) in a flexible, hybrid work environment with the possibility of an additional day during peak implementation

• Attractive staff benefits including professional development allowance, laptop, employee assistance program

• Generous salary package, including non-profit salary packaging to increase take-home pay

• Close to public transport and parking options

• Modern office, onsite café, 24/7 gym and end-of-trip facilities

• Supportive, inclusive culture in a positive, collaborative environment

• Salary range: $80,000 - $90,000 + Superannuation (pro rata, 0.6 FTE, final salary and days to be negotiated commensurate with capabilities and qualifications)

• While Brisbane-based candidates are preferred to enable in office collaboration, remote applications will be considered for exceptional candidates

About the role

As a key member of the Marketing Team, you will serve as the internal CRM champion working across teams to deliver systems that are fit for purpose. Initially focused on implementation, the role will then expand to support daily systems administration, reporting, and optimisation.

See the Position Description for full details about the role (use this link to access a copy – https://bit.ly/46gbhoB).

About you

You have proven experience as a Systems Coordinator for CRM / LMS platform environments. You thrive with SQL, API integration configuration, and enjoy a complex set of data to translate into meaningful insights. The team will be able to rely on your attention to detail, efficiency, and skills, to ensure a seamless transition across to new systems.

Your personal attributes and qualities will include:

• A positive approach and ability to work constructively and collaboratively within a small group of people.

• An ability to develop and build effective relationships, trust and credibility with internal and external stakeholders.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively across different teams.

• Ethical and values-based interactions aligned with SCCA’s Vision, Mission and Values.

• Proven ability to manage a varied workload to determine priorities and set deadlines.

About us

Australia and New Zealand have the highest incidence of skin cancer in the world. The Skin Cancer College Australasia (SCCA) is the non-profit, peak body representing primary care skin cancer practitioners in both Australia and New Zealand.

SCCA provides a strong and collective voice to skin cancer medicine practitioners, leading education excellence and ensuring high quality, equitable access to the diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of skin cancer to patients and communities across Australia and New Zealand.

Vision

A community of primary care health professionals who are discipline-informed, strongly connected, and widely recognised as highly skilled in the diagnosis, treatment and management of skin cancer.

Mission

Fostering a professional and collaborative environment where skin cancer health professionals are respected and supported to deliver exceptional quality skin cancer medicine.

Our Values

• We are Progressive - We are innovative, strategic and determined.

• We are Empowering - We champion new approaches and advocate for recognition.

• We are Inclusive - We embrace and support our diverse community.

• We are Experts - We strive for best practice, the highest standards and continuous improvement.

Apply Now

If you think that you have the skills and experience necessary to take on this critical role for SCCA, apply now via Seek by uploading your CV plus a cover letter (of no more than 2 pages) summarising how you can effectively deliver the Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities as outlined in the Position Description (available here - https://bit.ly/46gbhoB).

If you have any questions about the role or the application process, please contact Emma Molen, SCCA Marketing & Business Development Manager, by email at recruitment@skincancercollege.org.

Applications close on Sunday 13th July 2025 at 11.59pm.

Applications will be reviewed as submitted and conversations about this role will commence once reviewed, so don’t delay in submitting your application!

WHO WE ARE
The Australian Institute of Health and Safety is Australia’s national institute for health and safety professionals. With a legacy of 76 years shaping workplace health and safety, our commitment is healthy and safe people thriving in productive workplaces and communities.

At our conveniently located office at Kensington, join our dynamic team as a Strategic Marketing & Creative Content Manager and be a vital part of our mission for workplace well-being.

ABOUT THE ROLE
This role reports to the CEO and sits on the AIHS Leadership Team. The Strategic Marketing & Creative Content Manager is a senior leadership role responsible for building and delivering integrated, high-impact marketing and communication strategies that elevate brand positioning, drive stakeholder engagement, and support core business outcomes. This role leads end-to-end creative production, campaign strategy, and digital engagement — delivering compelling content, high-quality visuals, interactive digital learning assets, and data-driven storytelling across all platforms.

Working cross-functionally with internal teams, this role ensures consistency in brand and voice, supports the commercial growth of membership, learning and events, and designs key publications, including the OHS professional magazine and governance documents such as the Annual Report.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Marketing Leadership

• Develop and lead the overarching strategic marketing plan aligned to the Institute’s goals across membership, education, events, certification, and thought leadership.
• Drive innovation in content formats and channels to increase audience reach, brand credibility, and stakeholder value.
• Provide strategic advice to the CEO and leadership team on brand evolution, audience trends, and emerging digital opportunities.

Creative Production & Design

• Lead and execute the design and visual identity of the organisation, ensuring consistency across all collateral, campaigns, reports, and digital properties.
• Design and produce the quarterly online OHS magazine and governance documents, including the Annual Report and impact summaries.
• Manage the creation of compelling visuals, infographics, illustrations, and interactive presentations to support reports, data insights, and campaign storytelling.

Digital Engagement & Content Marketing

• Oversee content strategy across digital platforms (web, email, social, video) to ensure dynamic, high-engagement storytelling.
• Develop interactive and visual content to elevate engagement in professional development and eLearning products.
• Produce and edit short-form video content for learning, promotional, and social media use.
• Enhance the design and delivery of digital learning resources to ensure relevance, clarity, and professionalism.

Campaign & Stakeholder Engagement

• Plan and deliver targeted marketing campaigns for key business areas (e.g., membership, conferences, awards, certification, publications).
• Tailor messaging and creative for specific audience segments including members, prospective learners, partners, and regulators.
• Manage internal relationships to ensure brand, message and design alignment across teams, products and services.

Data, Reporting & Market Insights

• Present complex data and impact outcomes visually through infographics, charts, and concise reports.
• Evaluate campaign performance, digital analytics, and member engagement metrics to continuously improve results.
• Apply research insights and audience data to enhance content relevance and market positioning.

Project & Resource Management

• Manage timelines, priorities, and creative assets to deliver high-quality outcomes across concurrent projects.
• Brief and manage external contractors, where required.
• Support organisational governance and compliance by contributing to the quality and consistency of public documents.
• Other duties as required

Skills, Qualifications and Experience
Essential

• Proven experience in a senior marketing and creative leadership role, ideally in a membership-based or professional association environment.
• Exceptional design skills, with a strong portfolio across digital and print.
• Demonstrated ability to produce engaging video content, digital course assets, infographics, and data-driven storytelling.
• Experience delivering integrated marketing strategies with measurable outcomes across digital and offline channels.
• Excellent project management, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Strong written communication and copywriting skills across formats (formal reports, web content, social copy, etc.).

Desirable

• Familiarity with online learning delivery and improving the visual/interactive user experience in course design.
• Experience with video editing tools.
• Experience working with CRMs (such as iMIS) and email platforms.
• Experience working with or producing governance documents (e.g., Annual Reports, Impact Reports, Strategic Plans).

WHY JOIN US?
At AIHS, we believe in creating memorable events while fostering a supportive and flexible work environment. This role provides the opportunity to be part of a passionate team that values both professional growth and work-life balance. If you’re looking for a role that allows you to contribute meaningfully while fitting into your lifestyle, we’d love to hear from you!

Join us in creating a safer and healthier work environment. To enquire about this exciting opportunity, please reach out to Karen at 03 8336 1995.

APPLICATIONS
Submit your applications through SEEK, ensuring they include a cover letter, resume and responses to the basic questions provided by SEEK. Applications must address the selection criteria. Deadline for submissions is COB Friday 19 July 2025.

Be a part of our dedicated team, contributing to the well-being of workplaces across Australia.

• Maternity Leave Contract - 6 months
• Bowen Hills location with onsite parking
• Great benefits including an additional 12 days of leave a year!

About Us
The Australian Dental Association Queensland Branch (ADAQ) is the peak professional membership body for dentists in Queensland. ADAQ’s mission is to support the profession through advocacy and the provision of member services, and to promote oral health for all Queenslanders.

Position Overview:
The role will provide high-quality administrative support to the ADAQ team. This role liaises collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the smooth administration of ADAQ business operations.

The role is expected to be three days per week. Work hours can be flexible to accommodate for schooling hours.

The successful candidate will:

• Be well presented and professional.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Thrive working both independently and within a small team.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage maintenance requests for ADAQ facilities.
• Manage inventory for staff consumables, including stationery and other office supplies.
• Maintain inventory of ADAQ's IT assets and liaise with external MSP for IT requirements.
• Assist with meeting room bookings, setups, and pack downs for internal functions and meetings.
• Assist with managing incoming telephone enquiries.
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries, ensuring accurate handling and deliveries.
• Organise catering for meetings, training sessions and internal events ensuring everything runs seamlessly.
• Maintain kitchen areas to a high standard of cleanliness and organisation.
• Provide general administrative support to the CEO and Management team as needed.
• Support internal staff communications, notices and scheduling.
• Book travel for all staff, board directors and event speakers as required.
• Other duties as directed by management.
• Promote a positive image of ADAQ.

Key Selection Criteria
As a suitable candidate, you will have:

• The ability to plan, organise and establish own work priorities to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Process driven.
• The ability to work well as part of a team.
• Experience in the use of MS Office Suite, particularly Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Customer service focus with the ability to develop and sustain positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Previous experience in an Office Support or Administration role.

If you are interested in this great opportunity, please submit your resumé, and a cover letter via SEEK here addressing the Key Responsibilities, and Key Selection Criteria by the 21 July 2025.

The Australian Dental Association SA Branch (ADA SA) is a not-for-profit organisation which was formed in 1927 by an amalgamation of the Odontological Society and the Registered Dentists' Society. Today, the Association is widely recognised and respected for providing its members with a diverse array of valuable services, including CPD training, expert support and advice, advocacy, industry updates, networking opportunities, and lifestyle benefits. The incoming CEO will be instrumental in driving the continued growth and impact of these comprehensive suite of member focused offerings.

Reporting to the President and ADASA Council, the key responsibilities of the Chief Executive Officer include:

• Provide leadership, direction and inspiration to the staff
• Maintain excellent relationships with members and key stakeholders
• Develop a strong working partnership with other State branches and the ADA national body
• Deliver agendas, minutes and reports for Council and committee meetings
• Growth and retention of members
• Operational and Financial Management
• Policy Drafting
• Advocacy, Public Relations and Communications
• Explore commercial revenue opportunities

With the landscape of dentistry changing rapidly, the Chief Executive Officer is expected to be an innovative and visionary leader with a "can do" mindset. You will possess exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to be a compelling advocate and influential representative for the dental profession. Superior written communication, the ability to research and provide high-level advice, and a demonstrated capacity to earn the trust and respect of members are essential. A personable nature and high emotional intelligence will be highly regarded, particularly in engaging with a diverse member base. Your strategic financial management and sound decision-making will be vital in ensuring the Association's ongoing growth, sustainability, and ability to deliver enhanced value to members. Relevant tertiary qualifications will be viewed favourably.

To obtain a copy of the Candidate Information Pack and to apply, please visit mcarthur.com.au and quote reference number J7593.

Confidential enquiries can be directed to Steve Nolis - Managing Director on (08) 8100 7000.

Applications close 5pm Monday 21 July 2025

Title: Membership Officer
Location: Melbourne CBD
Salary: $68K + super + bonus

• Work in a true team environment
• Make a difference everyday
• Be valued and supported in your career and life

About your new Company:
The Franchise Council of Australia (FCA) the peak industry body for franchising in Australia. The FCA represents the interests of franchising with government and other stakeholders at a national level. The FCA holds significant events and conventions during the year and provides a range of member benefits across franchisees, franchisors and suppliers.

About the opportunity:
A new opportunity has been developed within the FCA for a person looking to be valued and supported while helping to grow the membership of the FCA.

Franchising is a significant industry in Australia with future grow and opportunities economy wide. This role will help shape the membership growth of the FCA working in an engaged team environment.

About you:
You will have had experience working in memberships or with client-based companies in which engagement is critical to success.

You will have CRM or membership platform experience and be efficient in all of the MS office products.

You will be creative, dedicated, focused and a people person.

You are keen to talk to people over the phone and in person.

You may have had some exposure to invoicing and accounts, but this is something we can teach you, but you need to be ready to learn.

You love working in a team environment where you are respected, developed and valued

As the new Membership Officer of the FCA you will want to make a difference in your new role.

If this role is for you, we welcome your application via SEEK using the quick apply button and look forward to meeting you.

All candidates will be treated with respect; however, you need to have current working full-time rights in Australia.

About the role
This is a part-time (25 hours per week) Membership Co-ordinator role based in Auckland CBD to support the New Zealand Planning Institute. In this role, you will play a key part in managing and co-ordinating the membership processes to ensure our professional planning community remains engaged and connected.

What you'll be doing

• Providing responsive and high-quality customer service to members and potential members through various communication channels
• Maintaining accurate membership records and processing membership applications, renewals and cancellations in a timely manner
• Assisting with the coordination of membership events, 'Talking Points' workshops and other engagement activities
• Checking membership applications meet NZPI requirements
• Creating and maintaining member records in our CRM system, including processing membership category changes
• Providing administrative support to the Membership Manager
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of membership processes and systems
• Collaborating with the wider team to enhance the overall member experience

What we're looking for

• Relevant experience in a customer service, administration or membership co-ordination role, preferably within a professional association or not-for-profit organisation
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse membership base
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and multitask
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite and customer relationship management (CRM) systems
• A team player with a proactive and adaptable approach to problem-solving
• A commitment to providing high-quality member support
• An interest in the planning profession would be considered beneficial

What we offer
At the New Zealand Planning Institute, we are committed to supporting our employees' work-life balance and overall wellbeing. We offer flexible work arrangements, including the option to work remotely.

About us
The New Zealand Planning Institute is the national professional body representing planners in Aotearoa New Zealand. We are a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to promoting excellence in planning practice and advocating for sustainable and inclusive communities. With a membership of over 3,000 professionals, we are committed to supporting the ongoing development and recognition of the planning profession.

If this role sounds like the perfect fit for you, we encourage you to apply here via SEEK now.

• Part-time [flexible 0.6 to 0.8 FTE]
• Hybrid office working
• Permanent ongoing

About you
Are you a connector who thrives on building partnerships and creating practical solutions? Help social workers in private practice succeed with the tools and support they need.

Do you have a knack for turning insight into action? Use your stakeholder engagement and resource development skills to empower social workers across Australia.

The Position
The primary purpose of this position is to foster strong external stakeholder relationships with business providers and develop tools and resources which will support AASW members who are primarily in private practice in the effective operation of their business including digital solutions.

This will include consulting with member groups in different areas of practice to help identify their support needs and the development of support materials including guides, information sheets, FAQ standard documents and templates. This position will also identify new business opportunities and expanded scope for social workers.

About the Association
The Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) is the professional representative body of social workers in Australia, with more than 17,000 members. The AASW sets the benchmarks for professional education and practice in social work and has a strong voice on matters of social justice, human rights and issues that impact upon the quality of life of all Australians.

What our team thinks …
We are proud to share highlights from our recent staff culture survey. Responding with ‘strongly agree’ or ‘agree’, our team reports:
94% - find professional meaning in my work
88% - are proud to work with us
90% - would recommend the AASW as a good place to work

Your Key Responsibilities

• Consult with members through a structured feedback framework mechanisms to scope business improvement and development areas and understand their business needs.
• Development of stakeholder relationships to progress and achieve positive outcomes to support members (Private Health Funds, compensable schemes, digital solution tools etc).
• Document key processes and undertake regular process reviews.
• Support, develop and strengthen external stakeholder relationships.
• Develop a framework to monitor and evaluate the impact of implemented strategy.
• Lead review and analysis opportunities for an enhanced scope of social work practice frameworks and guidelines.
• Develop discussion papers, consultation documents and final frameworks to guide organisational decision making.
• Lead or contribute to cross-functional internal and external stakeholder working groups to ensure alignment.
• Coordinate and deliver consultations with members, external stakeholders, subject matter experts and communities of practice.
• Prepare high-quality written outputs including briefing papers, reports, internal and external communications.
• Develop relevant documentation, templates, toolkits, guidelines and FAQ’s on relevant topics to support members including but not limited to: Insurance for member’s liability, cyber insurance, legal obligations, tax and tax planning.

Key selection criteria

• Tertiary qualification in business administration or related discipline, or relevant professional experience.
• Highly developed communication skills in stakeholder relationship building.
• Experience in developing business tools and guides.
• Highly developed written communication skills, with the ability to tailor writing to a variety of audiences including detailed briefing papers.
• Highly effective project management skills across the life cycle of a project.
• Demonstrated process improvement skills, ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and negotiate with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent customer service skills and experience in coordinating professional meetings.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision and high-level organisational skills, including managing work deadlines and managing information.
• Analytical problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Highly skilled in the use of MS Suite of products, Word, Publisher, PowerPoint and Excel.

Desirable Requirements

• Previously experience in the health or allied health sector.
• The role of social workers in a range of settings and programs.
• Experience in consultation processes with a range of stakeholders.
• The role of professional association and/or peak body.

How to Apply
The AASW is committed to equal opportunities in employment and embraces diversity and inclusion in its workforce. We encourage applications from culturally and ethnically diverse communities, particularly those underrepresented in the social work profession including the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and people with a disability.

To be considered for this role, your application must include your résumé and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria listed above.  Please apply via SEEK here.

Applications close 31st of July 2025 however, we reserve the right to end the closing date early.

Please direct any queries to: courtney.thompson@aasw.asn.au

Job Overview:
We are seeking a proactive and organised Administrative Coordinator to work in collaboration with the Schools’ Animal Ethics Committee and support the efficient functioning of our organisation. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing various administrative tasks, ensuring timely communication, and assisting in the smooth operation of key processes.

Responsibilities:
Email Management:

• Monitor and respond to emails in coordination with the Chairperson.
• Request additional information as needed and follow up on outstanding matters within specified timeframes.

Application Processing:

• Process applications and maintain an organised application database.

Meeting Support:

• Assist in the preparation of meetings, including online sessions.
• Record meeting minutes and facilitate necessary follow-up actions.

Correspondence:

• Issue approval letters and stickers as required.
• Follow up on the return of statistics forms and maintain a comprehensive database.

Data Management:

• Compile and provide information required for the annual report.
• Collaborate with the New Zealand Association of Science Educators (NZASE) administrator for any financial-related tasks.

Animal Ethics Committee Support:

• Liaise with Schools’ Animal Ethics Committee, Chairperson, NZASE administrator, and NZASE President.

Statistical Reporting:

• Complete and submit statistical returns to the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI).

Additional Administrative Tasks:

• Undertake any other administrative duties as required to support the smooth functioning of the organisation.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience in administrative roles.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in email management and database maintenance.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.

Working Conditions:

• This is a part-time contract position.
• Approximately 2-3 hours per week, as well as 7 meetings per year, primarily conducted online.
• Flexible working hours may be required to meet deadlines and support various activities.

If you are a detail-oriented individual with excellent organisational skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment, we invite you to apply for this position.

Hourly rate to be negotiated.

Closing date for applications: 5pm, Thursday 31 July 2025.

Email your CV and covering letter to: nzase@xtra.co.nz

• Flexible location
• Full time
• Drive impactful advocacy

The Position
This position will have a primary focus on advocating for the profession, and more specifically on driving new opportunities for the AASW’s social worker members though policy analysis, the development of innovative policy solutions and executing successful advocacy campaigns. The position will review and analyse policy and develop submissions, reports, research, briefing papers and organisational policy positions with a focus on mental health schemes and settings. The position will formulate and drive advocacy initiatives to progress improvements to the design of schemes to effect change for social workers.

A key focus includes advocacy to existing publicly funded schemes for better working conditions including professional recognition and fair and equitable remuneration, as well as advocacy for inclusion on new public and private schemes. This will require a good understanding of how to influence stakeholders via different platforms including social media. The role will also assist with government and stakeholder engagement to engage relevant policy and decision makers such as Ministers, advisors and other Parliamentarians and public sector staff in relevant government departments and agencies.

About the Association
The Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) is the professional representative body of social workers in Australia, with more than 17,000 members. The AASW sets the benchmarks for professional education and practice in social work and has a strong voice on matters of social justice, human rights and issues that impact upon the quality of life of all Australians.

What our team thinks…
We are proud to share highlights from our recent staff culture survey. Responding with ‘strongly agree’ or ‘agree’, our team reports:
94% - find professional meaning in my work
88% - are proud to work with us
90% - would recommend the AASW as a good place to work

Your Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and critically analyse policy and develop robust and innovative policy solutions to national and state/territory government initiatives, policy and proposed legislation that impacts on, or is an opportunity for, the profession of social work;
• Write compelling and tailored policy solutions and value propositions of the social work profession for external private stakeholders in the mental health and care workforce settings;
• Assist in engaging and cultivating relationships with important stakeholders and drive policy proposals to successful outcomes including understanding their requirements and processes to establish our own internal processes and communication to our members;
• Engage effectively with members to understand their advocacy priorities and translate practice wisdom into strong policy solutions
• Undertake research including utilising data collection methods;
• Prepare high level advice and briefing papers for executive management and for external audiences;
• Use systems thinking and analytical skills to identify new and emerging professional opportunities for AASW members and develop policy recommendations and supporting advocacy documents;
• Represent the AASW at government and other bodies consultations, enquiries and hearings, meetings, events to advocate on behalf of the profession;
• Respond to AASW member enquiries; and Undertake other project and advocacy related activities as directed by the Manager.

Key selection criteria:

• Tertiary qualifications in social work, business, law, allied health, social policy, project management or equivalent.
• At least five years' experience in a professional organisational environment.
• Demonstrated experience of analysing policy and developing innovative policy solutions and submissions.
• Demonstrated experience of delivering advocacy campaigns and outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience in engaging, directing, influencing and managing stakeholders to achieve high quality policy and advocacy outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience conducting research including effective use of data collection tools (such as surveys, questionnaires, focus and consultation groups) and producing high level reports for various audiences.
• Demonstrated experience preparing high quality advice and briefing papers suitable for executive level audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with proven aptitude for communicating effectively with a variety of audiences.
• Demonstrated experience in monitoring social media trends and has a good understanding of how to influence stakeholders via different platforms including social media.

Desirable Requirements

• Understanding of and/or practice experience in the public and private mental health and health sectors.
• Understanding of and/or practice experience in the various sectors in which social workers are employed.

How to Apply
The AASW is committed to equal opportunities in employment and embraces diversity and inclusion in its workforce. We encourage applications from culturally and ethnically diverse communities, particularly those underrepresented in the social work profession including the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and people with a disability.

To be considered for this role, your application must include your résumé and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria listed above. You can apply via SEEK here.

Applications close 31st of July 2025 however, we reserve the right to end the closing date early.

Please direct any queries to: courtney.thompson@aasw.asn.au