the opportunity

Audiology Australia is the peak professional organisation representing audiologists in this country, with more than 3,500 current members. It provides vocational development, sets standards for ethical practice and is a strong advocate for practitioners, through a range of activities including government engagement.

Supported by the board, you will ensure the entity’s ongoing effectiveness in line with its vision and values. Strategic planning, financial stewardship and policy development are critical, while at the same time building relationships, promoting and representing the organisation through superlative marketing and communications.

Your leadership prowess in association management is based on outstanding stakeholder and commercial skills.

about AUDIOLOGY AUSTRALIA LIMITED

Audiology Australia is the peak professional organisation representing audiologists in Australia with over 3,500 current members. Membership and accreditation by Audiology Australia is taken as entry level requirement for most employment positions.

Our members are employed in a wide range of settings within Australia, including private practice, Commonwealth agencies (Department of Health and Aged Care, Australian Hearing), State agencies (WorkCover), public hospitals, private hospital, private practice, hearing aid or other health related companies, community service agencies, and in academic education and research. In addition, audiologists may be involved in public health or industrial settings.

The CEO will have regard to the members and their legitimate interests in undertaking duties.

Audiology Australia has an international reputation for the excellence of our member audiologists in both the clinical service provision and research areas, and for our participation in international audiological activities.

ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE

Audiology Australia is governed by its Board, which is responsible for strategy and governance.

The Board is comprised of:

• The Chair; Vice Chair; Treasurer (elected by the Directors);
• Directors at Large, elected by the membership; and
• Those other Directors who may be Co-opted and appointed by the Board.

The Board has established a number of Committees to assist it in carrying out its duties, including but not limited to:

• Finance, Audit and Risk Committee;
• Nominations and Remuneration Committee;
• University Accreditation Committee; and
• National Conference Committee.

Each of these Committees has established Terms of Reference which are reviewed from time-to time by the Board.

The Board has established Strategic working groups to address specific areas of interest.

The CEO will report directly to the Board, or as otherwise directed.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The CEO is responsible for operational achievement of the goals and vision set by the Board, through efficient management of the key activities.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

The CEO is expected to assist and work with the Board in:

• Planning – developing plans for implementing key strategies;
• Policy – developing policy recommendations for consideration by the Board;
• Financial – managing the company’s operations efficiently and profitably, ensuring revenue sources are diverse and stable;
• Management - assuming overall responsibility for the management of the day to day operations, including human resources management;
• Representation & Relationships – providing effective and proactive representation to all stakeholders and maintaining the necessary contacts to keep abreast of emerging issues of significance; and
• Promotion, Communication & Marketing - ensuring the optimal conduct of communication and promotion activities.

DUTIES

The CEO will be responsible for the day to day business operations (or otherwise directed), including:

• promoting the organisation’s visions, values and goals as developed by the Board, including representing Audiology Australia as and when directed;
• monitoring the activities of the organisation and preparing regular briefing reports;
• representing the organisation’s interests in forums or groups to which Audiology Australia is a member and preparing regular briefing reports for the Board on these matters;
• maintaining oversight of the business environment, and advising the Board of matters and issues of interest, including opportunities and risks.
• drafting position statements and other documentation to address matters and issues of interest;
• preparation of papers and organisation of meetings for the Board and Committees as required;
• In consultation with Treasurer, developing the annual budget for Board approval, and providing monthly financial reports and reconciliation;
• co-ordinating Membership services and Continuing Professional Development programs;
• oversight of external communications and website;
• interfacing with the organisation’s Company Secretary and legal adviser as required;
• fostering and implementing employment practices and policies to ensure development of a cohesive management team; and
• implementing practices and policies to ensure effective management of contractors and consultants.

JOB COMPLEXITY, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE

Level of Supervision

While the CEO is required to liaise with the Chair and other Directors on an ongoing basis, the incumbent must be capable of independent activity and decision making.

Problem Solving

This position requires critical analysis of documents, preparation of summaries for the Board, drafting of documentation, and preparation of public relations materials.

Judgement

The incumbent is required to exercise independent and sound judgement in areas of their responsibility, including business decisions.

The position will require tact in representing the views of the organisation in a wide range of forums.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Qualifications:

Essential

• completion of a postgraduate qualification or equivalent in health care or management.

Desirable

• completion of the Australian Institute of Company Directors full course (graduate)

Experience:

Essential

• at least five years post graduation preferably in a health care or membership related organisation, with at least five years focus on management.
• evidence of successful management of a consistently high quality, professional level of service across a range of core activities.

Desirable:

• previous experience in a professional association and/or experience in the hearing health field.

Knowledge:

Essential

• demonstrated knowledge in application of effective management principles
• demonstrated knowledge of financial administration and budget planning

Desirable

• demonstrated knowledge of government organisation at Commonwealth and State level

Skills:

Essential

• demonstrated high level human resource management skills.
• excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to draft policy and procedural documents, submissions, etc

Desirable

• high level computer skills including experience with financial and personnel software, word processing, spreadsheets and data base management packages.

Personal Qualities:

Essential

• Ability to deal diplomatically and effectively with a wide range of people and across a range of situations.

Location:

The position is Melbourne-based (or as otherwise reasonably directed), but the incumbent must be prepared to travel on Audiology Australia business if required (in general within Australia).

Please click Apply Now to submit your application and attach a tailored CV (Word version).

Alternatively, please call Jeremy Wurm on 0419 529 525 or Lesley Lightfoot on 0429 381 277, to enquire.