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Role: Permanent full time
Location: Melbourne, Victoria

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a State Manager Victoria to join our State membership services team on a permanent full-time term basis, based in Melbourne, Victoria.

With a key focus on managing member service delivery to Members across Victoria, the State Manager is an integral part of the Membership Services team. Working closely to support the State President, the role is responsible for implementing policy and programs, and utilising State resources and contacts to achieve the Institute’s strategic objectives.

Ideal candidate

You’ll have completed tertiary qualifications relevant to business management and possess significant demonstrable leadership experience leading and managing a diverse team.  Ideally, you’ll have experience working in a peak professional association where you can demonstrate previous success in membership engagement.

You’ll provide the contemporary thinking and leadership that will deliver on all aspects of our strategic vision, while also continuously developing our member services portfolio across the State. On a broader level, you’ll play a key role in influencing positive change and innovation across the sector, as well as building strong relationships with government to demonstrate your advocacy and policy expertise, utilising your outstanding communication and media skills.

You embrace collaboration, accountability and innovation, with the confidence and professionalism to quickly build credibility and working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders. You will demonstrate resilience and stress tolerance by continuing to perform effectively when faced with time pressures, adversity, disappointment, or opposition and remain focused, composed, and optimistic in difficult situations, bouncing back from failures or disappointments.

A strong financial and commercial mindset will allow you to identify and explore new opportunities for growth and collaboration with our partners to ensure the Institute delivers services to members that are practical, relevant and responsive while ensuring profitability and financial success.

For further details please refer to the position description.

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Role: Permanent full time
Location: Melbourne, Victoria

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a National Membership Manager to join our national membership services team on a permanent full-time term basis, based in Melbourne, Victoria.

Responsible for the management and development of all facets of the Institute’s member services portfolio, the National Membership Manager is a high-profile position with a strong focus on business development and member growth, including acquisition, retention, analysis and engagement.

The role involves working closely with the Institute’s senior executive team to develop operational strategies which positions the Institute as an agile, responsive and practical professional association.

In addition, the role manages and collaborates closely with a number of national committees focused on the continued delivery of future talent into the membership pipeline, including SONA (Student Organised Network for Architecture); EmAGN (Emerging and Graduate Network), in order to effectively drive and deliver the strategic growth objectives of the Institute.

Ideal candidate

You’ll have completed tertiary qualifications relevant to business management and possess significant demonstrable leadership experience leading and managing teams.  You will have experience working in a peak professional association where you can demonstrate previous success in membership engagement and growth.

Possessing an understanding of the architectural profession and/or the construction industry and strong leadership skills you will be motivated by the challenge of delivering membership benefits and services programs supported by timely, transparent and comprehensive reporting, analysis and forecasting.

Experience managing contracts and agreements related to services delivered combined with budget management and demonstrated experience achieving financial targets is essential.

You will possess the ability to maintain a solution-focused approach driven by the desire to think outside of the box to provide solutions or services to meet the changing needs of members.

For further details please refer to the position description.

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Role: Permanent full time
Location: Melbourne, Victoria

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Media and Communications Manager to join our national Marketing and Communications team on a permanent full-time term basis, based in Melbourne, Victoria.

Responsible for developing and implementing a national media and associated communications program that delivers on the Institute’s strategic and operational objectives. The role will be the primary contact for all matters related to media at the Institute leading media engagement on a national level.

Ideal candidate

You will possess tertiary qualifications in media, communications, journalism or related, have high-level interpersonal skills with the ability to advise and influence senior stakeholders in relation to media issues.

Your experience in identifying issues, risks and opportunities will positively impact the Institute’s reputation and brand couple with your excellent understanding of website content, development and online marketing, as well as active engagement in social media technologies, makes you a great fit for the role!

Beyond a focus on media skills and techniques, a broad background in digital, social media communications and basic graphic design would be highly regarded as would an interest in or industry experience in architecture, design or the built environment.

Your high-level writing skills and attention to detail, strategic mind to develop, implement and measure successful delivery all while maintaining calmness whilst working under pressure, effectively prioritising tasks and meeting tight deadlines.

For further details please refer to the position description.

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Part time for one year minimum with annual re-election to a maximum of six years.

Required

• Independent Director with finance, accounting and audit expertise
• CPA and at least five years partner/executive experience
• Knowledge/expertise in the insurance industry would be valued but not essential.

The director role requires attending approximately 10 board meetings each year and serving on at least one board committee. Some interstate travel is anticipated. The role may require attendance in monthly conference calls for management/financial reporting and general compliance issues.

The successful candidate will be expected to Chair the board’s Finance, Audit, Risk and Investment Committee. In addition, the Institute also has two subsidiaries, IBL Limited and Architecture Media. The successful candidate may be asked to serve on the boards of these organisations.

About the Institute

The Royal Australian Institute of Architects Ltd is the peak body for the architectural profession in Australia, representing more than 11,000 members. The Institute works to improve our built environment by promoting quality, responsible and sustainable design, promoting the architectural profession and being the public voice for architecture.

The Institute works on behalf of its members and in the public interest to advocate for the value of the architectural profession and for architecture’s contribution to a better built environment and quality of life. Our work engages with members, stakeholders, community and government around a range of important public concerns, including:

1. Fostering thriving cities and regions
2. Housing a diverse and inclusive community
3. Improving building regulation
4. Addressing climate change
5. Capitalising on creativity
6. Supporting Australian skills and trade.

We value

• One Community – embracing diversity and open communication
• Innovation – demonstrating leadership with courage and creativity
• Accountability – acting with integrity, responsibility and sustainability
• Respect – relating with empathy and recognition for effort
• Collaboration – working together, with trust and transparency.

Position purpose

The primary role of the Board of Directors of the Organisation is to enhance long term viability by:

1. selecting and maintaining the position of Chief Executive Officer,
2. establishing and reviewing the strategies and goals of the organisation, and
3. overseeing the business and affairs of the organisation in light of emerging risks and opportunities.

The Board establishes the strategic direction, supports the CEO, reports to the membership and stakeholders at the Annual General Meeting (AGM), assesses its own effectiveness and is ultimately responsible for ensuring the organisation remains viable and effective in the present and for the future.

Remuneration

The Independent Director role is remunerated in accordance with current Institute policy: $16,000 per annum plus $9,000 for committee chair responsibilities.

If you are interested and suitable, please review the position description and submit your CV via Libby.Hasler@architecture.com.au.

If you know someone within your network who is suitable, please forward the position description.