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Position title: Professional Development & Events Manager
Location: Ultimo, Sydney NSW
Salary guide: $75,000 plus statutory superannuation
Work type: Full-time
The Australian Society of Authors (ASA) is the peak national body for Australian writers and illustrators. We offer expert advice, provide professional development opportunities, nurture meaningful connections and advocate on behalf of creators for fair contracts, robust copyright protections, and real remuneration.
We are seeking a Professional Development and Events Manager to develop a diverse program of bold and engaging online presentations and workshops that will educate, upskill, and inspire our members. You’ll also be responsible for running the other services which fall under our Professional Development banner: our Mentorships Program, Publishing Consultancy Service, and Manuscript Assessment Service.
This is an opportunity to work in a creative and innovative role alongside a warm, enthusiastic, and professional team.
Reporting to the CEO, and working closely with our Marketing Manager, this member-facing role will suit a genuine team player who is engaged with the writing community and has their finger on the pulse of the Australian literary sector.
Key duties include:
Professional Development
Programs
Events
Insights into the publishing industry or Australian writing and illustrating community and a strong network is desirable, but not essential.
To apply, please send a copy of your CV and a cover letter addressing the key requirements to CEO Olivia Lanchester – [email protected] – by 5pm AEDT on Friday 8 March 2024.
We will be in touch with you within three weeks of the closing date.
The ASA is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace and welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experience, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons.
A note to recruitment agencies: we do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.