Executive Officer -Australasian Society for Breast Disease (ASBD)

The Australasian Society for Breast Disease (ASBD) is a multidisciplinary society for health professionals with an interest in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and research aspects of breast disease.

ASBD was incorporated in 1997 and in 2022celebrated its 25th Anniversary. We aim to improve outcomes for patients with breast disease by fostering education and multidisciplinary collaboration and in so doing to be recognised as the premier multidisciplinary society for breast disease in Australia and New Zealand. 

We are currently looking for an Executive Officer to work on a permanent part time basis (30 hours per week). This role reports to the President and Board of Directors and will be a home-based role. There will be travel required.

 The Executive Officer acts as the organisation’s public officer to apply innovative and strategic thinking to the Board’s established plans and operations, identifying gaps or opportunities for growth or enhancement for service provision, in response to membership needs.                                                           

 MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to): 

•  Inform the Board of Directors, Executive Committee and Officers on the conditions and operations of the association.
  
• ­ Execute all decisions of the Board of Directors except in cases when assignments are made specifically by the Board.
  
• Management and supervision of part time staff
  
• ­ Support the Board in the effective management of risk to the organisation.
  
• ­ Oversee the membership process and promote membership interest and active participation in the association.
  
• ­Ensure all aspects of conferences are organised including the biennial ASBD scientific meeting and other joint conferences and engage industry support for all conferences and workshops.
  
• ­Work with key stakeholders to explore and generate new income and funding opportunities for ASBD for the benefit and growth of the organisation.
  
• ­Ensure that financial information such as annual budgets and regular reports are prepared for the board.
  
• ­Manage ASBD website including the Learning Management System.
  
• ­Plan and manage the development of new educational content both online and face-to-face.
  
• ­Build strategic relationships with individuals, organisations and the industry.
  

 The successful candidate will have:

• Relevant qualifications in marketing and/or business management – highly regarded
  
• Cert IV in Training and Assessment or an Education related qualification -highly desirable
  
• Experience in a similar leadership role or related management role
  
• Experience in a non-profit, charity or community service organisation.
  

You will be:

• Able to demonstrate the ability to prioritise and effectively manage a complex workload within competing deadlines and actively pursue additional opportunities for members.
  
• Be proficient in identifying opportunities for growth and effectively leading and communicating changes.
  
• Be Self-motivated, accountable and responsible with an outcomes focus.
  
• Have Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office software, Joomla website development software)  
  
• Have Excellent organisational and leadership skills
  
• Have an Understanding of financial/accounting practices
  
• Have Event Management experience and skills

If this sounds like you then apply now. If you have any questions, call Clare McCabe on (02) 8060 8561.

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