Surfing Australia

Employment Opportunity Available At Surfing Australia

Saturday, 17 July 2010

An exciting employment opportunity has become available with the National Sporting Organisation (NSO), Surfing Australia. Based at the Surfing Australia head office in Coolangatta, this role is vital to the overall success of the Surfing Australia business structure. Information for this position is as follows:

This is an exciting opportunity available to an enthusiastic, organised and intelligent person wanting to join a high profile national sporting organisation. This position will include all areas of office management and personal assistant duties for the CEO.

This support role is vital to the ongoing successful delivery of all areas of the organisation, including administration duties, accounting support, education, stakeholder relations, events, and travel arrangements.

Reporting directly to the CEO, the successful applicant will have outstanding organisational attributes and will have minimum 5 years prior experience in a similar role. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

ï�§ Reception
ï�§ High level support to CEO  
ï�§ Meeting, greeting and accommodating visitors
ï�§ Managing switchboard
ï�§ Taking clear messages
ï�§ Answering general enquiries – email and phone
ï�§ Filing/archiving
ï�§ Photocopying/scanning
ï�§ Binding
ï�§ Proof reading
ï�§ Updating and compiling new sponsorship proposals
ï�§ Booking accommodation, flights and travel arrangements
ï�§ Typing of letters and other duties as requested by CEO
ï�§ Ensure stationery is kept stocked and re-order as required
ï�§ Compile comprehensive CEO and Board Meeting packs
ï�§ Typing Minutes and Agendas
ï�§ Maintain Database
ï�§ Processing online shop orders
ï�§ Management of coach/judge registrations
ï�§ Maintain clean office environment
  
ï�§ Insurance - Liaise with State Branches and insurance broker

ï�§ Mail Duties
o Collecting and distributing mail daily
o Mailing post daily
o Organising couriers when required
o Organising large mail-outs when required

ï�§ Accounting Duties
o Data entry into MYOB – including daily operational expenditure and raising debtor
invoices
o    Complete Weekly Bank Reconciliations
o    Maintain Petty Cash Float
o    Weekly Banking

Essential Skills:

Education Minimum qualification is Certificate 4 in a relevant field of study

Computer Skills Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Internet and MYOB

Customer Relations Excellent interpersonal skills
 Confident
 Friendly phone manner
 Well presented
 
Organisational Skills   Outstanding planning and prioritising skills
Attention to detail
Ability to multi-task
Time management
Ability to work to tight deadlines
  
Communication Skills Excellent written and oral communication skills required

Salary will be in the range of $40-$50k + Super dependant on skills and experience.

Please submit applications in writing to info@surfingaustralia.com by COB Friday 6th August. Shortlisted applicants must be available for interview week of Monday 16th August