Media Jobs in Ultimo; Assistant to Group Program Director, ABC Radio

Job Title:    Assistant to Group Program Director, ABC Radio
Job Ref:    494114
Department:    Radio
Location:    Ultimo, Sydney
Employer:    ABC Radio
Work type:    Contract Part Time
Contract for approximately 9 months
Part-time position (3 days per week)
$67,023 - $71,821 p.a. + Generous Super

About Us
At Goodstart, we believe children are central to everything we do.  It’s a belief that’s driven us since 2009, when we purchased ABC Learning following its voluntary liquidation.
Owned by four of Australia’s most trusted charitable organisations, The Benevolent Society, Mission Australia, the Brotherhood of St Laurence and Social Ventures Australia, Goodstart operates as a not-for-profit. This means all surplus generated is invested back into our early learning initiatives, for the benefit of every child.
In this role you will provide high level administrative support to the Group Program Director, Radio and coordinate efficient workflow through the office.

Job Requirement:
•  Appropriate educational qualifications and proven high level administration and organisational ability including capacity to prioritise, effectively manage workflow and output with a demonstrated aptitude for accuracy and attention to detail.
•  Demonstrated high level writing, grammar and research skills, including the ability to critically analyse information and draw sound conclusions.
•  Knowledge and experience with all software relevant to this role such as, but not limited to, PowerPoint, Excel, SAP HR, SAP Procurement and Microsoft office Outlook including calendar.
•  Demonstrated ability to work autonomously in a time critical environment, exercising tact, discretion and independent judgement, at times with minimal supervision.
•  Confident and clear communicator with well-developed strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, including proven ability to deal with internal and external stakeholders at every level.
•  An understanding of and commitment to the ABC's aims, objectives and workplace values, together with relevant policies and guidelines including Editorial Policies, Equity & Diversity and Work Health & Safety.

Job Duties:
•  Provide high level administrative support to Group Program Director including:
•  manage the day to day operations of, and workflow through, Group Program Director's office;
•  critically appraise incoming proposals, enquiries, papers and correspondence, determine priorities, prepare responses and undertake necessary action as appropriate;
•  Develop and rigorously maintain systems for keeping office records;
•  manage and arrange appointments and meetings;
•  act as first point of contact in the office and deal to finality with matters not requiring the attention of Group Program Director.
•  Produce, collate and edit documents for Group Program Director such as PowerPoint and Keynote presentations, Board and Activity reports, Senate Estimates replies and Selection Committee reports.
•  Prepare meeting agendas and related correspondence, take minutes, prepare and distribute to relevant parties, follow up actions as required.
•  Carry out additional special research and projects as directed by Group Program Director as required.
•  Assist Group Program Director with all administrative duties relating to the ongoing Radio Commissioning process.
•  In consultation with the Business Management Unit, track expenses and prepare journals and budget forecasts for Group Program Director cost centres.
•  Reconcile staff cost, phone, Visa statements, travel reports and any other accounts for Group Program Director cost centers.
•  Create, maintain and update appropriate electronic databases, files and records related to Group Program Director portfolio.
•  Arrange travel, including accommodation bookings and Travel Allowance calculations ensuring that all travel policies are followed.
•  Actively promote the ABC values and apply all relevant policies and guidelines including Editorial Policies, Equity & Diversity and Work Health & Safety.


Recruitment Agency applications will not be accepted.
The ABC is an equal opportunity employer.
The ABC invites Indigenous Australians to apply for this position.

Deadline Date:16-02-2014

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