General Manager, Canberra Division

Salary:
Base Salary + Super + Paid Leave Options

One of our cultural mindsets is authentic dialogue and authenticity;
Bring your authentic self to work at Engineers Australia! We offer meaningful, purpose-driven work. Our people work to support the engineering profession that shapes the very world we live in. With more than 120,000 members, Engineers Australia is the voice of the profession, and we need you to help us drive mutual value for our members and industry partners.

About the role
In this role, you will grow the impact and influence of EA by building impactful relationships with the local engineering community, local members, office bearers, and volunteers. You will also work with other leaders across EA to ensure that the division is delivering on EA strategy.

In this role you will:

• Grow the impact and influence of EA in your local state/territory
• Grow the membership of the division by building EA's local profile and impact and by ensuring
• members are engaged
• Collaborate with leaders and stakeholders throughout EA (eg:
  other Division General Managers, policy, advocacy, STEM, business growth, media, communications) to develop and deploy strategies and plans.
• Work with the Divisions team, Head of Divisions and others across EA to develop and implement a strategy, activity plan and stakeholder engagement plan for your local state/territory. This should include:
  member recognition and engagement ;
  local policy activity;
  local school engagement;
  local advocacy, media and communications activity ;
  industry roundtables
• Support and collaborate with the Professional Development team on local event activity as appropriate
• Celebrate and recognise members as they achieve membership milestones and professional credentials with EA
• Represent EA at external forums, Boards and Committees to further our desired strategic outcomes
• Support office bearers and volunteers in delivering impactful activity for EA, including partnering with the Division President and Committee
• Ensure the effective financial management of the Division's resources Participate in EA's strategic and financial planning

Please refer to the supporting documents for the full success profile.

Here is what we are looking for:

• You have a background in professional services, membership associations, or volunteer-based organisations, supporting customers and stakeholders to have a fantastic experience.
• You will do well in this role if you enjoy being away from your desk, representing EA and driving outcomes through your influence and connections and if you prefer to collaborate over working alone
• You have expertise in building relationships with senior people, internally and externally and in setting and delivering vision, strategy and plans.
• You are comfortable delivering and chairing/hosting meeting and events and with influencing and working across teams, without direct reporting line authority.
• You bring with you, or are excited to develop, a working knowledge of (non-technical) engineering matters.
• You have a background in delivering high quality experiences and services.
• Ideally you have experience in at least two of:
  member or customer service/engagement, policy, advocacy, media, STEM, industry engagement or corporate events

Why work for Engineers Australia?

• People are at the heart of what we do and why we do it.
• Enjoy competitive remuneration and salary packaging that recognises your expertise and contributions
• Generous paid leave options including 15 days of Personal Leave and 3 days of Life Leave
• Achieve a healthy work-life balance with hybrid working and a 35-hour week, ensuring your personal well-being complements your professional fulfillment
• Unlock career growth prospects, as we invest in you and provide avenues for advancement in EA.
• A diverse, inclusive, and supportive team culture that supports you to lead and achieve.

Ready to apply?

Click 'Apply Now' to submit your cover letter and resume by COB 15 July 2024. This position is subject to both a National Police Check and Reference Check.

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