Executive Officer - Catholic School Parents Australia

EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Catholic School Parents Australia

Catholic School Parents Australia (CSPA) is seeking a highly motivated Executive Officer for a part time role (25 hours per week).

CSPA is the peak national parent body for Catholic School Parents in Australia. CSPA is committed to representing and advocating on behalf of families with children in Catholic schools across the nation. Our organisation strives to create a vibrant and supportive community that values the unique contribution of families in shaping the educational experience of their children and young people. As a progressive organisation with membership of State and Territory Catholic Parent Associations, CSPA is well placed to provide a national voice for its members.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the values, ethos, philosophy and practice of Catholic education and it’s contribution to the mission of the Catholic Church
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated competency in using Microsoft Suite (including Microsoft Teams) and skills in social media.
• Ability to be proactive, manage competing priorities and be responsive to deadlines
• An understanding of the broad education environment at national level
• An understanding of the Commonwealth government structure and responsibilities
• An understanding of Family Engagement in Learning and Wellbeing and how it impacts student outcomes
• The capacity to develop high level submissions and proposals
• A sensitivity to the relationship between paid employees and volunteers
• Strong time management and organisational skills, including the ability to manage projects and work effectively both independently and as a member of a team
• Financial acumen and ability to manage a budget

Key responsibilities:

• Ability to develop appropriate relationships with Catholic Parent organisations, Education organisations and Political parties
• Contribute to the development of robust strategic priorities and a stakeholder engagement and communications plan for CSPA
• Collaboratively identify issues that are important to CSPA and member bodies.
• Have the capacity to organise four national meetings per year (including collation and preparation of papers, minute taking and ability to travel throughout Australia on weekends to attend those meetings)
• Ability to manage other meetings with partners and stakeholders
• Effective media management and advice to the Chair including responding to media enquiries (including after hours) and establishing and maintaining relationships with media
• Experience with Graphic Design packages would be desirable

For a copy of the Job Description & Selection Criteria please visit:
https://cspas.schoolzineplus.com/cspa-executive-officer-job-description-selection-criteria

Applications should include:

• a cover letter of application addressing the selection criteria
• a full CV including all work history and qualifications
• contact details of three referees

NOTE:  There is potential for this role to become full time for an applicant with the necessary attributes.

Location is Flexible.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE AT COB FRIDAY MARCH 15

Any queries should be directed to Carmel Nash 07 3905 9*** or 0421 633 ***

All applications are to be emailed to: *****@cspa.catholic.edu.au