Careers at CEDA

Position: Media Manager and Content Specialist

Reports to: Director, Communications

Business Units: Communications

Location: Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide or Brisbane

Work type: Full Time 

Duration: 12 months contract

COMPANY OVERVIEW

CEDA – the Committee for Economic Development of Australia – is an independent, not-for-profit member-based think tank that works to champion ideas, research and policy reform.  Our purpose is to improve the lives of Australians by enabling a dynamic economy and vibrant society. Through independent research and frank debate, we influence policy and collaborate to disrupt for good. 

CEDA has more than 620 members from a broad cross-section of industry, government, community and academia. Our members span every state and territory. CEDA was founded in 1960 by leading economist Sir Douglas Copland. His legacy of applying economic analysis to practical problems to aid the development of Australia continues to drive our work today.   

 CEDA’s approach to pursuing its policy priorities is in line with our organisational values:

• We are open, honest and trusted
• We are curious about ideas and opportunities
• We succeed together
• We are brave in our approach and ambitions
• We are passionate about working with our members for the greater good.

Working at CEDA is fun and fast paced, we embrace our values and enjoy social activities with our colleagues. Our benefits include:

• Flexible working conditions;
• An additional weeks leave at year end;
• Commitment to learning and development;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Salary Packaging Benefits.

POSITION OVERVIEW

If you are an experienced media specialist, who wants to make a difference and is passionate for the greater good, then we would love you in our team.

We are looking for a Media Manager & Content Specialist to join our Communications team for a 12 months maternity contract, you could be located in any capital city: Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide. 

You’ll be working collaboratively with a diverse national team, and your role will be focused on developing and executing high impact content and media strategies aligned with CEDA’s purpose. Demonstrating experience in high-level issues, you must have the ability to synthesise complex ideas and deliver creative solutions.

Leading a small team, this role will also be responsible for producing media releases, opinion pieces and speeches, and overseeing publication production and content for podcast and opinion pieces aligned with our research and policy objectives.

Key accountabilities: 

• Timely delivery and execution of high-quality media strategies.
• Delivery of high-quality media relations and media coverage.
• Building and enhancing strong working relationships with key media organisations and journalists.
• Developing and executing strategies to raise the profile of key CEDA personnel including CEDA’s CEO, Chief Economist and Chairman.
• Oversee delivery of CEDA publications and related policy material to deadlines.
• Strengthen CEDA’s position as Australia’s leading economic think tank and our ability to influence public policy.
• Oversee editorial content and production of CEDA’s podcasts.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Professional attributes

• Demonstrated interest in and understanding of public policy and current affairs.
• Highly developed experience as a journalist or a public relations practitioner.
• Experience working in an issues rich policy environment.
• Demonstrated experience in media relations and media strategy including risk identification and issues management.
• Demonstrated experience lifting media exposure and profiles of key spokespeople.
• Proven high level verbal and written communication skills including exceptional attention to detail, copywriting and editing expertise and ability to synthesise complex technical information. 
• Tertiary qualification or equivalent in relevant discipline and a minimum 10 years’ experience.

Personal attributes

• A self-starter who can manage tight deadlines and competing demands. 
• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively across diverse teams and locations.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to liaise with all levels of stakeholders and management.

HOW TO APPLY

Does this sound like you? Please email your CV and cover letter to careers@ceda.com.au (please include Media Manager and Content Specialist and your capital city location in the subject heading). The cover letter must be addressed to Roxanne Punton, Director, Communications, and detail how your skills and experience align with this position. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. Closing date for all applications will be Friday, 6 August 2021.

A salary commensurate with experience and skills, along with an additional week of annual leave at year-end and a range of other benefits will be offered to the successful candidate.

Please be reminded that all personal information collected during the selection process will only be used for recruitment and employment purposes.

Position: Event Administrator

Reports to: Senior Event Manager

Business Units: Membership and Events

Location: Melbourne

Work type: Full Time Contract

Duration: 12 Months Contract

COMPANY OVERVIEW

CEDA – the Committee for Economic Development of Australia – is an independent, not-for-profit member-based think tank that works to champion ideas, research and policy reform. We do this by identifying policy issues that matter for Australia’s future and pursuing solutions to positively shape economic and social development in Australia.

CEDA's membership spans every state and territory and includes Australia's leading businesses, community organisations, government departments and academic institutions. The organisation was founded in 1960 by leading economist Sir Douglas Copland, and his legacy of applying economic analysis to practical problems to aid the development of Australia continues as we celebrate 60 years of influence, reform and impact across the nation.

CEDA is a national organisation with offices in every major state. We offer flexible working conditions, a strong commitment to training and development and an additional week of leave at year end.

CEDA’s priorities for Australia’s future economic development are outlined in Connecting People with Progress. CEDA’s approach to pursuing its policy priorities is in line with our organisational values:

• We are open, honest and trusted
• We are curious about ideas and opportunities
• We succeed together
• We are brave in our approach and ambitions
• We are passionate about working with our members for the greater good.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Based in our new Melbourne CBD office, we are seeking an Events Administrator to join our nationally dispersed Programming team for a 12 months contract. This newly created role will be responsible for managing data updates in our CRM system, providing high-level customer service and assisting in key event support duties across all CEDA public events. Your confident, pro-active, solutions-focused approach to delivering exceptional customer service will provide a value-added contribution in managing the administrative component of events delivery.

Reporting directly to the Senior Event Manager , this role will be working closely with the nationally dispersed team of Event Executives and will collaboratively work with the Programming, Membership & Communication teams.

Your key accountabilities include:

• Monitoring the event’s inbox and event’s hotline number
• Attending and responding to email and phone enquiries and requests for assistance
• Reviewing event flier bounce-back emails
• Monitoring and updating data in the CRM
• Overseeing data gathering for relevant projects as required
• Managing registration changes received in CRM and Crowdcomms CMS
• Working closely with the events and membership teams to build CRM content
• Preparing event-related documents and media lists via CEDA’s media monitoring contractor
• Creating events in Pigeonhole and drafting Photoshop files for events
• Adding corporate table guests and Trustee invitees to the CRM
• Attending events and assisting with event set-up, registration and post-event logistics as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES

• High level computer literacy and digital savvy:
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
  • High level knowledge of CRM tools (iMIS/Dynamics 365)
  • Basic knowledge of Photoshop
  • Ability to quickly adapt to and learn new systems
• Proven stakeholder and customer relations skills
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, and exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent organisational and time management skills and the ability to prioritise, self-drive and multi-task effectively
• Adaptability to change and ability to move between data management and event administration
• Problem solving, strategic thinking, solutions focused
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and to share knowledge with colleagues
• Interest in public policy, the economy and issues pertinent to Australia’s social and economic development
  • Alignment to CEDA Values.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• A self-starter who demonstrates initiative and an ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively across diverse teams and locations
• Ability to work under time constraints and to effectively manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work systematically and with outstanding attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and the ability to liaise with all levels of management.

HOW TO APPLY

Does this sound like you? Please email your CV and cover letter to careers@ceda.com.au (please include Events Administrator in the subject heading). The cover letter must be addressed to Cindy Zeuschner , Senior Event Manager , and detail how your skills and experience align with this position. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. Closing date for all applications will be Friday, 23 July 2021 but may close earlier if a suitable candidate is identified.

A salary circa $55k, commensurate with experience and skills, along with an additional week of annual leave at year-end will be offered to the successful candidate.

Please be reminded that all personal information collected during the selection process will only be used for recruitment and employment purposes.

Are you a passionate events executive committed to working for the greater good? 

Yes? We need you!

Based in either our Brisbane or Adelaide CBD offices, we are seeking a new colleague (for a permanent role) with demonstrated ability to manage a busy program of events of varying sizes and complexity. 

You’ll work as part of a diverse and growing national team of Event Executives to manage CEDA’s events in your city – and around the country. You’ll collaborate with our senior event programmers on designing the event concept and content, and have end-to-end accountability for delivery of your events. This includes confirming speakers and sponsors, working with suppliers and all aspects of event delivery logistics. 

Offering a great nation-wide team, an inspiring purpose and attractive benefits, this is an opportunity for self-starters who relish innovation and delivering quality work. 

Like to know more? Click here to understand more about this role. 

The closing date is extended to Monday, 2 August.