Careers at CEDA

Position:               Senior Economist

Reports to:           Chief Economist

Business Units:   Research

Location:              Brisbane or Sydney

Work type:           Full Time 

Duration:              Permanent Ongoing

Are you up for your next challenge?

Are you a self-starter with a strong interest in public policy and research?

If you are, then we’d like to hear from you.

A fantastic opportunity exists for a Senior Economist to develop and deliver research projects and reports that positively impact on the social and economic development of Australians. . Located in either Sydney or Brisbane this full-time permanent role will work with a nationally diverse Research team and report directly to the Chief Economist.

The Senior Economist plays an important part in contributing, providing insights and presenting CEDA’s national policy and research work at CEDA events, internal stakeholder meetings and external forums within the State. This role requires a collaborative team member who has demonstrated project management capability, strong data analytical skills, confidence in engaging with high-level stakeholders and delivering onstage presentations. Your day to day activities will include:

• Managing and delivering agreed research projects within tight timeframes (i.e. scoping policy issues, identifying and engaging key stakeholders and commissioning research papers).
• Conducting research and analysis of complex policy and economics issues affecting Australia, including formulating practical evidence-based policy recommendations.
• Contributing to the state-specific insights and perspectives relevant to CEDA’s research.
• Communicating findings in written form and verbally in an insightful and accessible manner, while tailoring the findings to particular audiences.
• Identifying and managing external and internal stakeholders to facilitate project outcomes and meet respective timelines.
• Providing State based leadership visibility, including in government engagement and advocacy.
• Assuming host/MC role in CEO/CE absence at CEDA public events and in digital forums.

You’ll love this role if you:

• Are a self-starter with a keen interest in and extensive understanding of current and emerging public policy issues.
• Are a problem solver and a critical thinker with strong policy, political and commercial awareness.
• Have experience and confidence in engaging with a range of high-level stakeholders.
• Demonstrate high level verbal and written communication skills including an ability to communicate complex issues using accessible language.
• Can confidently work with data to construct compelling arguments in relation to relevant CEDA research.
• Have at least 5 years policy or economics related work experience with relevant Tertiary qualifications, preferably in Economics, Data or a policy related discipline. 
• Have the ability to work as part of a multifunctional, multidisciplinary national collegiate team valuing effort and aligned to CEDA values.

How do we connect with you?

Please email your CV and cover letter to careers@ceda.com.au (please include Senior Economist in the subject line). The cover letter must be addressed to Mr. Jarrod Ball, Chief Economist, and detail how your skills and experience align with this position. Closing date for all applications will be Friday 1 July 2022, but may close earlier if a suitable candidate is identified. All unsuccessful applications will be addressed via email.

A salary 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.

Position:              Manager, Membership and Engagement

Reports to:           Associate Director Membership 

Business Units:   Membership

Location:              Sydney or Brisbane

Work type:           Full Time

Status:                  Permanent Ongoing

Are you up for your next challenge?

Are you customer-focused, self-motivated and passionate about having a positive impact?

If you are, then we’d like to hear from you.

 A fantastic opportunity exists for a Manager, Membership and Engagement due to a career step and internal promotion. Responsible for managing member recruitment, engagement and retention, this full-time permanent role will be based in Sydney or Brisbane and will report directly to the Associate Director, Membership (Engagement).

The Manager, Membership and Engagement will also play an active role in selling sponsorship and CEDA products, account management, building relationships with local Trustees and act as a liaison between members and the wider organisation. 

As part of a nationally dispersed Membership team, your day to day activities will include:

• Actively identifying and recruiting new members within identified key sectors in support of CEDA’s overall vision
• Managing a portfolio of member organisations, including maintaining primary relationship with senior executives and decision makers and gaining insight into each organisation to determine how they can best engage with CEDA to maximise member value proposition
• Working with the team to support the effective activation of the membership engagement and retention strategies 
• Developing and maintaining relationships with representatives of member organisations in your jurisdiction
• Actively collaborating with the Programming Team to identify and engage members interested in sponsorship and other involvement in CEDA’s public program and digital content
• Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders to maximise member value proposition and developing innovative solutions to better service members and attract new members
• Taking a continuous improvement approach to customer service, member value proposition and overall business development
• Ensuring the highest standard of customer service is delivered to members and stakeholders at all times

You’ll love this role if you:

• Are self-motivated and customer centric
• Have a keen interest in current and emerging public policy issues
• Have proven ability to build high level strategic relationships with senior executives, personnel and stakeholders, and work collaboratively with all sectors including government, business, academia and NFP
• Demonstrate sound knowledge of membership attraction and retention strategies and ability to convert prospects to membership revenue
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills, including confident presentation abilities, and can communicate complex ideas and influence decision makers
• Demonstrate initiative, prioritisation and administration skills with an ability to work under minimal supervision in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Have strong attention to detail and high-level competencies in Microsoft Office suite and CRM systems (Dynamics 365 preferred)
• Relevant Tertiary qualifications, i.e. Bachelor of Commerce, International Business, Marketing, Communications or similar (desirable)
• 5+ years corporate or government work experience in membership, business development, professional services, sales/marketing/communications, or related field (essential)
• Have the ability to work as part of a multifunctional, multidisciplinary national collegiate team valuing effort and aligned to CEDA values.

How do we connect with you?

Please email your CV and cover letter to careers@ceda.com.au (please include Manager, Membership and Engagement in the subject line). The cover letter must be addressed to Ms. Mel Nelson, Director Membership, and detail how your skills and experience align with this position. Closing date for all applications will be Tuesday 5 July 2022, but may close earlier if a suitable candidate is identified. All unsuccessful applications will be addressed via email.

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

At CEDA, the health & safety of our people, members and stakeholders is our number one priority. Considering the significant risks posed by COVID-19, we expect all of our people to be fully vaccinated against COVID19 prior to undertaking any work-related activities, participating in events or travel or attending stakeholder/member meetings.  Please speak with us if you have any questions about this policy or how it impacts you, including any concerns you might have about meeting this requirement.

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

Position:              Associate Director Membership (Business Development)

Reports to:          Director Membership

Business Units:  Membership

Location:              Sydney

Work type:           Full Time 

Status:                   Permanent Ongoing

Are you up for your next challenge?

Are you passionate about finding innovative, customer-centric solutions and driving business growth?

If you are, then we’d love to hear from you.

An exciting opportunity exists for an Associate Director Membership (Business Development) to drive membership growth, new business development and sponsorship revenue. Located in our Sydney office, this full-time permanent role will report to the Director Membership and will manage two direct reports.

Working closely with the Associate Director, Membership (Engagement) and an engaged, nationally dispersed Membership team, your day-to-day activities will include:

• Execution and ongoing review of the membership acquisition strategy to achieve acquisition targets and support CEDA’s overall vision, including development and execution of marketing campaigns in collaboration with the marketing team
• Working across all CEDA teams to maximise member value proposition and develop innovative solutions to attract new members
• Working collaboratively with the Programming team to ensure CEDA’s sponsorship offering delivers value for members in line with overall member value proposition
• Increasing overall revenue from sponsorship and ticket sales by developing and implementing processes to enable the membership team to identify strategic alignment of members with CEDA research, content and programs 
• Develop and maintain key stakeholder relationships with senior executives, including account management of a cohort of high-profile memberships
• Representing CEDA as host/MC at public events and in digital forums and roundtables 
• Contributing to the development of materials and collateral to facilitate communication of member value proposition and sponsorship packages by all CEDA team members
• Providing membership reports as required to support evidence-based advice on membership trends, strategy and forecasts
• Contributing to membership financial forecasting and reporting

You’ll love this role if you:

• Are a self-starter with a keen interest in current and emerging public policy issues
• Have proven ability to build high-level strategic relationships with senior executives, personnel and stakeholders, and work collaboratively with all sectors, including government, business, academia and for-purpose organisations
• Demonstrate sound knowledge of strategic membership value proposition and how that translates to attraction, retention and engagement 
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills and an ability to communicate complex ideas and influence decision-makers
• Have a high level of financial literacy and experience in setting and meeting budgets, strong attention to detail 
• Have leadership and staff management experience
• Have relevant Tertiary qualifications, i.e. Bachelor of Commerce, International Business, Marketing, Communications or similar (essential)
• Have 5+ years of corporate or government work experience in membership, business development, professional services, sales/ marketing/communications, (essential)
• Have high-level competencies in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM systems (pref. Dynamics 365) 
• Have the ability to work as part of a multifunctional, multidisciplinary national collegiate team valuing effort and aligned to CEDA values.

How do we connect with you?

Please email your CV and cover letter to careers@ceda.com.au (please include Associate Director, Membership in the subject line). The cover letter must be addressed to Ms Mel Nelson, Director Membership, and detail how your skills and experience align with this position. Closing date for all applications will be Tuesday 5 July 2022, but may close earlier if a suitable candidate is identified. All unsuccessful applications will be addressed via email.

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

At CEDA, the health & safety of our people, members and stakeholders is our number one priority. Considering the significant risks posed by COVID-19, we expect all of our people to be fully vaccinated against COVID19 prior to undertaking any work-related activities, participating in events or travel or attending stakeholder/member meetings. Please speak with us if you have any questions about this policy or how it impacts you, including any concerns you might have about meeting this requirement. 

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