National Parks Association of NSW (NPA) is seeking a new Executive Officer to provide strategic leadership, implement the strategic plan and ensure long-term financial stability.

The Role
The Executive Officer will provide leadership to the organisation to implement the strategic plan and ensure long-term financial stability. The Executive Officer’s key role is to ensure NPA works successfully with government, business, other non-government organisations and the community to realise our goal of protection and restoration of natural systems through ecological sustainability across the landscape.

The Executive Officer reports to the Executive Committee and State Council and works with Committee members, staff, branches, members and volunteers to achieve the goals of the organisation.

This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of conservation efforts in NSW. NPA has a highly successful track record in nature conservation over 50 years, effecting change within government and those on the ground. You will lead an active community-based organisation with a large membership base of over 5,000 people.

As the Executive Officer you will:
* Oversee the operations of the NPA Office
* Supervise staff, contractors and volunteers, and foster a team approach
* Maintain a safe and healthy work environment for staff and volunteers
* Ensure implementation of decisions of State Council and the Executive and support their work
* Develop NPA project and campaign activities and oversee such work
* Be attuned to relevant activities outside of NPA that may impact on NPA‚s objectives
* Liaise and negotiate with other organisations in the pursuit of NPA‚s objectives
* Publicly represent NPA at functions and in the media
* Promote NPA and seek to build its Branch, member and supporter base
* Draft and, when approved, implement the Strategic Plan and the Yearly Action Plan
* Assist in the drafting of the budget and monitoring of the financial performance
* Grow NPA‚s income sources and volumes to ensure sustainability
* Ensure compliance with legal and Constitutional requirements

Key Competencies Required
* Organisational Leadership
* Strategic Planning
* Stakeholder and Media Relations
* Business Development
* High Level Public Policy Development, Advocacy and Change Management/Community Mobilisation
* Corporate Governance and Risk Management

Selection Criteria
* Organisational Leadership and Business Management
* Demonstrated competency in leading and managing an organisation (preferably with experience in the non-profit sector) including: team building, project and change management, delegation, accountability, setting goals, nurturing membership and realising visions.

Strategic Planning
Demonstrated experience in developing, successfully implementing and evaluating corporate strategic plans (including business plans, risk management plans, marketing plans and budgeting).
Stakeholder and Media Relations

Demonstrated capacity to
* Work effectively with a range of media and effectively deal with complex and controversial issues.
* Develop and maintain strong relationships/alliances with a diverse range of stakeholders (eg staff, Executive, government, NGOs, affiliated organisations and corporations)
* Ensure the organisation, its mission, its programs, and its policies are consistently presented in strong, positive image terms to relevant stakeholders
* Excellent communication and public representation skills, possibly evidenced by:
   * Acting as a spokesperson in public forums and to the media
   * The ability to write, edit and produce documents of a highly professional standard.

High Level Public Policy Development, Advocacy and Change Management/Community Mobilisation
* Demonstrated ability to engage in high level public policy development and advocacy work, as well as drive change management, including:
* Experience and/or understanding of environmental management/sustainability issues
* Experience and/or solid understanding of political decision-making processes

Corporate Governance and Risk Management
* Proven knowledge and experience in financial management, corporate governance and risk management
* Demonstrated experience and knowledge of organisation governance issues

Qualifications/Knowledge/Experience
* Tertiary qualification in a related area of science or management
* Five years experience managing and leading staff and managing a budget of $1million+
* Knowledge of key environmental issues

Values
*  A demonstrated passion and commitment to the environment, protection of natural areas, and the concept of sustainability
* Honesty and reliability

The Organisation
NPA is a non-government conservation group that seeks to protect, connect and restore the integrity and diversity of natural systems in NSW and beyond through national parks, marine sanctuaries and other means.
NPA was formed in 1957 to lead a campaign calling for a new government body to manage natural areas throughout the State. The success of this campaign resulted in the National Parks and Wildlife Act of 1967 and the establishment of the National Parks and Wildlife Service. Over the years, NPA members have presented a series of detailed proposals for the new national parks to the Government. Many of our present national parks, including Barrington Tops, Blue Mountains, Mount Kaputar, Morton, Oxley Wild Rivers and Myall Lakes, have come about because of these carefully researched reports.

Employment Specifications
The National Parks Association is located in a bright modern office at Level 2, 5 Wilson St, Newtown, next to Newtown Station. Intra- and interstate travel will be required as appropriate.

A competitive package will be negotiated with the successful applicant, depending on qualification and experience. Salary to $85K plus super.

The Executive Officer is employed on a full time basis on a 3-year contract with annual reviews assessing performance against mutually agreed criteria
Applications

Applicants will only be considered if they send a written application that addresses each of the selection criteria and includes your current resume.

Send your application to:
President
National Parks Association of NSW
PO Box 337, Newtown NSW 2042
Fax: 02 9290 2525; Ph: 02 9299 0000
Email: president@npansw.org.au  (email preferred)

For further questions the following Executive Committee members may be contacted
Anne Reeves (Senior Vice President): 0407 210 608

Location:     257 Collins Street, Melbourne
Position reports to:     Prof Lyn Littlefield, Executive Officer AHPA
Position type:    Part-time contract (2.5 days per week - negotiable),  12 month renewable contract.

Specific duties and responsibilities
* Work with the Board of Directors, the Management Group and others to identify and make the most of opportunities for AHPA to pursue its policy and strategic objectives.
* Prepare, or organise the preparation of, submissions and reports to the Australian Government (and occasionally State Governments) and other organisations.
* Provide oversight of AHPA projects and activities, ensuring that they deliver outcomes on time and on budget. Currently this includes the National Allied Health Conference.
* Support the AHPA Management Group and the Board of Directors by preparing and distributing Agendas and Minutes for their meetings, and organising guest speakers, refreshments and teleconferencing.
* Coordinate and take hands-on responsibility for all aspects of the AHPA office, including financial and audit requirements, ASIC regulatory requirements, correspondence and record-keeping. Provide support to AHPA subgroups, including AHPARR (AHPA Rural and Remote) and AHPA representatives on external committees and similar bodies.
* Facilitate AHPA’s internal and external communications, including the website, Facts Sheets and Annual report and Directory listings.

Knowledge, experience and key attributes
* A good grasp of current political and health issues at national level.
* Excellent interpersonal skills, including capacity to deal effectively and diplomatically with a wide variety of stakeholders.
* Highly developed communication skills, including ability to research and draft correspondence, submissions and reports, in consultation with AHPA members and other stakeholders.
* Capacity to manage a variety of detailed and complex tasks with a minimum of direction.
* Administrative and financial skills required for managing a small office.
* Ability to plan and manage time effectively, meet deadlines and work independently.
* Good computer skills, including familiarity with Excel.
* Tertiary qualifications, preferably with a health focus.
* Experience and proven effectiveness in project management and policy development would be highly regarded.
* Ability to undertake interstate travel as required.

Please send applications in by COB November 10 to:

Lyn Littlefield
AHPA
PO Box 38
Flinders Lane
Melbourne 8009

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