PLA Queensland seeks Secretariat

The Queensland Regional Council of Parks and Leisure Australia (PLAQ) is seeking a secretariat service to manage its activities, with current Secretary Megan Lennon set to end her time in the position.

PLAQ requires the secretariat service to provide the following:

• An effective point of contact via email and phone for members across Queensland;
• Coordination of membership services in conjunction with the national office;
• Management of correspondence and organisational accounts and operations as rrequired by the national office;
• Coordination of and support for, meetings of the regional council undertaken both face to face and via teleconference or web conference;
• Coordination of the professional development events program involving four to six events each year;
• Innovative approaches to the operations of PLAQ and provision of professional development opportunities;
• An understanding of the industry and the ability to network within and across industry sectors;
• Strong communication and promotion skills;
• Strong skills in contemporary office programs and desktop publishing will be an advantage.

A performance linked contract will be offered allowing for an initial two years with the opportunity for additional remuneration linked to the success of the professional development events which are a priority area of the service.

A workload averaging two days per week is anticipated.

PLA provides professionals in parks, open space management and recreation planning with leadership, advocacy and direction in training and industry innovation.

Submissions close on 26th October 2012.

For more information pack call 07 3901 0730, E: plaqld@parksleisure.com.au 

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