- Melbourne – Hybrid
- Full time
- Fixed term (12 months)

The Position:

The Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) is both a membership organisation and a professional regulator delivering education, programs and services, advocacy, networking, and connection for the benefit of members and the social work profession.

The AASW Board has nine elected Directors and is Chaired by the National President. The Board operates four sub-committees that are Chaired by Board Directors and the Association also has elected state and territory Branch Management Committees (BMC’s) who report to the Board through the National President. The Board and the BMC’s receive governance support through the Company Secretary/General Counsel.

About the Association:

The Australian Association of Social Workers is the peak body for social workers in Australia, representing more than 18,000 members across every state and territory. We set the benchmark for professional education and practice while championing social justice, human rights and policies that improve the lives of individuals, families and communities.

The Job:

Reporting to the National President, your responsibilities are to:

- Provide high-level secretariat and administrative support to the National President, Board, Company Secretary and Board Committees, including meetings, papers, minutes, decisions, actions and governance schedules.
- Coordinate key governance activities, including Director and Committee appointments and induction, the Annual Report, AGM, elections and Board appointments.
- Support Branch governance and engagement between the National President and Branch Presidents.
- Coordinate public engagements, invitations, briefings and logistics for the National President and Directors.
- Provide coordination and project support for Board-sponsored committees, working groups and strategic initiatives,



including First Nations and reconciliation activities.

Background and Experience:

- Demonstrated experience in governance administration, Board support, executive support or a similar role.
- Excellent attention to detail, with highly developed planning, organisational, project coordination and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, work flexibly and deliver to critical deadlines.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including preparing, editing and proofreading professional correspondence, reports and governance documentation.
- Experience preparing high-quality Board and Committee documentation, including agendas, papers, calendars, minutes and action registers.
- Ability to identify and implement improvements to systems, processes and workflows.
- Demonstrated initiative and sound judgement, with a high level of discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
- Robust interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or recognised training in governance, business administration or company secretariat practice (desirable).
- Experience working within a professional association, membership organisation and/or peak body. (desireable).

How to apply:

The AASW is committed to equal opportunities in employment and embraces diversity and inclusion in its workforce. We encourage applications from culturally and ethnically diverse communities, particularly those underrepresented in the social work profession including the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and people with a disability.

To be considered for this role, your application must include your résumé and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria listed above.

Applications close 26th October however, we reserve the right to end the closing date early.

Please direct any queries to: [email protected]

📌 AASW Board Coordinator (Melbourne)
🏢 Australian Association Of Social Workers
📍 Melbourne