Can Facebook improve your job search?

If you mentioned the words ‘social networking’ a decade ago, a likely image that would spring to mind would be a room full of schmoozing salesmen. But these days, things have changed. A term that’s frequently used to describe the new phenomenon of connecting likeminded people online, now even when you’re catching up with friends you can turn virtual entertainment into a real world career boost.

“Social networking deepens our interpersonal relationships and lets us communicate more effectively,” says Francisco Cordero, general manager of social networking site Bebo in Australia and New Zealand. “Most of us leverage our personal contacts when reaching out for career opportunities, because our friends are our greatest source of inside information. Social networking compliments traditional job search strategies by taking them to the next level.”

And that knowledge is spreading rapidly. Thanks to the success of such websites, which also include Facebook, MySpace and LinkedIn, people who were previously bashful about sharing their thoughts, ideas and photos online are beginning to realise the professional value of doing so.

According to Cordero, when it comes to building a successful online business network, there’s no limit to what you can do with your profile. For example, a presentation you recently gave at a conference could be showcased on it alongside your resume as a series of still images, a slideshow, or a video. If you then created an online group for people who liked it, you could extend your personal network by interacting with them, and promote your talents even further by driving them to your professional blog.

“How we use, distribute and combine our professional information on social networking websites is up to each of us,” says Cordero. “A high degree of customisation, and the option to control how open or closed our networks are, gives us the advantage of promoting as much or as little of ourselves as we like.”

And for an extra touch of professional credibility, try linking to your public profile on your email signature and when you leave a blog comment. “Promoting your public profile helps keep the lines of communication open with colleagues, friends, and potential employers,” says Cordero.

As for raising your online presence, these days we all want to influence what people see when they look for us on search engines such as Google or Yahoo – high rankings are no longer just for the famous. To this end, many social networking websites let you promote your public profile to search engines, which can strengthen your online visibility and help you control your professional identity.

“Social networking can enhance your professional reputation and increase your chances of being considered first when people are searching for new talent,” says Cordero. “It can also provide you with a great space for exchanging business ideas, innovations, and knowledge.”

Finally, don’t forget you can use social networking to get to know new colleagues or business contacts better – and faster. Knowing that you love the same embarrassing ‘80s songs, enjoy the same far-flung travel destinations, or like the same obscure cult comedies can be the perfect ice-breaker.

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From PA to manager: How to do it

By Ann-Maree Moodie
The Sydney Morning Herald

Ambition, confidence and hard work can transform you from secretary to manager, writes Ann-Maree Moodie

Out of the adminsphere
It is possible to move from personal assistant to manager? Follow these steps:
* Talk to your manager about what you want to do. Have an honest chat about where you see your career at the company heading.
* Get a mentor. Ask: "Who has the job I want?" "Who do I consider a role model?" Ask them to be your mentor and catch up regularly.
* Upskill. Ask: "What skills do I need for the job I want to have?" It may be a short course, or something similar to a postgraduate course, such as a graduate certificate in management.
* Learn as much as possible about the company you work for. Find out where the opportunities are. The better knowledge you have about the business, the more you can contribute.
* Work smarter AND harder. Find smarter ways of doing things so you can take on more of the work that will get you closer to your goals. Be prepared for earlier starts, later nights and sometimes the odd weekend if that is what you need to do.
* Be patient. It will take time for people to see you differently.
* Don’t expect anyone else to do it for you. Change will not happen unless you drive it.

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Our talent for extravaganzas needs a class of its own

IT’S that time of the year again when the Grand Prix comes to Melbourne.

It’s also the time when those who oppose the event come to the fore challenging the cost.

It is a legitimate discussion and one that only the Government can evaluate and answer, for it alone knows the current cost of the rights fee paid annually to the Formula One body headed by Bernie Ecclestone.

Clearly, things change over time and nothing, including a major event, is here forever. But I want to leave you with what I believe is the major benefit that Melbourne and Victoria’s events deliver.

Whether it be the Australian Tennis Open (Victoria’s most valuable annual event), the Grand Prix, football of all codes, racing, golf, the International Arts Festival, gallery or theatre exhibitions or musicals, and literally hundreds of other "events", Victoria has a sophisticated, highly developed major events industry that employs tens of thousands of Victorians and others every year.

Many people start in a section of the industry while still at school, and advance to full-time employment. Many move between sections of the industry as they become more experienced.

And Melbourne has some of the most experienced, professional providers and employers in the sector.

Rick Jamieson at Harry the Hirers has built a large business from scratch, building marquees and providing for functions, while employing thousands of people, particularly young people, over the years.

Peter Rowland has done the same in catering for thousands of events over 40 years.

For each of these individuals and businesses, there are hundreds of others who provide a range of services that allow our events to be conducted with a high level of professionalism and comfort, from arranging the movement of people to the provision of temporary toilet facilities.

We have people employed in government departments and at local councils, in peak bodies such as Tennis Australia, the Grand Prix Corporation, the AFL, Cricket Australia, organisations that come together to deliver Olympic Games and Commonwealth Games or concerts such as the wonderful Sound Relief concert at the MCG last Saturday to support the survivors of Victoria’s recent fires.

In short, we have developed an industry in the delivery of events in Victoria that is unmatched anywhere else in the world. Big claim? Maybe, but true.
Have a look at the hundreds of Victorians who have been employed in other states and overseas to assist businesses and governments deliver their events.

Our people were there in China for the Olympic Games; many have already been employed to assist in the delivery of the London Games in 2012.
Jonathan Mills is currently the director of the renowned Edinburgh Festival, having previously directed the Melbourne International Arts Festival.
We have seeded people to the United Arab Emirates, to Singapore, the US, in fact to the world.

Why? Because the world recognises the wonderful quality of training that our community receives here, and because of the completeness and diversity of our events, large and small.

In fact, without knowing and recognising it, we have developed an outdoor University of Event Management, without peer in the world. I would now like to see such a university course recognised and formalised.

Qualifications would be given to those who completed a course, after having met specified requirements in a number of disciplines, over a prescribed number of years, within the industry.

The events industry is huge in terms of employment, as is the hospitality and tourism industry.

The community talks and reacts to threats to the car industry, or the construction industry, but does not recognise that event delivery, hospitality and tourism employ many multiples of those employed in the car and construction industry.

Let’s recognise the thousands who gain education, employment and security for self and family through and because of Victoria’s extraordinary events calendar.

The Federal Government has just committed a massive $42 billion to prop up the Australian economy.

Can you imagine the damage to employment in Victoria if we did not have a vibrant events industry and an international reputation for the delivery of such events?

When individuals question the viability of one event or another, consider the very real value and benefits that are derived from the completeness of the Victorian offering, and the employment created.

The challenge for Victoria is to keep growing and changing the offering.
It is time for all Victorians to appreciate, and be proud of, the importance of the events industry we have grown here, and for the Victorian Government to formalise the outdoor University of Event Management.

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Melbourne Food and Wine Festival – Last Day Today!

According to vineyards.com Melbourne Food and Wine Festival presented by The Age is the largest celebration of its kind anywhere in the world. From 7-23 March, 2009, Melbourne and Victoria will burst with hundreds of flavorsome food and wine events.

With so many spectacular Melbourne Food and Wine Festival events on offer in 2009, it s easy to see why Victoria is the epicurean epicenter of Australia! Check out www.melbournefoodandwine.com.au for your last chance to experience this fantastic event.

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AUSTRALIA’S BEST BRANDS REVEALED

SYDNEY: Interbrand, an international brand consultancy, today released its list of the 20 best Australian brands, with well-known retailers getting an honourable mention.The list is compiled as an indication of the value a brand holds not only economically, but in the connection it holds with the Australian consumers.

Telstra was given the crown as the top brand in Australia and banks also ranked very highly with the Commonwealth Bank, NAB and Westpac taking out 2nd, 3rd and 4th positions. Macquarie (6th), ANZ (7th), St George (9th) and Bendigo Bank (20th) also got a mention.But it was not only banks that were honoured in the report, some retailers also performed well, taking out key positions on the list.The highest retailer was Woolworths with 5th position, and this reflects the excellent sales figures they have received over the year.Harvey Norman also rounded out the top half of the list, coming in at 10th position, followed by David Jones and Myer who claimed 12th and 13th positions respectively.

JB Hi-Fi scraped into the top 20 list at 19th position and this will only grow in the future, after exceptional growth in the retail sector.“The ability to create business opportunities in the economic turndown is a representation of a strong brand,” commented Damien Borchok, Interbrand Australia managing director.

Borchok also mentioned how one of the main ways many of the brands listed performed so well is their ability to look for opportunities around the world.“One strategy to help growth in the current economic climate is for brands to look for business opportunities globally.”Jez Frampton, Interbrand’s chief executive, also emphasised that brand recognition is one of the sure fire ways to ensure the success of your company “the increasing complexities of the global economy only reinforce the importance of protecting and growing a brand. It is a company’s most valuable asset”.“The top twenty best Australian brands includes a range of companies from financial institutions to retail stores and it is great to see the strength of the Australian business landscape even in times of economic instability,” Frampton continued.

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E-business: better customer service

WHETHER your business has always been online or you’ve recently built a website extension of your existing `real world operation, success depends on many of the same service levels that customers expect from a physical store.

Mike Watson examines the essential ingredients to keep your online customers satisfied.The online maxim of ‘build a site and they will come’ has always been a myth.They may come, but getting your online customer service right is key to making them stay. After all, repeat business is good for your business – boost your customer service levels and you’ll enjoy better sales.Remember that an unhappy customer can quickly damage your reputation online and off, while a happy customer can generate word-of-mouth marketing for you and help promote your business across the internet.

1. Who Are You?

The lingering perception among many consumers that big companies can be trusted over smaller ones crosses over into the online world too.So from the outset make it clear to site visitors who you are and what you stand for. Give a physical street address, even if it’s not a shopfront. Customers want to see that there are real people behind a business. Tell your story and you’ll help establish trust.

2. Make it really easy to use the shopping cart.

If you sell products direct from your site try to imagine your virtual store being as easy to shop in as an efficiently laid-out store in the real world.Check competitors’ websites and see what works by ‘shadow shopping’ up to the payment stage. Is the process quick and smooth process or long-winded and clunky? If your path to purchase has problems don’t put it off; speak to your web developer immediately and look at the options.

3. Tell them the cost of shipping.

Some sites don’t reveal shipping costs until just before payment. Such tactics might get one sale across the line but will the customer come back?Not if they feel cheated. Be transparent about the shipping costs of any goods you sell and publish this information on the site.

4. Don’t hide your phone number.

Big corporations do this all the time on their consumer websites.It costs them more money to man the phones so they’ll give you the ‘online help’ run-around through feedback forms, automated emails and the like, while their phone number is buried deep within the site.Unfortunately some small businesses do this too. You can give yourself a competitive edge by displaying your phone number clearly on every webpage.As small business journalist Jeff Wuorio says: “Effective e-commerce doesn’t live and die exclusively online.”The phone still matters and some e-customers need the all-important human connection that a phone provides, not to mention the convenience of getting questions or issues resolved quickly.

5. Offer a site search engine that’s actually useful.

How often as a customer have you used a search engine at an online shop and been unable to find items that you know they sell?If you make shopping hard for your customers chances are they will leave in frustration. A functional, relevant site search facility is essential.

6. Have an order fulfillment policy.

Once an order, inquiry or booking request comes through then it’s over to you to deliver. Develop an Order or Response Policy and make it readily accessible from your home page for customers.Again, it’s about developing trust; to get repeat business the customer needs to know you are reliable.Amazon.com has long been a model of a great online ordering system, where the customer is kept informed by email through every stage of the ordering and shipping process.If your business sells services rather than goods then make it clear on your site how long the customer can expect to wait before receiving a return call or email – and deliver on that expectation.

7. Ask for feedback.

One of the advantages of having customers in the online world is that they may be more forthright with feedback about your business than they would in person or over the phone. So ask for it.Provide an online form or dedicated email address for customer comments, or embed a link in an email and solicit comments a week or two after the business transaction is complete.Don’t be shy about asking; at worst you won’t hear back from them.At best, they’ll provide feedback – positive or negative – that you can work from to improve your service.

8. Be Secure.

If you sell goods online then secure transactions are essential for establishing trust, especially with new customers.Tom Wilson from Australian search engine optimisation company 1st Place Design believes if you have certifications of security you should shout it from the rooftops.”Keep on reminding the customer throughout the pages that ’security measures’ have been installed in the site and especially in the ‘To Buy’ page,” he says.”One has to repeatedly give the message that this site is ’safe and secure’ for transactions.”

9. Testify!

Tom Wilson is also a big believer in using customer testimonials.”Internet research has clearly shown that online buyers rely extensively on testimonials given by other satisfied users before buying a product,” he says.Mr Wilson also reveals most online buyers have found sites only after family and friends recommended them.So when you solicit feedback from customers make sure you also ask permission to use their comments for testimonial purposes. 

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GM to cut 2009 marketing spend

In a 40-page document of financial results released today, General Motors Corporation has disclosed that it will slash marketing in the US by $800 million this year alone, including vehicle incentives.

A report from AdAge.com says that in a December 2008 filing, GM had said it would cut advertising and marketing spending in the US by $600 million by 2012. In document released today, the automaker says the cuts were necessary due to lower sales volumes.Ray Young, GM’s chief financial officer, says that the automaker had to use a lot of incentives in the fourth quarter to offset the lack of credit from GMAC, but still eliminated leasing in Canada last year and is reducing leasing in the U.S. “That’s an expensive form of incentive,” explains Young.GM reported a global net loss of $30.9 billion for 2008, including a net loss of $9.6 billion in the fourth quarter.All four of GM’s regions around the world moved into the red, but the biggest losses were in the US.

GM’s debt balance grew to $45.3 billion in the fourth quarter, which includes the $13.4 billion the company has already received in federal loans since late last year. It asked the US government for $16.6 billion more in February, saying it needed another $4.6 billion within weeks and an additional $12 billion more to avoid bankruptcy.GM has also reported that its net liquidity slid from $27.3 billion in the fourth quarter of 2007 to $14 billion at the end of December 2008.

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ANZ STADIUM TO USE WORLD’S LARGEST PANASONIC HD LED SCREENS

SYDNEY: ANZ Stadium located in Sydney’s Olympic park will unveil its brand new Panasonic High Definition LED video screens tomorrow in preparation for Saturday’s South Sydney vs St George Illawarra 2009 Charity Shield NRL match.

The two Panasonic ASTROVISION screens are the largest screens of their kind in Australia and the largest Panasonic screens in the world.The new additions to ANZ Stadium are reported to be larger than those installed at the Birds Nest Stadium in China for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, standing at 10 metres high by 23 metres wide.

The new state-of-the-art display also boasts a 21:9 widescreen aspect ration and a 145-degree horizontal viewing angle which will undoubtedly improve the outdoor viewing for sport fans.Ken Edwards, managing director and CEO, ANZ Stadium said “the unveiling of Australia’s largest ASTROVISION installation is very exciting, as we celebrate the 10th birthday of our stadium. We were originally built with leading edge technology from Panasonic and now fans will continue to experience entertainment which is unsurpassed anywhere else in the world.”

The new HD LED screens were launched globally in late 2008 and will replace the two Panasonic ASTROVISION screens that were originally installed back in 2000 for the Sydney Olympic Games.Edwards commented that the reason Panasonic LED screens were chosen was because of the numerous ways they can now display information.“Fans get an uninterrupted broadcast, as instant replays, player stats, scoreboards, venue information and sponsored messages can now be displayed all at the same time,” he said.Mark Deere Jones, director, business systems group, Panasonic Australia said “it is the ability to customise these LED screens into whatever configuration the customer requires for any outdoor application that makes Panasonic such a market leader in this space”.

Both screens can accept 1080i HD signals and therefore will offer consumers with high brightness and contrast levels far outshining its predecessor’s outdoor viewing quality.

In addition to this Panasonic are also currently installing LED ASTROVISION banner signage, to display moving images and sponsor logos to replace the existing static signs.

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NOKIA LAUNCHES ‘COMES WITH MUSIC’ IN AUSTRALIA

SYDNEY: Nokia has revealed the new ‘Comes With Music’ service and touch screen 5800 XpressMusic handset, this launch represents a strong push forward for the mobile company’s music business.The launch event held in Sydney yesterday highlighted the innovative new 5800 XpressMusic handset, which is Nokia’s first addition to the touch screen market. But the focus of the launch was definitely on the new and innovative ‘Comes With Music’ service that will roll out in combination with the handset on 20 March 2009.

Australia will be one of the first countries in the world to experience a ‘Comes With Music’ enabled Nokia 5800 XpressMusic handset and Emile Baak, general manager, Nokia Australia and New Zealand, was very excited about the announcement.“We believe that Comes With Music offers great value and will revolutionise the way music lovers can explore, discover and enjoy music. By combining Comes With Music with the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic we are providing great music and a great offer on a great device,” he said.

With many companies slowing down in regards to new products and developments, Nokia is not holding back and is trying to stand out as the clear provider of mobile devices and music services in Australia and the world.Baak commented that even in this troubling economic time there is still room for innovative services in the market and consumers are still willing to experiment with new and emerging technology.“We have found Australian consumers in particular are very keen to try new technology, and we are embracing that,” said Baak.

The key feature that Nokia revealed about the new service is the fact that consumers only have to pay a one off fee and are given access to unlimited music downloads for either a 12 or 18 month contract.This innovate feature is being heralded by Nokia staff and music industry professionals alike as a possible reinvigoration for the entire music industry.

The reason for this is that consumers are able to experiment with their music selections and don’t have to pay for each individual download.Consumers are given the flexibility of listening to unlimited music tracks and albums and only have to pay the initial handset costs.Industry professionals like Gavin Perry, head of digital and physical sales for Sony Music Australia; Richard Mallett, director of recorded music services APRA/AMCOS; Mariana Annas, general manager from MIPI and Angus McDonald, chief songwriter and producer of Sneaky Sound System, were also on hand at the launch to express their opinions on the service and they were very enthusiastic about the prospects that ‘Comes With Music’ has for the music industry.

The one aspect in particular that the ‘Comes With Music’ service hopes to achieve is a reduction in piracy, due to the fact it gives consumers a legal way to download as many songs as they want from over four million songs in Nokia’s music library. This therefore eradicates the need for users to look at illegal options.The Nokia 5800 ExpressMusic handset and 12 months access to ‘Comes With Music’ will RRP for $979 and a 18 month access period will RRP for $1109. There is no word as of yet in terms of caps or plans from relevant service providers.

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Events Coordinator

Exciting major events including Oz Open & AFL

Some weekend and evenings work required

Excellent Southbank location

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Event Coordinator to work with our client, a world leader in IT solutions and consulting.

You will play a key role in the coordination of major events including:Australian Open, AFL Season, Cirque Du Soleli, Melbourne Cup, AFL Grand Final, Cricket, ACO

The hours for this role will fluctuate depending on the requirements of the business and the events being worked on.

Depending on the event there maybe some weekend or evening work required.

Your previous experience of working to rigorous policies and procedures will enable you to complete delegated administrative tasks and projects.

Your main responsibilities will include:Update and maintain event database, Post event analysis / reporting, Audit record management, Intranet updates, Providing administrative support to Specialists within the team, Manage the non-designated hospitality approval process, Liaising with ticket coordinators and the distribution of event tickets

To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate previous event coordination experience as well as project coordination skills.

Your excellent communication skills will enable you to liaise with both the client and internal team on all aspects of the role.

To be successful in this Hospitality Support role you will be able to demonstrate proficient data-entry & spreadsheet skills, have a good eye for detail and attention to detail, be articulate with a positive attitude and possess excellent customer service skills.

The ability to work efficiently and effectively with limited direction, as well as a working experience of Excel and Lotus Notes will be highly regarded.At this stage please only apply online, we will contact you directly if your application is successful to go through to the telephone interview stage
Louise Forrest Call 132 502 or visit www.manpower.com.au

Events Manager – Contract Position – Melbourne

Give your career the green light with the talents and capabilities you’ll develop at Deloitte.

Our unique culture and accessible leadership encourages personal initiative and rewards innovative thinking. Whatever your age, gender or culture, you’ll make more of your career at Deloitte. Marketing at Deloitte takes a strategic approach to our communications, account management and CRM, and applies that to build our brand, develop business, and shape our culture.

We believe marketing adds the polish to what the Deloitte business does. We play to Deloitte’s strengths.Our Marketing, Communication and Business Development team is looking for an Events Manager for a three month contract. You will be instrumental in implementing a Melbourne events program to align with the growth strategy of the firm.You will be involved in:Delivering and managing an events program to support building relationships, Managing expenditure to demonstrate return on investment, Reviewing and upgrading processes and program content, Managing relationships with external consultants and suppliers.Not only will you be qualified in Event Management, you will be able to demonstrate success in an event management role, preferably in the Melbourne market. This role will have you building strong rapport with internal and external clients through assisting both strategically and operationally to support business needs.

To take the next step and join a marketing team in one of the world’s largest professional services firms, contact Adam Hopkins on (03) 9208 6076 for a confidential discussion. 

Events Co-ordinator, Up to $75,000 package

Dynamic work environment, Stunning CBD offices, P2P Ref number 5666 NS

Are you seeking a stable position in which you can use your creativity and marketing skills?

This is a great opportunity to continue your Events Co-ordination career within a dedicated and innovative corporate environment. Perfect opportunity to get involved and assist with all in-house events, sponsorships, and client events.Working closely with the Business Development & Communications Manager, Graphic Designer, General Manager and Partners, you will be responsible for:

- Research and project planning of firm events, Managing sponsorships, Producing data and reports, Assisting with marketing collateral, Coordinating corporate events and functions, Coordinating and distributing newsletters, Proving marketing and administrative support, Ad-hoc administrative duties

To be successful for an interview with this growing corporate firm, you must:

-Have proven corporate experience within an Events Co-ordinator role, Be proficient with CRM software, Be professionally spoken and presented, Have confidence to liaise with people at all levels, Advance MS Office skills, Have interpersonal skills allowing you to develop and maintain relationships, Have the ability to work under pressureThis is a great opportunity for a confident and savvy Events Co-ordinator to hit the ground running in a corporate team environment!

For a confidential discussion, please contact Sharleeni Mudaliar on 8270 9775, quoting Ref No. 5666 NS.

Event Manager

In this role you will be responsible for the management of the preparation and operational conduct of the event along with liaising and managing clients.

In addition financial managements and budgets will be under your control.

To apply for this role you need to have extensive experience in the Events or Conference market at a management level.

It is also essential that you have the skills to use Amadeus or similar packages and experience in using this to book flights. Events Pro is also a must.

Applications will not be considered if the above criteria are not matched.

Send your resume to Wendy Stearn or Susan Folkes to Wendy.Stearn@tmsap.com or Susan.Folkes@tmsap.com . For more info call 02 9231 6444

Events Co-Ordinator

Excellent event planning / coordinating / sponsorship experience.

Proven ability to negotiate with suppliers, manage budgets and conduct tenders, source external suppliers and manage associated purchasing and payment processes.

Effectively liaison with internal and external suppliers, stakeholders and clients and have time management, organisational and communication skills with an eye for detail.

This is a 6 month opportunity (with possible extension) for an Events Co-Ordinator role to prioritize and plan events and sponsorship for national events in support the Institute’ s strategic direction.

Duties and Responsibilities
1. Work closely with the Senior Events Manager in planning, co-ordinating and implementing seminars, conferences and training workshops, including event and workshop setup (name tags, catering, room format, AV requirements) in a timely manner and have the skills to work with limited supervision.

2. Conduct tenders, analyze quotes, develop and manage budgets and source external suppliers (venues, audiovisual components, catering, photography) and manage associated purchasing and payment processes.

3. Coordinate event registration processes including, updating of web calendar, liaising with caterers and production (e.g. venue sourcing, arranging catering and materials etc), financial administration, and after event review and reporting.

4. Successfully implement marketing strategies (print and online), training procedures and sponsorship terms according to guidelines and/or terms of agreement.

5. Develop strong relationships and maintain skills and knowledge necessary to ensure effective liaison with internal and external suppliers and stakeholders (i.e.. sponsors, Institute Councils, Committees, Companies and other service providers) to ensure that processes deliver a seamless, consistent and high quality service to all Institute customers.

6. Respond to relevant correspondence for participant and member services in an appropriate timely and constructive manner whilst complying with privacy requirements.

Key Skills / Selection Criteria

1. Strong project management skills to develop all aspects of events from initial briefing, through the planning and execution phases to final evaluation.

2. Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills will enable you to effectively liaise with marketing staff and other internal and external stakeholders regarding event and sponsorship requirements as well as represent the Institute at a variety of events.

3.Excellent time management, organisational and communication skills and an ability to meet deadlines and juggle competing priorities.

4. Posses highly organised, creative, proactive, deadline driven and have good attention to detail.

5. Posses well developed computer based skills in word processing, spreadsheets, online skills, and use of finance and CRM systems.
The ability to quickly learn about vocational education and financial services industry contexts is essential. This position will suit a person with strong events and sponsorship background.

Application deadline 5:30 p.m. on Friday, 6 March 2009.

Please do not apply unless you meet the criteria listed here.

ANZIIF is the professional membership body and education provider for the insurance industry.

1 March Thirlmere Festival of Steam, Sydney

1- 2 March Hyde Park Community Fair, Perth

7 – 8 March Audi Sydney Harbour Regatta

7 – 8 March Bridal Fair, Perth CBD

5 March Socceroos vs Kuwait, Canberra Stadium

7 March – 15 March Canberra Festival Balloon Spectacular

8 March AAMI Black Opal Stakes, Thoroughbred Park, Canberra

9 – 13 April National Folk Festival, Exhibition Park, Canberra

12 – 13 March Midnight Oil – Up Close in the Capital The Royal Theatre, Canberra

13 March CA Brumbies vs NSW Waratahs, Canberra

13 – 23 March Melbourne Food and Wine Festival

27-29 March Formula 1 Grand Prix, Melbourne

Until 29 March Darwin exhibition, National Museum of Australia, Canberra

Until 22 March Degas: master of French art, National Gallery of Australia