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| An exciting opportunity to join a national association and global open knowledge movement at a time of organisational growth and major new initiatives!
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| Wikimedia Australia, the Australian chapter of the international Wikimedia Foundation is looking for a new Executive Officer. As an independent, not-for-profit organisation and registered charity, we support our members, the broader community and partner organisations to contribute to Wikipedia, Wikidata and other Wikimedia platforms through events, training and partnerships.
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| In this new role, help shape future directions and empower and engage people to share content under a free license or in the public domain, and to disseminate it effectively and globally.
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| Reports to: President, Wikimedia Australia
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| Period of Contract: 12 September – 30 June 2023
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| Salary: AUD$100,000 per annum (plus 10.5% super and on costs)
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| Time fraction: Full time (flexibility negotiable)
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| Location: Negotiable (working remotely)
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| Must be legally able to work in Australia
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| ==== Purpose of Role ====
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| * To provide dynamic, strategic leadership, enabling the organisation to grow whilst ensuring its vision, mission and values are adhered to
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| * Work with the Wikimedia Australia Board, staff, members, volunteers and the Wikimedia community to deliver the Wikimedia Australia Strategic Plan 2022-2025 and corresponding annual business plans
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| * Be responsible for the delivery of an annual program of events, workshops, meeting and training through proactive relationship building and partnerships
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| * Ensure long term sustainability, through effective governance, financial management and delivery of services
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| === Duties and responsibilities ===
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| ===== '''Leadership and engagement''' =====
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| *Provide management and leadership to the Wikimedia Australia team
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| *Work with the Wikimedia Australia Board, staff, members, volunteers and the Wikimedia community to develop and deliver the Wikimedia Australia Strategic Plan 2022-2025 and corresponding annual business plans
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| *Ensure appropriate consultation and engagement with volunteers and the Wikimedia communities
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| *Manage volunteers, facilitator partnership programs and associated activities
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| *Facilitate public facing events and media representation including travel as required.
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| ===== '''Governance''' =====
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| *Ensure that Wikimedia Australia acts at all times in compliance with its governing documents, all relevant legislation, regulatory codes and partnership agreements (including those with the Wikimedia Foundation)
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| *Support the continuing development and management of the Wikimedia Australia Committee and governance
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| *Attend all meetings of the Board and ensure all reports are provided to them in a timely manner
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| *Identify and mitigate reputational risks, ensuring Wikimedia Australia is an effective steward of the reputation of the Wikimedia movement
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| *Coordinate strategic planning cycle for the Wikimedia Australia Committee including annual reviews
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| *Oversee WMAU staff HR, appraisals, training and support
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| *Improve the organisation and administration of Wikimedia internal resources and website.
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| ===== '''Financial management and funding''' =====
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| *Take responsibility for the financial health of the organisation, reporting to the Wikimedia Australia Committee mitigating financial and operational risks as they arise
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| *Develop relationships with the Wikimedia Foundation, partner organisations and major funding bodies to ensure future funding
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| *Advise the committee of funding opportunities and assist with grant applications
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| *Coordinate the evaluation and reporting against the Wikimedia Australia Strategic Plan 2022-2025, annual business plan and any funding reporting requirements
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| ==== '''Selection criteria''' ====
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| *Strong leadership, interpersonal and people management skills, experience with collaborative projects and the ability to build excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
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| *Highly organised, with management experience preferably of a non-profit organisation including business and financial reporting, and experience with grant applications and reporting.
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| *Experience working with a Board or advisory group and developing and implementing strategic plans.
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| *Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, including public speaking and event organising and facilitation.
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| *Energetic and passionate with a high level of adaptability and resilience and able to juggle multiple projects and demands
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| *Experience and expertise with a range of technology systems appropriate for organisation management, reporting and communication.
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| *Ability to coordinate remote delivery and staff management, participate in some activities and meetings out of hours and undertake travel as required.
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| *Interest in open knowledge movement and commitment to the values and policies of the Wikimedia Foundation. Knowledge and experience with the Wikimedia movement and its projects (desirable).
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| Note: Wikimedia Australia does not have a physical office and committee members are located around the country. There is currently one report for this role - a full time Communications and Project Coordinator. This position will require remote working, flexible hours and occasional travel for meetings and events.
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| For a confidential discussion about the role please contact: amanda.lawrence@wikimedia.org.au (President) or caddie.brain@wikimedia.org.au (Executive Officer), using the subject line: Executive Officer enquiry via website
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| ==== '''Download Job Description''' ====
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| [[:File:WMAU Executive Officer 2022.pdf]]
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| ==== '''How to apply''' ====
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| To apply, please send your CV and no more than a two-page cover letter indicating your interest in the role and addressing the selection criteria.
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| All documents should be in one email as two separate documents:
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| Send to: applications@wikimedia.org.au by Sunday 4 September 2022 at 5pm AEST.
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