Business Manager

ABOUT THE APDG

The Australian Production Design Guild was established in 2009 as a non-profit organisation that represents designers and their associates in screen, live performance, events and digital production across Australia. The APDG recognise and nurtures excellence in design through awards, mentoring and accreditation; and raises the profile of stage and screen design and facilitate a vibrant design community.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The APDG Business Manager role is a remote and flexible 15 hours per week position. The business manager oversees all APDG activities and personnel to ensure all activities and communications are aligned to the APDG ethics, goals and values.

The business manager manages all day-to-day operations, implements business strategies, evaluates project efficiency and ensures the APDG can meet its financial obligations, including overseeing APDG events. The National Executive is the governing body of the APDG; while the APDG business manager formally reports to the National Executive the Business Manager is advised and receives instruction in operational matters from the Directors.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Builds and maintains communications with members, national executive, sponsors, partners, industry contacts and other stakeholders nationwide.
• Manages and delegates tasks to company administrative assistant.
• Sets the agenda for National Executive meetings, based on information provided by stakeholders.
• Sets and modifies the annual calendar to include all APDG programs and activities.
• Oversees the membership system and maintains the member database.
• Manages partnerships and sponsorships including sourcing new partners and sponsors.
• Devises and implements strategies to increase and maintain membership.
• Assess current program and project resources and implement any logistical or financial improvements.
• Works with Treasurer to implement yearly budgets, cost saving measures and other financial arrangements to strengthen APDG finances.
• Works with the accountant to ensure all accounts payable and receivable invoices are actioned.

SELECTION CRITERIA

DESIRABLE

• An understanding and appreciation of design in the live performance and screen industries.

 REMUNERATION

• This is a 15 hour a week position, plus holidays and superannuation.
• Rate: $40 p/h $600 p/w.
• Superannuation – 12%
• Holidays – 4 weeks Annually (60 hours)
• Business Manager workplace re-imbursement – $1040 annually ($20 p/week) for remote working expenses (phone/internet/etc).
• Total annual remuneration package $35,984 (Total Package $89,960 per annum Pro Rata)
• Additional hours may be required at peak periods. The additional hours may be taken as TOIL or paid at a rate of $40 p/h + super at the approval of the APDG National Executive.

CONDITIONS

• The APDG Business Manager is a remote position, communicating with the National Executive and membership via email and telephone.
• The APDG Business Manager needs to own their own laptop and must be available to attend the monthly evening meetings held on the last Tuesday of every month from 7pm to 9pm (except for December).
• The APDG Business Manager will be required to do minimal travel to the APDG Awards and other meetings as required. All travel is at the APDGs expense.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your CV and an application letter addressing the selection criteria and any other relevant experience. You will also need two phone referees (please include their position, relationship to you, email address and phone number). Please email your application letter and CV or any enquiries to:  rebecca.whittington@apdg.org.au by January 15, 2025.