Current Vacancies
The current employment vacancies at the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) are listed below.
To submit an application for a position listed, please send:
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a cover letter
- statement covering the key selection criteria for the position
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
All applications received will be held in accordance with the Information Privacy Act 2000.
Position Vacant – Secretary to AASB
The AASB is seeking to appoint a part-time Board Secretary to help administer its meetings and handle related matters. The position would suit someone looking to scale back from full-time employment and who has experience in running board meetings or who has a significant audit, academic or technical accounting background.
The person needs to ensure meetings proceed smoothly, appreciate the debates taking place, oversee minute taking, anticipate the Board’s needs and ensure that public access is achieved. The successful appointee would answer to the Technical Director and involve liaising effectively with the technical and administrative staff and Board members of the AASB.
Terms and conditions are negotiable, with hours being flexible (on average, two to three days per week).
Selection Criteria:
- Able to coordinate the arrangement of Board meetings and meeting agendas, including the distribution of relevant board materials
- Effective written and spoken communication skills, including the ability to listen and, in respect of matters not otherwise conducted by a member of the project staff, distil Board discussion into succinct notes
- Effective interpersonal, liaison and negotiation skills, including the ability to build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, Board members, and AASB staff
- Knowledge of the accounting profession, particularly in the area of financial reporting, would be helpful (10+ years)
- Developed planning and organisational skills, including demonstrated experience in managing to deadlines
- Knowledge of the Australian regulatory environment, as it relates to financial reporting
To apply, please send a confidential application and CV to employment@aasb.gov.au or via mail to:
Technical Director
AASB
PO Box 204
Collins Street West, Vic 8007