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EVENTS AND ADMINISTRATION COORDINATOR

The Communications and Media Law Association is seeking applications for the role of an Events and Administration Coordinator who will work closely with the CAMLA Board and CAMLA Young Lawyers committee to manage and promote its activities and events.

• Part-Time Contractor (Approximately 30 hrs per month or 1 day per week)
• Mostly work from home with flexible hours
• Attendance at approximately 8 events per year in Sydney CBD
• Attend monthly CAMLA Board meetings remotely or in person
• Role reports to the President, Communications and Media Law Association

About the Communications and Media Law Association (CAMLA)
CAMLA is a not-for-profit association bringing together a wide range of people interested in law and policy relating to communications and the media. The Association includes lawyers, journalists, broadcasters, members of the telecommunications industry, politicians, publishers, academics and public servants. In order to debate and discuss issues of interest to its members, CAMLA publishes the Communications Law Bulletin and organises a range of seminars and other events featuring speakers prominent in communications and media law policy.

Key Responsibilities

Event management
CAMLA events can include panel seminars, webinars, an annual trivia night and networking functions. You will:
Design invitations using Canva
Promote the events through CAMLA’s social media channels, website and email to members
Manage ticketing and RSVPs
Liaise with venues (mostly member law firms) in relation to events
Supervise and attend events (including preparing name badges and finalising list of attendees)

Website and social media management
Manage the Association website using WordPress and WooCommerce.

Manage the Association social media channels
Post information about Association events and the Communications Law Bulletin.
Upload webinar and podcast recordings to the members area

Membership
Manage the Association membership including email and phone enquiries
Processing membership renewals
Encouraging membership retention including through email and CAMLA’s social media channels

Communications Law Bulletin
Manage subscriptions to the Communications Law Bulletin including library enquiries
Promote the latest issue through CAMLA’s social media channels

Governance
Prepare the CAMLA Board meeting notices and agenda items
Maintain historical records of the Association
Create reports for the Annual General Meeting

Treasurer Assistance
Reconcile website transactions in Xero
Generate monthly and annual reports for the Treasurer
Assist with quarterly Business Activity Statements

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Selection Criteria

Essential
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Social media marketing experience
Flexibility and ability to work without supervision and as a member of a team
High level of proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
Strong organisational skills

Desirable
Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline
An interest in communications and media law
Event management experience
Experience using WordPress, WooCommerce, Eway, Xero, Canva

Probation: Three months from commencement.

Salary To be negotiated with successful candidate The hourly rate will be billed to the Association Treasurer. Hours will vary according to the Association’s activities, and usually requires minimal hours during December and January.

Application Process
Send a one A4 page cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role with a short resume outlining your skills and experience with two current references to: contact@camla.org,au

Further details: Contact President, Rebecca Dunn – rdunn@gtlaw.com.au or Secretary, Rebecca Lindhout: rlindhout@mccullough.com.au

Closing date for applications: Friday 24 February 5:00pm

The CAMLA Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday 8th December 2022 at 5.45 pm at

Clayton Utz, Level 15, 1 Bligh Street, SYDNEY

Nomination forms must be received by Thursday 1st December to contact@camla.org.au

CAMLA AGM Notice 2022

Nomination form for 2023 CAMLA Board

CAMLA AGM 2022 proxy form

The Annual General Meeting will be held via Zoom on Thursday 25th November 2021 at 5.45 pm.
CAMLA members will be sent the Zoom details.

Nomination forms must be received by Thursday 18th November 2021 to contact@camla.org.au

CAMLA Board 2022 nomination form

CAMLA AGM 2021 proxy form

The Annual General Meeting will be held via Zoom on Thursday 26th November 2020 at 5.45pm.
CAMLA members will be sent the Zoom details.

Unfortunately, CAMLA won’t have an end of year drinks function this year due to covid restrictions.
Nomination forms must be received by Thursday 19th November 2020 to contact@camla.org.au

CAMLA Board 2021 nomination form

CAMLA AGM 2020 proxy form

The 2020 CAMLA essay competition is now open!
Download the entry details here:
CAMLA Essay Competition 2020 terms and conditions
Entrants are encouraged to submit 1000 to 3000 words on a subject relating to communications or media law.

PRIZES:

1st prize:
$500
A mentoring session with a CAMLA Board or CAMLA Young Lawyers Committee member
2 x tickets to the next CAMLA Cup trivia night*
3 x CAMLA event vouchers*
CAMLA membership valid for one year.

2nd prize:
$200
2 x tickets to the next CAMLA Cup trivia night*
2 x CAMLA event vouchers*
CAMLA membership valid for one year.

3rd prize:
2 x tickets to the next CAMLA Cup trivia night*
1 x CAMLA event voucher*
CAMLA membership valid for one year.

Some or all of the prize winning essays, edited in consultation with the author, may be considered for publication in CAMLA’s Communications Law Bulletin.

The finalists will be notified by 20^th November and the prizes may be announced and awarded at the CAMLA End of Year drinks event (which finalists are welcome to attend) if held this year.

*Please note CAMLA events are held in Sydney. Finalists will be responsible for their own travel to CAMLA events or may attend events virtually (e.g. through webconferencing) where that option is available. The CAMLA Cup trivia night is held in person in around August each year.

Entries due by 5.00 pm on Friday 30th October 2020 to contact@camla.org.au

Download the entry details here:
CAMLA Essay Competition 2020 terms and conditions