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General Manager - Australian Bridge Federation

The Australian Bridge Federation is pleased to invite applications for
the position of General Manager.  We envisage that the applicant would
be working with and reporting to the ABF Management Committee with the
following general aims:

*  To manage the day to day functions of the ABF
*  To reduce the workload of the Management Committee but not
   the responsibility
*  To promote the professional image of Bridge
*  To consolidate the financial position of the ABF - including
   by sponsorship, marketing and coordinating travel
*  To improve awareness of ABF services and functions
*  To improve the youth bridge support network
*  To increase Membership
*  To coordinate the organisation of national events
*  To establish contacts within Government


Job Specification Detail

1. Relating to the Management Committee(MC)

*  Preparation  of  discussion papers on such issues as - membership,
   tournaments (including assessment of each ABF event), future issues
*  Action decisions of the MC
*  Communicate decisions of the MC
*  Preparation of monthly financial reports  for MC
*  Preparation of quarterly operating reports for the MC
*  Develop and formalise ABF policies and practices
*  Reduce the administrative workload of the MC

2. Day to day functions of the ABF office

*  Co-ordinate ABF newsletter
*  Co-ordinate the Masterpoint centre
*  Develop day to day operating policies
*  Communication of ABF events to clubs/state associations
*  Coordinate and provide administrative services, such as providing
   details to the Treasurer on payment of accounts
*  Provision of administrative services to the MC
*  Supervise and direct all ABF staff and office functions

3. Promote the professional image of Bridge

*  Establish greater media coverage
*  Develop contacts within government
*  Develop contacts with organisations likely to provide sponsorship
*  Coordinate sponsorship efforts of ABF and states

4. Co-ordination of ABF Events

*  Liaison with convenors and ABF tournament committee
*  Promotion of events
*  Negotiation of contracts with major suppliers of service - ie room
   hire, directors fees in liaison with convenors
*  Establish Australia wide contacts with service providers


Desirable Features of the Successful Applicant

*  Substantial management experience
*  Financial management experience
*  Skills in: negotiation, public relations, communication, reporting,
   computing
*  Be a member of the bridge community (but not necessarily the
   tournament community)
*  Can supply 2 referees
*  Can be located in Canberra (for preference) or Melbourne or Sydney

Further details are available on the ABF web page
http://www.bridge.asn.au
or by contacting the ABF at the address below or by phone on +61 6 239
2265.

Persons who believe they have the requisite skills and attributes are
invited to apply in writing, providing relevant personal details
together
with a brief outline of how they believe they can contribute to the ABF.
Applications should be mailed to
        General Manager Applications
        Australian Bridge Federation
        PO Box 397
        Fyshwick ACT 2609
        Australia

Applications must be received by April 30, 1997.  It is envisaged that
the successful applicant would commence on July 1, 1997.

The ABF reserves the right to appoint or not to appoint any applicant.