• Voluntary Position: Convenor of the Children's Book Council of Australia's Communications Subcommittee

ABOUT US

The Children's Book Council of Australia Limited (CBCA) is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee and is registered as a charity with the ACNC. We engage the community with quality literature. The CBCA present our annual Children’s Book of the Year Awards to books of literary merit, for outstanding contributions to Australian children’s literature.

Established in 1945, the Children’s Book Council of Australia was founded at a time when Australian children’s books were few, and Australian authors and illustrators were virtually unknown. In 1946, the CBCA established annual book awards to promote books of high literary and artistic quality. These awards are now the most influential and highly respected in Australia.

Each year, across Australia, the CBCA also brings children and books together by celebrating Children’s Book Week. Throughout the year, the CBCA works in partnership with authors, illustrators, publishers, booksellers and other organisations in the children’s literary space to bring words, images and stories into the hearts and minds of children and adults.

Our purpose is to enrich the lives of young people through Australian stories. Our vision is a thriving creative world embracing the transformational power of stories across generations. Our mission is to connect, communicate, celebrate and advocate for the value of stories. We endorse values of equity, quality, integrity, diversity and respect.

The CBCA’s Members are our state and territory branches. The branches work to promote literature and literacy in their state or territory.

The CBCA is governed by a National Board which meets monthly via Zoom and subcommittees of the Board with delegated responsibilities. Member Directors are nominated by their state/territory branches, and two Independent Directors are appointed by the Board.

The CBCA is the corporate trustee of the CBCA Awards Foundation, which is managed by a committee of responsible persons appointed by the CBCA’s Board.

We are a volunteer run-organisation with a national office, which currently employs three part-time staff members.

POSITION SUMMARY

As Convenor of the Communications Subcommittee of the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Board, you would be responsible for overseeing the internal and external communications relating to the CBCA including:

• Overseeing the design and maintenance of CBCA brand
• Checking the editorial tone and voice of CBCA communications
• Checking the editorial accuracy of CBCA communications
• Overseeing the visual consistency of communications including promotional material related to all CBCA events

SKILLS

• Ability to lead a team and encourage participation by new members
• Clear communication skills
• Strong stakeholder engagement
• Time management skills
• Understanding of branding and marketing
• Understanding of the Australian publishing industry (desired)

COMMUNICATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE

To achieve successful outcomes, working with other CBCA subcommittees, external contractors and the National Office staff the role will be:

• Supporting the marketing of CBCA merchandise in collaboration with the Merchandise Subcommittee
• Supporting the promotion of CBCA events, including: Notables, Short List, Book of the Year Awards, Book Week and National events in collaboration with related subcommittees and stakeholders
• Supporting the work of the Partnerships Subcommittee when they are engaging with potential partners and sponsors
• Making recommendations to the CBCA National Board on all Communications matters for the final decision of the CBCA National Board
• Managing the CBCA National website and national social media accounts including content creation (in collaboration with the CBCA IT Contractor for technical assistance where necessary)
• Develop, in conjunction with the CBCA appointed designer, promotional material for social media and the website for key CBCA events including Book of the Year Awards, CBCA National Events and CBCA Children’s Book Week®️

The Communications Subcommittee provides reports and advice to the CBCA National Board and may refer matters relating to the communication and visual consistency of CBCA materials to the CBCA National Board for discussion, consideration and/or action, and may refer relevant matters for action or noting to other subcommittees as appropriate.

If you have any questions please email [email protected] using the subject line: Communications Convenor (Voluntary) enquiry via EthicalJobs.