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SYSTEM OPERATOR, ITG

 

Australian Associated Press is Australia’s National News Agency, providing news, images and information services to the media, commercial organisations and government.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Systems Operator to join our Information Technology Group at our Rhodes Head Office.

The position is based on a 7 day, 24 hour rotating shift.

You will join the team responsible for the operation of AAP’s vast online information services. This involves:

  • Controlling the day to day operations functions
  • Monitoring servers and completing checklists and run sheets
  • Help desk support and routine production tasks

The successful candidate will have an avid interest in IT operations and preferably have experience in computer operations working with Microsoft enterprise software or are studying towards or recently completed an IT qualification. On the job training will be provided.

Essentially, you will possess excellent communication skills with a focus on customer service and problem solving. Well developed PC skills will be viewed favourably. You will also have the ability to work autonomously, multitask and prioritise.

To apply, send your application to recruiter@aap.com.au.



MEDIA RESEARCHER,  OMA       
                                                                               

Our media targeting and news dissemination business ‘MediaNet’ is looking for a motivated person to join our young and friendly team.

Working in our Commercial Sales division, this is an entry-level position that requires you to maintain media databases. This involves liaising with clients to ensure their details are up to date and entering client information into the databases.

A large part of this role is performed over the phone therefore your ability to be confident and communicate well on the telephone is essential. Your fast, accurate data entry/keyboarding skills are also required. Previous experience in data entry and/or working within a call centre environment would be an advantage.

 

To apply, please forward your resume to applications@aap.com.au, attention Madeleine Walz.



BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, MESSAGE CONNECT
                                                                 

AAP Message Connect is an online electronic broadcast messaging service catering to all sectors of business, government and corporate.

 

As BDM for AAP Message Connect, you will source and develop new business opportunities in the public and private sector in a variety of industry sectors including government, PR agencies, entertainment, media and corporate, whilst also account managing and retaining your existing client base.

 

In this position, an attractive salary and commission structure is just the beginning. An intensive three month on the job training program and ongoing support will ensure your success in this role. Our promote within culture will provide you with career progression opportunities and the training to get you ready for that next step.

 

To succeed in this role, along with a proven track record in sales, you will have an outstanding ability to develop relationships and successfully tailor products and services to clients.

This position calls for someone who is customer focused, results driven, resilient, well organised and enthusiastic, with excellent communication skills and a good understanding of the business market.

 

To apply, please forward your resume to applications@aap.com.au, attention Madeleine Walz.



BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, NEWSCENTRE  

                                                      

Print media and broadcast clients throughout Australia and New Zealand rely heavily on AAP's newswire for breaking news and daily stories. As a division of AAP, Newscentre is at the forefront of the Australian media and media monitoring services.

 

As BDM for AAP Newscentre, you will source and develop new business opportunities in the public and private sector in a variety of industry sectors including government, PR agencies, entertainment, media and corporate, whilst also account managing and retaining your existing client base.

 

In this position, an attractive salary and commission structure is just the beginning. An intensive three month on the job training program and ongoing support will ensure your success in this role. Our promote within culture will provide you with career progression opportunities and the training to get you ready for that next step.

 

To succeed in this role, along with a proven track record in sales, you will have an outstanding ability to develop relationships and successfully tailor products and services to clients.

This position calls for someone who is customer focused, results driven, resilient, well organised and enthusiastic, with excellent communication skills and a good understanding of the business market.

 

To apply, please forward your resume to applications@aap.com.au, attention Madeleine Walz.



MEDIA MONITOR, SYDNEY      

                                                                                                                                     

Due to expansion, we have several new roles available to be based centrally in our Redfern office.

As Media Monitor, you will monitor the media to identify relevant stories to the client brief, alert AAP Newscentre clients that they are being talked about in the media, and summarise the content to provide to them.

Shifts are weekdays 5am-1pm, 1pm - 8pm and 8pm - 5am, and weekends morning and afternoon shifts only. These hours will allow you to work around your current study / home / life commitments, and we will consider part-time work within these hours if you do not wish to work full-time.

Extensive 4 week training and ongoing support will ensure your success in this role. Our promote within culture will provide you with career progression opportunities and the training to get you ready for that next step.


Along with an interest in news and current affairs, you will have a minimum typing speed of 60wpm with high accuracy, allowing you to work quickly to tight deadlines.

This position calls for someone who is client focused and flexible to changing environments and priorities, with the ability to multi-task and remain focused through interruptions.

To apply, please forward your resume to applications@aap.com.au, attention Madeleine Walz.



ACCOUNT MANAGER, MEDIANET MELBOURNE                                

                                                                                                 

AAP Medianet is looking for an experienced Account Manager with solid sales and account management experience to be based in our Melbourne office.

This role combines new business and account management of existing accounts. It will require you to work with clients across a variety of industry sectors including government, PR agencies, entertainment, media and a number of small to medium organisations.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Developing strategic relationships with existing client base
  • Creating awareness of AAP services
  • Generating new business
  • Maximising revenue within market

To succeed in this role, you will have an outstanding ability to develop relationships and successfully tailor products and services to clients. This position calls for someone who is customer focused, results driven, resilient, well organised and enthusiastic, with excellent communication skills and a good understanding of the business market.


To apply, please forward your resume to applications@aap.com.au, attention Madeleine Walz.



FINANCIAL SYSTEMS DEVELOPER, ITG     

                                                                               

We are currently seeking a Financial Systems Developer to join our Information Technology team based in our Rhodes Head Office.  Technically, the successful applicant will have a minimum of two years experience working with the following technologies:   

  • ASP.NET (VB)
  • Relational Databases
  • MS Windows

The applicant must have financial systems development experience.  Exposure to Microsoft Dynamics GP advantageous.  An understanding of the functional side of financial systems and actual accounting experience would be beneficial but not essential.

 

Main duties will be ensuring the company’s internal financial systems meet the requirements of the company’s Finance division.  This will require day to day communication with Finance staff  therefore good oral and written communication skills are essential.  The successful candidate will also be directly involved in the technical design, development and maintenance of the company’s financial systems.

 

To apply, please send your application to msloan@aap.com.au, attention Mike Sloan.



CLIENT SERVICES EXECUTIVE, COMMERCIAL              

                                                        

Our media targeting and news dissemination business ‘AAP MediaNet’ is looking for a Client Services Executive to join our successful team in Sydney.

 

This is a busy, hands-on role which involves much client interaction. You will be responsible for both internal and external client liaison, processing orders, account management and internal sales and marketing initiatives.

 

To be successful in this position it is important you posses strong communication and organisational skills and pride yourself on your attention to detail and superior customer service ethics. We seek a motivated team player, who has a desire to work in a customer focused environment.

 

Computer literacy is very important, and we need someone who can pick up new applications quickly. Naturally you will have strong MS Word and Excel skills.

 

This position offers an enjoyable team environment and great career prospects for the right candidate.

 

To apply, please forward your resume to applications@aap.com.au, attention Madeleine Walz.



NATIONAL SALES EXECUTIVE, NEWSCENTRE                                                           


This newly created position reports directly to the National Business Manager for Newscentre & Message Connect.

As National Sales Executive for AAP Newscentre, you will source and qualify new business opportunities in a variety of industry sectors including government, PR agencies, entertainment, media and corporate, setting appointments over the phone for our Account Managers to go out and present to clients.

Some smaller account management will also form part of the role.

 

An intensive three month on the job training program and ongoing support will ensure your success in this role. Our promote within culture will provide you with career progression opportunities and the training to get you ready for that next step.

Along with a proven track record in outbound telephone sales or appointment setting, you will have an outstanding ability to develop relationships and successfully tailor products and services to clients.

This position calls for someone who is customer focused, results driven, resilient, well organised and enthusiastic, with excellent communication skills and a good understanding of the business market.

To apply, please forward your resume to applications@aap.com.au, attention Madeleine Walz.







 



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