MEDIA RELEASE

ACS Seeks New Executive Director

Qualified IT Professionals with Management Experience Invited to Apply

Friday 11 June 1999 - The Australian Computer Society (ACS) is hunting for a senior IT Professional to fill the role of Executive Director as it charts its course into the next century.

ACS President, Prins Ralston, said after a successful four year stint as ACS CEO, Arthur Dyster would be refocusing on his consulting business, but would continue his long association with the ACS in a consulting capacity.

"While we are sorry to lose Arthur as CEO after a very solid performance from him during his four years at the helm, we are pleased to be able to retain access to his valuable skills and experience in Government liaison and related areas."

Mr Ralston said the ACS, for the first time in its 35 year history, plans to appoint an IT Professional as its new Executive Director.

"In the past our selection criteria have focused on business management experience, and while this remains important, we believe that an in depth understanding of IT at the professional level will contribute to the success of the Society in the future."

The ACS invites applications from people working at a senior level within the IT&T who are Members or eligible for Membership of the Society and have:

the ability and standing to represent the Society through a broad range of public and political forums;
significant administrative experience and/or a demonstrated capability to lead an organisation such as the ACS;
the business experience to maintain and build the financial status of the ACS;
a demonstrated service focus; and
demonstrated experience in strategic planning, change management and policy development, implementation and coordination.

The position is located in Sydney and entails an attractive remuneration package. Information packages are available by contacting the ACS on (02) 9299 3666 or via the Web on: http://www.acs.org.au

For further information contact ACS President, Prins Ralston, on (08) 8947 4330 or email: prins@bmconsult.com.au Applications close on 7 July 1999 and should be forwarded to Acting CEO, Sam Burrell, at PO Box Q534, Queen Victoria Building, Sydney NSW 1230.

This media release is located on the ACS Web site at http://www.acs.org.au/news/newed.htm

ENDS

The Australian Computer Society is the recognised association for information technology (IT) professionals, attracting a large and active membership from all levels of the IT industry and providing a wide range of services to its members. It is the public voice of the IT profession, the guardian of professional ethics and standards in the IT industry, with a commitment to the wider community to ensure the beneficial use of IT. See the ACS Home Page for more information.

Media Enquiries:

Prins Ralston, ACS President, Tel: (0411) 755 069, Email: prins@bmconsult.com.au

Caroline New, Caroline New PR, Tel: (02) 9980 8060 or (0411) 889 456, Email: cnew@acslink.net.au