Event Manager

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Are you passionate about creating events that make a difference?

Summary

Job title : Events Manager (maternity cover)

Job type : Full time or 0.8 FTE, 12-month fixed term contract

This role is available at our offices based in SYDNEY, BRISBANE or CANBERRA (with hybrid working).

We are happy to consider this role on a 0.8 or 1.0 FTE basis.

About the role

Reporting to the CEO, you will manage flagship events such as our Annual Meeting – which includes a scientific program, Gala Dinner, mentorship workshop and President's Breakfast – as well as our highly regarded Life as a Clinician Scientist series.

You'll also support state branch activities and help develop new ideas and initiatives.

This role requires exceptional organisational skills, creativity, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while working closely with senior academics, health professionals, and external stakeholders.

This is a maternity cover position for 12 months.

Key responsibilities

Plan and deliver the Academy's Annual Meeting and associated events.

Plan and deliver the Life as a Clinician Scientist events series and supporting activities.

Support other Academy events, including state branch gatherings.

Develop event programs, budgets, speaker briefings and promotions / marketing strategies.

Liaise with venues, suppliers, speakers and sponsors to ensure seamless delivery.

Contribute to evaluation, new ideas and growth opportunities for Academy events.

A full position description can be downloaded from : news / we-are-hiring-events-manager /

About you

Proven track record in managing successful events, ideally within a scientific, health, research or higher education setting.

Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.

Self-motivated and the ability to contribute positively to the work of a small team.

The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences was established as an independent, expert advisor on health and medical sciences.

We provide impartial, evidence-based policy advice and deliver programs and initiatives that promote excellence, foster collaboration, and nurture future research leaders.

This is your chance to work at the heart of Australia's health and medical research community, delivering events that spark connections and nurture talented researchers.

You'll be part of a small, dedicated team making a tangible impact on the future of health and medical sciences.

With offices in Canberra, Sydney and Brisbane, we offer flexibility and hybrid working.

We are ideally looking for someone to start in early February

How to apply

Applicants must provide the following :

Up to date CV with contact details of at least two referees.

A cover letter of not more than three pages including a clear statement to explain how the candidate meets each of the key eligibility criteria outlined in the position description.

Applications should be sent via email toand must be received by

• AEDT on 12 January

Please visit news / we-are-hiring-events-manager / for full information.

For further information on this role, please contact Catherine Luckin, CEO, Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences : .

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