At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the planning and delivery of a major national conference and annual research summits.
- Company: Join a respected national health association with a collaborative events team.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working hours, remote options, and extra days off for mental health.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive culture with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the health sector while managing exciting large-scale events.
- Qualifications: Experience in coordinating large conferences and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
- Senior Conference & Summit Officer
- A leading national health association
Location
Open to candidates across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane or Canberra - fully remote or hybrid
Type
Permanent, full-time
Salary
- $100,000 + superannuation
- Opportunity
A respected national health association is looking for an experienced conference professional to lead delivery of their flagship triennial national conference - a 600-750 delegate, multi-day event in Sydney in August 2027.
This is a hands-on, high-ownership role with significant internal and external stakeholder exposure, sitting within a close-knit, collaborative events team.
Responsibilities
- End-to-end coordination of a national conference (600-750 delegates) and annual research summits including planning & budget.
- Programme development - speaker sourcing, scheduling, and on-day coordination.
- Primary contact for venues, suppliers, and an external working group of senior professionals.
- Supporting the management of the conference Abstract Submission process in collaboration with a dedicated team member.
- Coordinating and actively participating in an external working group/committee of senior professionals and academics - facilitating meetings and keeping the group on track.
- Leading internal stakeholder communications across multiple teams and the executive.
- Coordinating sponsor and exhibitor logistics in line with partnership agreements.
- Delivery of additional 2-3 virtual summits per year, with broader team and event coordinator support.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated end-to-end ownership of large-scale, multi-day corporate conferences - not just in a supporting capacity.
- Strong in-person and hybrid event experience.
- Confident stakeholder communicator - able to guide senior stakeholders with diplomacy.
- Allied health or professional association background highly regarded, but not essential.
- Offer
- Fully remote for candidates outside of the ACT, or hybrid for Canberra-based candidates.
- Flexible working hours and a genuinely supportive team culture.
- One additional "headspace" day off every two months (six extra days per year).
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