Are you passionate about creating impactful events that bring people together? Do you have a knack for meticulous planning and the ability to juggle multiple tasks?

The Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) is looking for a dynamic and motivated Event Coordinator to take the lead in organising and managing our events and conferences, including our signature annual IPE Colloquium.

We are Growing!

The pandemic shone a light on the critical role pharmacists play within healthcare. We continue to respond to a generational increase in demand and deliver on the important role we have in leading accreditation and assessment of education of the pharmacy sector nationally and internationally.

Opportunity - Events Coordinator

Reporting to the Director Communications, you will take stewardship of the events coordination and management functions, including leading the planning and organisational implementation of the annual IPE Colloquium and other APC branded events. The role will also plan, organise, and oversee APCs participation and sponsorship of external conferences and support key stakeholder relationships. This includes:

• APC event coordination and delivery
• External conference participation coordination
• General event administration
• Stakeholder engagement

This role requires the physical ability to handle event related materials (capable of lifting and carrying items up to 20kg as part of event setup and breakdown duties), and capacity to work occasional weekends or out of normal business hours with time in lieu available.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will need to demonstrate skills and experience in:

• Event planning and management, and strong event management skills
• Computer proficiency including competent skills in MS Office Suite and Adobe
• Preferably at least 2 years in an events coordination role, and qualifications in a related discipline will be highly regarded.

About APC

The Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) is an independent not-for-profit company, responsible for accreditation of pharmacy education and training, under the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (NRAS).

With 40 years of history and experience, we set and maintain the standards of pharmacy education to ensure that pharmacists who practise in Australia deliver safe and effective health care. This includes assessing overseas trained pharmacists, accrediting university programs and delivering exams to people wanting to become registered pharmacists in Australia.

We are based in the Canberra Airport Business Park complex, in a modern and well-appointed office complex, with cafes, shopping and easy access. We provide full FBT benefits as a PBI entity, welfare allowance and free onsite car parking. We also offer flexible working arrangements, including a 60/40 hybrid work model that balances office and work from home opportunities once fully trained.

We pride ourselves as an equal opportunity employer that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage people of all abilities, gender identities, and cultural backgrounds to apply, particularly people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, and those who may experience diversity or disability related barriers in securing employment. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

How to Apply

If you wish to know more about this exciting opportunity, please visit our website here to download the position description.

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Shortlisted candidates will be requested to attend an interview shortly thereafter at our Canberra office.

A position description is attached.