• 0.8FTE (4 days a week)

The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) is the leading organisation representing Pathologists and Senior Scientists in Australasia.

Its mission is to train and support pathologists and to improve the use of pathology testing to achieve better healthcare. College members come from across Australasia including Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia. The RCPA is also responsible for the promotion of the science and practice of pathology. The RCPA offices are in the heritage listed, Durham Hall in Surry Hills, Sydney. It is a not-for-profit organisation which is governed by its Board of Directors.

About the Role

The College is seeking an experienced Events Coordinator. This role reports directly the RCPA Events and Sponsorship Manager. The role provides experience and learning in a not-for-profit medical speciality College.

This position provides events coordination, key administrative support and functions and project management support for the Events and Sponsorship Manager.

This position is responsible for 1: managing key events, 2: projects within the College’s annual scientific meeting 3: the promotion of pathology as a career to medical and science students via the coordination of Career Days within Australasia.

Job Requirements

The individual must be results focused, collegiate, flexible and an eye for detail. The College manages up to 15 events per year (including one large annual scientific meeting) and other educational activities across Australia and New Zealand.

This requires a high level in administrative, organisational, multi-tasking and computer skills especially in Word and Excel.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in event or project coordination.
• Sound computer skills including Outlook, Word, Excel and database management
• Certificate in Office Administration or experience in a Supervision / Coordinator Role
• Outstanding organisational skills, with the ability to multi task and project manage various tasks.
• Outstanding ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written format.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate key aspects of the College’s annual scientific meeting Pathology Update.
• Coordinate College  short course educational and social events.
• Coordinate College involvement in medical dental and scientist career days, coordination of volunteers and proactive engagement with University Medical Societies and AMA post graduate organisations.
• Coordinate & act as Administrator for the Academic Advisory Committee

• Effectively communicate and liaise (as directed) with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist where required with general office duties and office administration to ensure the smooth running of the College.
• Other duties as directed from time to time.

To apply, please contact Naleen Soth at [email protected] for Application and Position Description. Complete applications must include:

• Resume/CV,
• Cover Letter,
• Completed Application form.

If you have any questions specific to the role, please contact Eve Propper at [email protected] using the subject line: Events & Engagement Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs or 0402 837 287.

Australian citizenship or permanent residency is required – No agencies please.

To learn more about the College please visit all the below links

https://www.rcpa.edu.au

https://www.rcpa.edu.au/Events/Pathology-Update

https://www.rcpa.edu.au/Events

https://www.rcpa.edu.au/RCPA-Foundation

RCPA is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.