• Location: Melbourne
• Work type: Full-time
• Start date: As soon as possible

Overview

Exciting opportunity awaits a creative and passionate programming professional ready to lead Asia Society’s world-class events calendar. Join a growing, purpose-driven team in a pre-eminent global organisation and contribute to shaping the national and global discourse on Asia and Australia-Asia relations. We offer flexibility, a supportive team environment, competitive remuneration and opportunities for growth.

About us

Asia Society Australia is Australia’s leading national centre for engagement with Asia, with a centre in Melbourne and an office in Sydney. We are a not-for-profit, non-governmental and non-political organisation empowered by leading Australian and regional business, government, education and cultural institutions. For over 60 years globally and 20 years in Australia, Asia Society has been building bridges of understanding between Asia, Australia and the United States across business, policy, education and the arts. Asia Society Australia is a centre of Asia Society – a pre-eminent global non-profit organisation dedicated to Asia, founded in 1956 by John D. Rockefeller 3rd, with centres in New York, Hong Kong, Houston, Los Angeles, Manila, Melbourne, Mumbai, San Francisco, Seoul, Sydney, Tokyo, Washington, DC and Zurich.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, we are seeking a creative programming professional with a track record in designing, planning and executing high-quality, complex and impactful events and projects for diverse audiences. Managing a dynamic team of 2 programming professionals, you will be a self-starter who is happy to work collaboratively.

What We Need:

• Min 7 years’ relevant work experience in management of events, projects, content or communications in corporate, academic or not-for-profit settings, preferably in the area of international affairs or international business
• Strong ability to listen, research and anticipate trends and topical issues, create, share and test ideas and align them with the organisation’s agenda and mission
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent relationship-management skills and tact with strong ability to interact with senior business, government, academic and cultural stakeholders
• Interest and/or experience in Asia desirable

What We Offer:

• Attractive salary package including salary packaging and staff benefits
• Flexible working hours/location in a supportive, fun, small team environment
• Career growth, on-going training, and professional development plan
• Purpose-driven, respected global organisation

If you wish to find out more about the role please contact Philipp Ivanov, CEO, Asia Society Australia at [email protected], using the subject line: Director, Programs enquiry via EthicalJobs.

For more information please visit our website: https://asiasociety.org/australia

No recruitment agencies please.

A position description is attached.