• Convenient Sydney Location
• Flexible Working Options
• Role is available part-time, fixed term contract until 30/11/23
• Work to improve the health and wellbeing of LGBTIQ people and communities at a national level
• Salary – SCHADS Level 5.3 pro rata plus superannuation plus salary packaging

About Us

LGBTIQ+ Health Australia (LHA) is the national peak health organisation in Australia for organisations and individuals that provide health-related programs, services and research focused on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex people and other sexuality, gender and bodily diverse people and communities.

LHA works with legislators, policymakers and service providers to help them understand and address the needs of LGBTIQ+ people and communities. We support LHA members to have a stronger policy voice and partner with researchers across the country on issues of LGBTIQ+ health and wellbeing.

About The Role

The National Conference Coordinator will be responsible for the management and delivery of the Health in Difference (HiD) and Ageing & Aged Care Conference/s in late 2023. This position requires effective coordination with conference stakeholders, development of promotion material, managing sponsorship agreements, developing briefs and working closely with external conference organiser company.

The core focus of this role is to ensure the conferences are delivered to the highest standard and reflect diverse sector representation. This position will work closely with conference advisory committees and LGBTIQ+ Health Australia’s (LHA) policy, research and program teams.

As a national health peak, LHA is committed to strong leadership and building the capacity of its member organisations and external stakeholders to address broader structural inequities impacting the health and wellbeing of LGBTIQ+ communities. Conference content will reflect these inequities and aim to seek tangible solutions to improve health outcomes for LGBTIQ+ communities.

All roles at LHA place the needs of LGBTIQ+ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, BrotherBoys and SisterGirls as a priority across all of our programs. It is a requirement that all staff ensure that all aspects of their work consider and incorporates LGBTIQ+ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, BrotherBoys and SisterGirls.

To be considered for this role, you will have the following experience and qualifications:

• Qualifications in Diploma of Events Management or similar
• Minimum three years’ experience in developing and delivering large scale events such as conferences, symposia, and workshops.
• Demonstrated experience in liaising and negotiating with external and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent skills in conference management processes.
• Awareness and understanding of the health disparities that impact LGBTIQ+ communities, for example, social inclusion and other health and social issues.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to human rights for LGBTIQ+ people and communities.

Accessibility

• If you have any access requirements or need to submit your application in alternative format, please contact us to discuss.
• You can apply verbally over the phone or through a face-to-face meeting if you cannot submit a written application.
• You will need to tell us about your previous work experience, your suitability for this role and your answers to the target questions.

Interviews will be held on 25 February 2023

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Paige Aspinall on 02 9119 2360.

We encourage people from diverse backgrounds including people with a disability, LGBTIQ+ people and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.