Job details:

• Northern Territory, Admin and Events Coordinator
• Part-time, 22.8 hours per week
• Fixed Term contract for 12 months (with likelihood of extension)
• $65,000p.a pro rata for time worked

Highlights:

• Great opportunity in a fast paced growing industry
• Be part of a supportive team, organising events to raise awareness and systemic advocacy for the needs in the disability sector

About NDS

National Disability Services (NDS) is Australia's peak body for non-government disability service organisations, representing over 1180 non-government service providers.

At NDS, we are committed to supporting our members and the disability sector more broadly to provide high quality support and services to people with disability. NDS promotes the full inclusion of people with disability and this commitment is outlined in our Disability Action Plan (DAP).

NDS is committed to fostering an inclusive and values driven work environment respecting the diversity of our employees, and the members and communities we serve.

NDS employees come with a strong appreciation for the disability sector, and the passion to make a difference.

Position Purpose

This position provides high-level administrative support to the NDS NT office and the coordination of events and forums. The position will also provide secretariat support the NDS NT State Committee.

Key Accountabilities (taken from the PD)

• Provide high-level administrative support to NDS NT senior manager.
• Lead the coordination of NDS NT events and forums including the annual Northern Territory Disability Services and Inclusion Awards including monitoring event budget, working with sponsors, managing timeline, engaging assistive technology for inclusion and venue contract to ensure costs and parameters are met.
• Manage the online registration process of events and forums and answering any delegate registration and access queries.
• Provide secretariat and support duties associated with the NDS NT State Committee and visiting NDS senior staff members.
• Coordinate the NDS NT conference room including taking bookings, arranging invoicing, liaison with clients and arrangement of room and facilities
• Assume responsibility for the NDS NT office during periods when NDS NT senior manager is working off site
• Assist with the development of information to NDS members and Northern Territory disability service providers including compilation of regular news updates, information emails and provision of information for updating the NDS website.
• Other duties as required

To be successful in this role you must have:

• Demonstrated high-level writing, organisational and general administrative skills with the ability to deliver on tasks within agreed timeframes;
• Demonstrated high-level knowledge and skills in the domain of computer technology, including the use of Microsoft Office applications and communication hardware;

• Experience in a previous Event Assistant or Event Coordinator role desirable;
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to engage effectively and courteously with a range of stakeholders;
• Demonstrated task and time management skills with the ability to organise and complete multiple activities within established timeframes;
• Proven ability to work autonomously and manage a small office environment;

• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite; and

• Independent travel capability.

What we offer

• Flexible working including working from home
• Salary packaging
• Collaborative environment
• Employee Assistance Program
• Learning and development

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Susan Burns ph 0455097338 or email [email protected], using the subject line: Admin and Events Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Thank you for your interest in the position. Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

No agencies please.

If you have any requirements for the interview (e.g. mobility access, or other adjustments), please let us know in advance so accessibility arrangements can be made.

NDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we welcome applications from all diverse groups and backgrounds.