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Events Assistant / Events Administration Officer

Public Health Association of Australia

PHAA is seeking a suitable qualified person to fill the role of Events Assistant or Events Administration Officer position. The position will report to the PHAA Event & Capacity Building Manager and be responsible for assisting in the research, design and delivery of PHAA's national and international conferences. Salary and position will be negotiated dependent on relevant experience and expertise.

This is an excellent opportunity to be involved in an exciting and innovative team.

Benefits of the role

  • Opportunities to learn and develop events management and finance skills;
  • A generous remuneration package including salary sacrificing benefits;
  • Flexible work hours;
  • Opportunity to shape the role and be part of a vibrant team working on developing the organisation;
  • Office located in Deakin, ACT.

About us

The Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) is recognised as the principal non-government organisation for public health in Australia and works to promote the health and well-being of all Australians. The Association seeks better population health outcomes based on prevention, the social determinants of health and equity principles.

Hours

Initially the position is full-time, however part-time may be considered.

Main duties:

  • Provide administrative support to the PHAA Events Team in delivering events, including data entry, administrative assistance;
  • Responding to delegate enquiries, including registration, accommodation, abstract and payments;
  • Assist in organising PHAA events, both National and International;
  • Help manage event registrations through Events Management Software, including creating registration forms, websites and processing payments;
  • Coordinate event related activities in a timely manner, taking the initiative to complete activities within the required timeframes;
  • Assist with reporting, minute taking and coordinating event committees;
  • Provide administrative support to the PHAA Operations & Finance Manager including data entry & administrative assistance when required;
  • Engage with PHAA staff to ensure synergies exist between the events agenda, activities and the broader work of PHAA;
  • Fulfil broader duties as required within the PHAA office and reasonably directed by the CEO.

Selection Criteria

Applicants are asked to address the following selection criteria, 100 words or less, in applying for the role. Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered.

  • Experience working in events coordination or similar role, including experience in Events Management Software, such as EventsAIR;
  • Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills including being a committed and enthusiastic team player;
  • High-level computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and experience administrating data in CRM systems; and experience in data entry, with exceptional attention to detail;
  • Ability to show initiative, with exceptional attention to detail, and excellent time management and prioritisation skills; and
  • Ability to work out of hours and travel interstate.

Preferred but not essential requirements:

  • Qualifications in Events Management or similar, and experience in Events Management Software, such as EventsAIR;
  • Experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and experience administrating data in CRM systems; and
  • The ability to work well under pressure and during peak periods.

Interviews for short listed candidates will take place in early February 2021.

How to apply

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