Senior events officer

Full-time, Permanent

Hybrid, WFH and WFO

Melbourne CBD, 3000

Up to $105k + Super

About The Company

The Australian HR Institute (AHRI) is a not-for-profit professional association setting the standard for HR and people management professionals in Australia. They support their members with education, training, networking, seminars and webinars. They also host State conferences, awards and a world-class National conference.

About The Role

As the Senior Events Officer, you will play a crucial role in the end-to-end event coordination, onsite management and delivery of AHRI’s national events including International Women’s Day, two annual conferences and the national awards celebrations.

This role demands meticulous planning, financial acumen, strong negotiation skills, and effective stakeholder management to ensure the successful execution of AHRI's flagship events.

This is a great opportunity to showcase your experience within a variety of high-class corporate events.

About You

As the Senior Events Officer, you'll bring energy and ideas that fuel successful events. You’ll be highly organised, proactive and able to predict and eliminate problems before they’ve even happened. Your resilience and drive will ensure that AHRI events are executed seamlessly and exceed expectations.

To be successful you’ll need proven experience managing large scale events and competing priorities. You have excellent project management capabilities with the vision and capability to morph vast ideas into next level events.

Duties

• Lead the planning, execution, and post-event follow-up for AHRI’s national events calendar
• Develop and manage project plans aligned with the annual calendar
• Create, oversee and manage event budgets
• Collaborate with Marketing & Communication, Web Development, and Customer Experience teams to implement marketing and promotional activities
• Maintain professional relationships with speakers, facilitators, and external event organisations

Skills and Experience

• Qualification in a relevant field and/or equivalent work experience
• Proven experience coordinating and delivering large scale events
• Demonstrated project management and organisational skills with the ability to coordinate all aspects of an event, from negotiating contracts, budgeting and scheduling to logistics and vendor management
• Excellent numerical, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to embrace the digital world with expertise in event management software and tools
• Thrive under pressure, adapt to change, and make real-time adjustments with grace
• Be ready to go the extra mile, including some evening and weekend work. Interstate travel will also be required

Culture and BenefitsAHRI offers flexible work arrangements and recently refurbished offices in Melbourne CBD, free barista coffee, a home office allowance, additional leave, discounted health insurance, an EAP service, paid parental leave and a rewards and recognition program.

APPLICATION

Join AHRI and be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking culture where your passion and energy will drive innovation and excellence within their national events program. APPLY NOW or contact *****@reviserecruitment.com.au for more information.

Revise Recruitment embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.