Events Coordinator

Location: Boorloo (Highgate, Perth WA)

Employment Type: Full Time or Part Time (minimum 0.8 FTE)

Employment Category: Permanent

Remuneration: $77, $82,329.39 per annum pro rata + superannuation + salary sacrifice + mobile phone/allowance

The Events Coordinator is responsible for the planning, coordination and execution of key organisational events, conferences and workshops, including but not limited to the annual WA ACCHS State Sector Conference, Youth Conference, Members Planning Day and key program area events, including AHCWA\'s involvement in external forums and expos.

This position will undertake concept and event planning, managing event budgets, sourcing venues and suppliers, and act as the first point of contact for all enquiries relating to key organisational events.

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We\'re looking for someone with the following skills and experience:

• Demonstrated experience in coordinating and planning large-scale events such as conferences and workshops, ideally for a community organisation (200+ participants).
• Strong time management skills with the ability to effectively plan, organise, and coordinate own workload.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with clients and external stakeholders, managers and employees at all levels and present a professional image.
• Highly developed written communication skills including the ability to write clearly and concisely, prepare written reports and manage the output of quality information.
• Ability to multi-task, and maintain composure under pressure in a fast-paced environment, while meeting strict deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to uphold the principles of cultural safety including an ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Ideally, in addition to be above, we are looking for someone who identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and is acknowledged as such by their community.

Please note: In addition to the above skills and experience, the successful candidate will require an unrestricted WA "C" Class Driver\'s Licence, and be required to submit a National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months) prior to appointment. Applicants for this position must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of this entitlement, such as an Australian passport or birth certificate.

The position involves working within a multicultural organisation where the majority of employees, clients and stakeholders identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Candidates must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

While you will face diverse new challenges in the role, you will also enjoy an attractive remuneration package including a base salary of $77, $82,329.39 per annum pro rata + superannuation + mobile phone/allowance. You\'ll also gain access to generous salary packaging options, which will greatly increase your take home pay.

In addition, you will have access to a number of fantastic benefits including:

• Flexible work arrangements and a family friendly work environment
• 2 weeks paid Christmas shutdown leave
• Up to 10 days' Study Leave per year
• 17.5% Annual Leave loading
• Bring Your Dog To Work Day
• Employee Assistance Program
• Up to 2 days' Volunteer Leave per year
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• 13 weeks Long Service Leave after 7 years' service
• Support to further invest in your career through additional training and development

Please note there is no closing date for this position. Applications will be assessed on submission and interviews scheduled accordingly. We encourage interested candidates to express their interest without delay

For further information about this position please call Connor Browne, People and Culture Officer on

As per section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) AHCWA actively seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our clients and stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.