Communications Officer and Events Coordinator

Austroads employs staff across a range of specialised and technical disciplines, including for the core Austroads work program, the National Exchange of Vehicle and Driver Information System (NEVDIS), and Transport Certification Australia (TCA). Our rigorous recruitment process includes skills and psychometric testing. Due to the environment we work in, all successful applicants are required to undergo a National Police Check.

We promote a culture of professionalism, innovation and integrity, with a commitment to accountability, quality and excellence in the delivery of all the services we offer. We pay attention to maintaining a safe and welcoming work environment, where all staff have equal access to opportunities. We encourage our staff to participate in external and internal training to make sure their skills and knowledge are continuously improved.

Austroads takes inclusion and diversity seriously. We embrace difference and diversity of identity, experience and thought, and actively strive for inclusive behaviours across our company and our work.

In 2025, Austroads was recognised by _HRD Australia_ Magazine as a 5-Star Employer of Choice, celebrating excellence in workplace culture, leadership, and employee engagement.

**Location**
- Sydney

**Description**

Austroads is looking for a full-time Communications Officer and Events Coordinator to assist with the development and implementation of effective communication activities for Austroads.

As part of the Strategic Engagement and Performance team and reporting to the Communications and Marketing Manager, the role will be instrumental in the day-to-day administration of Austroads events and webinars, as well as contributing to stakeholder communication activities.

**Major responsibilities/accountabilities**

The role is responsible for:

- Overseeing the successful planning and execution of Austroads events and webinars, including coordinating event strategy, event and webinar planning, vendor liaison, and stakeholder engagement.
- Handling day-to-day administration of events and webinars including pre and post event briefings, event logistics, budget tracking, staff attendance, data tracking and event deadlines.
- Coordinating the drafting, creation and delivery of high-quality event collateral, media resources and promotional material.
- Assisting with the development and delivery of stakeholder communication strategies.
- Assisting with the promotion of Austroads including preparing website content, social media updates media releases and newsletters.
- Assisting with the delivery of the Austroads Knowledge Sharing Strategy targeting practitioners including project specific communications and webinars.
- Coordinating regular meetings with internal staff to plan communication activities.
- Assisting with the preparation of correspondence, papers, reports and presentations.
- Contributing to continuous improvement, identifying ways to enhance value for our members and the public.
- Maintaining and adhering to Quality Systems processes and procedures associated with the role.
- Other duties as directed.

**Qualifications, knowledge, and experience**

The Communications Officer and Events Coordinator will possess:

- Tertiary qualifications in Communications, Marketing or a related discipline.
- Experience managing events and online presentations, webinars or meetings.
- Experience using Adobe Creative Suite and Acrobat to produce publications, graphics and advertisements.
- Experience using website content management systems and other online communication tools.
- Strong organisational ability managing multiple projects, deadlines and competing priorities.

**Personal qualities**
- A service focused approach.
- Sound judgement and problem-solving ability.
- Strong networking and teamworking skill.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning.
- Professional ethics and integrity.
- Comfort working in an environment which is constantly evolving.

**Contact**

Maria McGrath
Human Resource Manager