About The Australian Institute of Architects

The Australian Institute of Architects is the peak body for the architectural profession in Australia, representing more than 14,500 members across Australia and overseas. The Institute works to improve our built environment by promoting quality, responsible and sustainable design. When you join us, you’ll be supported by a proactive leadership team and a wide network of great peers from around the country.

Why the Australian Institute of Architects?

As an organisation, we are committed to providing a healthy, flexible, rewarding and inclusive environment. Driven by our culture and values, and steeped in history, the Australian Institute of Architects has been supporting the profession of architecture since 1930 and is committed to enabling and driving change and innovation internally, and for our members. The successful candidate will be part of an altruistic and impactful community supported by inspiring leadership as well as a wider network of state-based peers.

About the Role

The Office and Member Services Coordinator is the first point of contact for the members and stakeholders, providing professional and timely services and events for members and staff. The role will coordinate a range of activities to support member services and engagement as well as providing operational support for the Chapter office . The Office and Member Services Coordinator is an integral part of the Chapter team, responsible for performing duties associated with the Sydney office of the Institute, and the development and delivery of specific projects, resources and services to Institute members and the broader architectural community.

What you will bring

• Minimum 3 years' experience in administration or as a office coordinator
• Efficient, accurate and friendly service to member enquiries via email, telephone and over the counter and assist the Chapter team in prioritising and responding to specific enquiries
• The ability to take minutes of meetings, write reports, letters and other documents where required
• Strong appreciation of, and commitment to the vision, values and goals of the Institute
• High level of competence in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Help to support the successful delivery of the chapter’s events, assisting with registrations, paying invoices and expenses, supporting events on the day e.g. on a registration desk and providing logistical support, assisting colleagues and volunteers and liaising with various event stakeholders
• Experience within a membership organisation will be highly regarded

What the Institute offers you

• Access to professional development opportunities provided to members and company-funded external professional development courses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Purchase leave arrangement options are available
• Access to discount books, airfares, appliances, paint and more.

Ready to apply?

For more information and to obtain a copy of the PD please contact the People and Culture team via email: [email protected]

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