One of our cultural mindsets is authentic dialogue and authenticity; Bring your authentic self to work at Engineers Australia! We offer meaningful, purpose-driven work. Our people work to support the engineering profession that shapes the very world we live in. With more than 140,000 members, Engineers Australia is the voice of the profession, and we need you to help us drive mutual value for our members and industry partners.

About the role

This role is responsible for managing the Engineers Australia Excellence Awards, ensuring a high-quality experience for stakeholders while showcasing engineering excellence and recognizing outstanding achievements. Success depends on effective collaboration with key stakeholders to deliver meaningful outcomes. More broadly, the Professional Development (PD) team oversees Awards and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) through various events and educational formats for members and the wider engineering community.

Location

Melbourne

In this role you will:

Build Relationships – Collaborate with team members and key stakeholders across Engineers Australia, including Marketing, Communications, Digital & Technology, Facilities, Business Growth, Policy & Advocacy, Divisions, Member Services, Finance, EEA, Office Bearers, volunteers, and members to foster strong partnerships.

Ensure Best Practice – Support award operations by coordinating service delivery standards, policies, processes, and procedures with team members, colleagues, office bearers, and volunteers.

Leverage Networks – Engage with office bearers and volunteers as needed to assist in planning and delivering awards and events.

Deliver Excellence – Ensure award events provide outstanding customer service and maintain accurate data for seamless operations.

Support Team Growth – Provide training and upskilling to new team members and collaborate with the broader Professional Development team as needed.

*Please refer to the supporting documents to review the full success profile (position description)

Here’s what we’re looking for:

Customer Service & Administration Expertise – Experience in customer service delivery, administration, and/or award or event processes and procedures.

Technical & Event Expertise – Proficiency in event delivery, event operations, and well-developed computing skills.

Strong Project Management – Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.

Stakeholder & Relationship Building – Skilled in developing networks, establishing credibility, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, including volunteers.

Results-Driven & Customer-Focused – Highly motivated, innovative, and achievement-oriented, with a strong ‘customer first’ mindset.

Why work for Engineers Australia?

People are at the heart of what we do and why we do it.

Enjoy competitive remuneration and salary packaging that recognises your expertise and contributions

Generous paid leave options including 15 days of Personal Leave and 3 days of Life Leave

Achieve a healthy work-life balance with hybrid working model, ensuring your personal well-being complements your professional fulfillment

Unlock career growth prospects, as we invest in you and provide avenues for advancement in EA.

A diverse, inclusive, and supportive team culture that supports you to lead and achieve.

Ready to apply?
Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your cover letter and resume by 06 June 2025. This position is subject to both a National Police Check and Reference Check.

Diversity, inclusion and your privacy:
Engineers Australia embraces diversity, inclusion and belonging and are committed to building a team that represents the communities that we live in and creating a safe inclusive environment for our people. We are a flexible workplace, please talk to us about your flexible working needs during our recruitment process. Our commitment to inclusivity means that we will work with you to ensure that your experience with us is accessible and welcoming. If you need any reasonable accommodation to fully participate in the job application, interview process, or to perform essential functions of the role, please know that we are here to support you. Please feel free to reach out to our Talent Team at [email protected] , our dedicated point of contact for all accommodation-related matters. We welcome applications from everyone, including people with disabilities, mature age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTI+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other culturally diverse backgrounds. At Engineers Australia, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential for our success. We look forward to welcoming candidates from all backgrounds and providing necessary support where needed to ensure a level playing field for all applicants. Please visit Engineers Australia’s website to view our Privacy Policy in relation to the collection of candidate information: ttps://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/privacy-policy

Thank you for considering a career with us.