About Us

Early Childhood Australia (ECA) is the national peak body for early childhood in Australia. ECA is a not-for-profit organisation with a national membership, and our vision is ‘every young child thriving and learning’. To achieve this vision, we champion the rights of all children from birth to the age of eight to thrive, learn and play at home, in the community, within early learning settings and through the early years of school. Our work builds the capacity of our society, including families and early childhood professionals, so that every child - regardless of location, household income or individual needs - can be nurtured to achieve their unique potential. Early Childhood Australia acknowledges the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families, and the past and current injustices and realities for them around Australia.

We offer a commitment to continuous training and development, flexible work hours, great workplace culture and strengths-based environment.

About the role

The Senior Events Officer plays a pivotal role in the planning, coordination, and delivery of the ECA National Conference and other organisational events. This role involves managing multiple stakeholders, overseeing logistics, ensuring exceptional attendee experiences, and continuously improving event outcomes. The position requires strong organisational and administrative skills, effective communication, and a proactive, solutions-focused approach to facilitate the smooth execution of events, in line with ECA’s policies, procedures, and work plan timelines.

The role involves regular communication and collaboration with key stakeholders, committees, and event participants through phone, email, and in-person interactions. It also encompasses project coordination responsibilities across all aspects of event and project management, working closely with teams across the organisation to ensure cohesive and successful outcomes.

This position will require interstate overnight travel from time to time.

Please review the full Position Description on the ECA Website Careers page.

Selection criteria

The successful candidate will be seeking a challenging and rewarding role. You'll have interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills, as well as demonstrate the following:

Previous event/project management experience of similar sized event with a minimum of 3 - 5 years or more events industry experience and relevant qualifications.

Demonstrated computer proficiency including competent skills in MS Office Suite and EventsAir (essential).

Strong communication and interpersonal skills including stakeholder management and negotiation skills with demonstrated ability to interact successfully with diverse persons, including those from business, academic and artistic backgrounds

Demonstrated effective time management skills with sound attention to detail and accuracy

Strong organisational skills with the ability to follow procedures, multi‐task and meet deadlines

Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and show initiative and lead tasks and projects.

Previous experience in social media, marketing and communications creation for events.

Able to work well in a team.

Experience with virtual/hybrid events and digital platforms

Commitment to reconciliation, diversity and inclusion.

Please review the full list of responsibilities and selection criteria on the ECA Website Careers page.

How to Apply

Please apply through Seek, including your CV and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria in the Position Description, which can be downloaded from the ECA Website Careers page. https://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/careers/

Applications will close 9.00am Monday 23 June 2025.

Early Childhood Australia is an equal-opportunity employer committed to ensuring a safe environment for children and young people. We believe in the strength of an inclusive and diverse workforce. We encourage individuals of diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, the LGBTIQ+ community and those with lived experience of disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

The life experiences of our employees help us build strong relationships within our organisation, our clients, and enables us to deliver services that benefit all members of our community.

Applicants must be located in and have a genuine right to work in Australia.