About Us

The Australian Institute of Architects is the peak body for the architectural profession in Australia, representing more than 14,000 members across the country and overseas. We work to improve our built environment by promoting quality, responsible, and sustainable design through education, advocacy, and celebrating architectural excellence.

We are seeking an experienced Program Coordinator to join our Queensland Chapter team in Brisbane. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in recognising and celebrating architectural excellence across Queensland while supporting the professional development and recognition of our members.

The Role

As our Program Coordinator, you will be the driving force behind Queensland's prestigious architecture awards program and member recognition initiatives. You'll coordinate the entire awards lifecycle from nominations through to ceremonies, ensuring our programs maintain their reputation for excellence while growing participation and engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Coordination: Plan and coordinate the annual Queensland Architecture Awards, supporting all program elements from nominations to ceremonies, ensuring delivery on time and within budget

Jury & Committee Coordination: Provide logistic support to juries and advisory committees, coordinating meetings, briefings, site visits, and deliberations

Event Coordination: Coordinate award ceremonies and recognition events, including regional ceremonies and the Queensland State Awards, working collaboratively with volunteer members and colleagues

Member Recognition: Coordinate Queensland's annual prizes, scholarships, fellowships and honours programs, assisting with member elevation processes including Fellowship nominations

Stakeholder Engagement: Act as primary contact for members, jurors, and industry stakeholders participating in recognition programs, building strong relationships with sponsors and partners

Administration: Maintain accurate records, process nominations, track budgets, and ensure all program administration is completed to the highest standard

What You'll Bring:

Relevant qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in administration or program/project management, preferably within a professional association or membership organisation

Financial management skills with experience working with project budgets

Strong stakeholder management abilities with experience working with professionals and volunteers

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to engage diverse audiences effectively

Understanding of awards programs and recognition initiatives

Knowledge of Queensland's geography and regions

Interest in architecture and the built environment sector

We encourage applications from all candidates with the right attitude and willingness to learn - even if you don't meet every criterion listed above, we'd love to hear from you

What We Offer:

A supportive and warm team culture and working environment where we help one another out, learn from one another and have a lot of fun and laughs

Engagement with Australia's foremost architectural leaders and emerging talent

Flexible Working Arrangements such as WFH options within program requirements

You'll have the opportunity to learn and grow from our staff across Australia

Ready to become part of our QLD team?

If you're passionate about excellence and want to play a key role in celebrating Queensland's architectural achievements, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined above. For more information about this role, email [email protected].

The Australian Institute of Architects values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Applications Close: 12 August 2025