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 130,000 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

Join Engineers Australia in a dynamic role that boosts our impact in the engineering community by supporting and engaging our valued volunteers. You'll help shape an exceptional volunteer experience, provide expert guidance, and play a key role in delivering meaningful engagement initiatives—all while keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes.

Location

Flexible with a preference for Sydney or Canberra.

In this role you will:

Support Volunteer Engagement Strategies: Assist in delivering communication and administrative support to implement EA’s volunteer committee strategies aligned with organisational goals.

Enhance the Volunteer Experience: Help coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing engagement activities to ensure a rewarding journey for all volunteers.

Coordinate Governance Processes: Support the annual Expression of Interest and Election processes for EA’s committees and boards in collaboration with learned society groups and staff.

Ensure Governance Alignment: Apply understanding of EA’s governance policies, procedures, and regulations while working across teams to support key initiatives.

Drive Efficiency and Provide Admin Support: Suggest process improvements and handle a range of administrative tasks, including ad hoc and cross-functional support.

Here’s what we’re looking for:

Strong Relationship Builder: Proven ability to foster positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders; experience with volunteer engagement is highly regarded.

Organised and Proactive: Skilled in administrative or coordinator roles within fast-paced environments, demonstrating initiative, efficiency, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Team-Oriented and Detail-Focused: A collaborative team player with exceptional organisational, time management, and attention-to-detail skills.

Exceptional Communicator: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence with clarity, enthusiasm, and confidence.

*Please refer to the supporting documents to review the full success profile and measures of success in this role, on our careers page.

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

Proud AWEI Bronze Employer Award winner (2023–2026), championing a safe and inclusive workplace for LGBTQ employees.

Ready to apply?

Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your cover letter and resume by COB 10 August 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. At Engineers Australia, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential for our success. 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. 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: https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/privacy-policy

Thank you for considering a career with us.