Director, Professional Development & Member Engagement | National Medical Association

• Full-time, Permanent | $140k + Super (depending experience)
• St Leonards, NSW | Hybrid working (2 WFH & 3 WFO)
• New leadership role shaping Events, CPD & Member strategy

About the Organisation
This respected national, member-based medical association is the peak professional body in its field, dedicated to advancing education, standards, and advocacy within its specialty area. It plays a vital role in setting high standards for training and professional practice, supporting specialists and trainees across Australia. Through lifelong learning, member engagement, and advocacy, the organisation strives to shape best practice and improve access to quality healthcare for all communities.

About the Opportunity
This pivotal senior leadership role reports to an Executive Director and is responsible for driving the strategic delivery of professional development and member engagement initiatives. You will oversee the association’s Continuing Professional Development (CPD) strategy, major national and regional events, and the evolution of the member engagement framework, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and the changing needs of members.

Leading a high-performing, collaborative team, you will drive innovation in learning models, enhance engagement initiatives, and deliver meaningful experiences that create value for members across all career stages.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategy, planning, and execution of major conferences, forums, and engagement events (both face-to-face and virtual), ensuring relevance, quality, and alignment with member needs.
• Develop innovative event concepts and delivery models that reflect strategic priorities and evolving member expectations.
• Oversee the implementation of a refreshed CPD strategy, ensuring compliance with accreditation frameworks and introducing innovative learning models.
• Identify gaps and opportunities in existing programs to increase engagement, accessibility, and value.
• Use data, insights, and feedback to improve content, format, and delivery across CPD and events.
• Collaborate with internal teams, committees, and external partners to strengthen professional development pathways and engagement initiatives.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing team, manage budgets, and oversee relationships with external suppliers, to ensure operational excellence.

About You:

• Demonstrated experience in senior roles within events, education, professional development, and/or membership strategy.
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline.
• Proven strategic leadership experience, including team management and driving organisational priorities.
• Expertise in CPD, accreditation, and modern learning models, with experience designing and delivering strategic programs.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and achieve engagement outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder and relationship management skills, including working with boards and committees.
• Skilled in integrating education, events, and engagement strategies to deliver member value.
• Experience within the health or medical sector, or member-based/association environments, is highly regarded.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• Lead strategic initiatives that shape professional learning and engagement in a specialist medical field.
• Hybrid flexibility (2 days from home and 3 days in the office) + additional benefits.
• Salary packaging and professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative, supportive team culture in a growing, purpose-driven organisation.

If you’re a strategic leader who thrives on creating impactful learning and engagement opportunities, apply now!

For a confidential discussion, contact Alyssa at [email protected] or 02 9093 4907.

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We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD communities, and people with disabilities. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to be made for your application to be assessed, we would be more than happy to discuss how that can be arranged.