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About the role

As part of the Community Events team, you’ll contribute to the delivery of over 800 events annually across Australia. Our team operates from nine locations nationwide, with varying levels of activity. This role requires a collaborative mindset and the ability to support the wider national team, not just the local division. For this role, you will also be expected to actively support events on the East Coast, requiring flexibility to accommodate time zone differences. From time to time, this may involve early starts to align with Eastern states’ schedules, as well as occasional evening work to support community and professional development events. While we offer flexibility, you will be required to work from the Perth office at on average 2-3 days per week, preferably Tuesday to Thursday. Occasional interstate travel may be required to attend Professional Development meetings, or to support events in other states. While not frequent, this is an important aspect of the role.

Location

Perth, WA

In this role you will:

Coordinate and deliver high-quality professional development events.

Support local and national event operations, including logistics and stakeholder engagement.

Collaborate with internal teams, volunteers, and office bearers to ensure seamless event execution.

Provide AV and onsite support for events and meetings.

Maintain accurate event data and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Here’s what we’re looking for:

You’re an experienced event professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You’re comfortable managing multiple projects, building strong relationships, and supporting stakeholders across various locations. You bring:

Proven experience in event coordination and operations.

Strong planning and execution skills with attention to detail.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

A proactive, flexible, and team-oriented approach.

*Please refer to the supporting documents to review the full success profile and measures of success in this role.

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 Tuesday 7th October 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.