Employment type: Full time ongoing (after successful probation period)

Reports to: The Executive Officer, HTAV

Location: Hybrid - Collingwood office and working from home

If you're looking for a welcoming, high-performing, collaborative team and a chance to learn and grow as an events professional, the History Teachers’ Association of Victoria could be your next workplace. You’ll work with leaders and colleagues who are invested in your success, and you will be able to contribute to the success of others. Working at HTAV will be flexible, busy, often fun, and always focused on providing excellent support to History teachers. HTAV is a workplace where you can flourish personally and professionally.

ABOUT US

HTAV was established in the 1980s and has a strong and innovative record of serving the needs of its members. The Association provides conferences, professional learning events, teaching resources, textbooks for VCE History subjects, education and consultancy services, social events, mentoring programs, and multiple platforms and opportunities for History teachers to support and learn from each other.

HTAV brings together school teachers, university academics, cultural institutions and professional historians. The HTAV brand is trusted by its members and other stakeholders.

HTAV is committed to providing a workplace where staff feel valued and appreciated, and where they bring their strengths to their work, strive for excellence and help each other to succeed.

THIS ROLE

The Manager, Events is responsible for the design, implementation and evaluation of a full calendar of in-person and online professional learning opportunities for History teachers and exam revision lectures for students. To achieve this, they establish and nurture positive relationships with speakers, workshop presenters, venues, suppliers, advertisers, trade exhibitors and event attendees.

The Manager, Events coordinates the events-related work of the Events Officer and the Partner Management Lead.

HTAV is an organisation where professional growth is valued and nurtured. Where possible, the role will grow over time to accommodate your interests and your strengths.

The HTAV working environment is busy, friendly, and welcoming. You are expected to work positively with all staff members, contribute to collaborative problem-solving across all areas, and sustain your own drive for excellence in your work. You will bring a great client service mindset to your interactions with our members and other stakeholders.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE ROLE

Effective fulfilment of this role includes:

· developing a program of professional learning that meets the current needs of History teachers and students

· developing effective feedback and evaluation processes that ensure HTAV understands the current needs of History teachers

· supporting other projects that involve event management, including the Annual General Meeting

· sourcing and liaising with speakers/presenters

· sourcing and liaising with venues and audio-visual services

· developing detailed and timely event plans

· creating event-related promotions and communications

· managing event logistics

· leading the events team with energy, kindness and efficiency

· coordinating the involvement of HTAV Board members, volunteers and staff in events

· writing reports to keep the HTAV Board informed of outcomes and developing trends.

This role may involve other duties as required.

You will also be:

· participating in strategic planning

· reporting on progress against strategic goals

· developing and monitoring annual budgets

· developing and reviewing event-related policies

· maintaining relevant website and Customer Relationship Management system information

· developing and updating promotions and comms templates.

You will need:

· excellent interpersonal skills

· the ability to travel as needed

· outstanding written and verbal communication skills

· time management, organisation and prioritisation

· an enthusiastic approach to collaboration

· an intrinsic drive for continuous improvement

· confidence and creativity

· a current Working With Children Check.

WORKING AT HTAV

Flexible working arrangements may be requested. All staff are expected to attend major HTAV events.

All HTAV staff work in hybrid mode, combining office-based and working-from-home arrangements. Approximately half of your fortnightly hours will be spent at the Collingwood office.