Professional Development and Events Officer

• Opportunity to drive a well-regarded and successful events program
• Positive working environment with great culture

About Our Client

Our client is the peak professional body for legal practitioners in the ACT, representing more than 2,600 members. They represent, advance and defend the interests of an independent legal profession in the ACT and protect the public interest by maintaining professional standards and regulating the profession.

Job Description

• Develop, implement and monitor an annual program of continuing professional development (CPD) and other events, including seminars, conferences and social events.
• Identify (in consultation with the CEO, Committee Chairs and other staff) emerging issues of importance to legal practitioners and source appropriate CPD activities.
• Schedule and maintain events in content system/CRM, monitor online registrations and troubleshoot any issues.
• Organise and communicate event calendar, working closely with other staff to ensure events are planned and integrated with other member offerings.
• Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with all key internal and external stakeholder groups.

The Successful Applicant

• Demonstrated experience in executing events for members/customers and/or in a learning and development environment.
• Attention to detail with strong project management skills.
• Capability and experience in budget development and management.
• Well developed interpersonal skills, including communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Excellent time management skills including ability to plan, set priorities and to meet deadlines.
• Strong IT skills - content and customer relationship management software, Microsoft Office Suite.
• A can do attitude and enthusiasm to work as part of a small and productive team.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to drive a well-regarded and successful events program.
• A great opportunity to learn and develop your existing knowledge and skills.
• Positive working environment with great culture.
• Competitive remuneration package.