Job Brief:
The Science Teachers Association of Victoria (STAV) are seeking a highly competent and experienced Events & Projects Coordinator to plan, implement and oversee professional learning events that will make an impact to STAV’s target audience - Victoria’s Science Educators. This role is 0.8 FTE and a 12-month parental leave contract.

Role Requirements:
The Events & Projects Coordinator has oversight of and responsibility for the management of STAV’s in person, online and hybrid events, including (1) conferences, training, workshops and other bespoke events (face to face and virtual), and (2) the annual Science Talent Search.

• Events Management: The Events & Projects Coordinator is responsible for planning, delivering and evaluating a high-quality program of events that meets the Association’s goals and promotes STAV’s profile. This includes State conferences (STAVCON and VCE Conference series) and other professional learning events.
• Science Talent Search: The Events & Projects Coordinator is also responsible for administering the annual Science Talent Search (STS) competition. STS encourages students to conduct independent self-motivated science related projects; gives them the opportunity to communicate their achievements; and recognises their effort and results in a scientific enterprise.

We are seeking enthusiastic applicants with fresh ideas and a demonstrated capacity to deliver multiple projects of excellence to specific deadlines. STAV’s key conferences and events include (but not limited to), STAVCON 2024 (state conference in November), STAV AGM 2024, Science Talent Search 2024 & 2025, VCE Conferences 2025 (five days, early February 2025) and various professional development workshops throughout the year.

So, if you have experience in staging engaging, contemporary and participant driven events, are interested in developing resources and capacity in a small team, and like making big things happen, then this job might be for you!

Apply now if you have the following skills and experience:

• Commitment to excellence and proven experience in planning, implementation and evaluation of engaging events (face-to-face and virtual) with a minimum of five years of experience is preferable.
• Strong project management, co-ordination and negotiation skills, including managing budgets, timelines, and competing priorities.
• Exemplary interpersonal skills with a reputation for building and maintaining relationships with event stakeholders, STAV members and colleagues.
• Excellent communication skills, expertise with attention to detail, and ability to problem solve, including accurate and timely event communication and digital marketing content.
• Comprehensive proficiency in use of software such as Microsoft Sharepoint, Adobe, WordPress, Vimeo and Zoom, including experience in the use of Cvent (event management system - training available).
• An understanding of and commitment to the conduct and behaviours expected in a professional workplace.
• A shared commitment to STAV's purpose and values of Respect, Excellence and Learning.

Send us an email at admin@stav.vic.edu.au for a full Position Description for the Events & Project Coordinator role.

The anticipated start date is Monday 28 October and will include a two-week handover from current Coordinator.

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