Who we are and what we do
International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) is an international member association that is committed to advancing the practice of community and stakeholder engagement through education, advocacy and building partnerships.

The Australasian Affiliate, IAP2 Australasia serves the needs of 16,000 plus members throughout Australia and New Zealand and is the fastest growing affiliate member of the global IAP2 Federation. IAP2 Australasia is widely acknowledged for its work in setting new standards to advance community and stakeholder engagement. You can learn more about the work we do at www.iap2.org.au.

As a growing organisation, IAP2 Australasia is seeking a Professional Development Coordinator to provide support to our Professional Development Manager.

About the role
Reporting to the Professional Development Manager, this role provides administration and coordination support with the implementation of the Professional Development strategy which includes the successful development, management and review of courses, products and services. You will coordinate all technical aspects of course delivery including IAP2A’s learning management system and collaboration tools, and coordinate the integrity and quality standards of IAP2A professional development materials and products.

About you
To be considered for this role you must possess the following attributes:

• Excellent administration skills.
• Advanced skills in MS Suite programs.
• Outstanding attention to detail.
• Strong intuition to learn and understand new systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Project management and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• An intuitive thinker with the ability to prioritise, multitask and drive tasks through to completion is an essential part of this role.
• Familiarity with creating e-learning courses, using learning management systems, collaboration tools and online training is desirable.
• Work experience in adult education or a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is desirable.

What you will need

• a quiet home environment with a dedicated safe home working space
• reliable internet

Why work for us?
We care deeply about being inclusive and providing a workplace where everyone is respected and valued for who they are and their unique contribution. We are committed to ensuring equity, inclusion and diversity in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Know that no matter your role with us you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference. We want our employees to bring their whole self to work.

Become part of a team that values collaboration, a positive attitude, and excellence in everything we do. We are deeply passionate about our work and dedicated to your professional development, providing you with the tools and resources you need to thrive.

Gain access to our employee wellbeing program including;

• Annual wellbeing allowance to put toward your personal wellbeing
• A dedicated Birthday leave day each year
• Employee Assistance Program

Further information
Please direct any questions to sharon@iap2.org.au with the subject header: Professional Development Coordinator role. A position description is available upon request.

What you need to do to apply
If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward:

• an up-to-date copy of your resume;
• a maximum one page cover letter outlining how your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate for this role; and
• respond to the targeted questions. Your responses to the targeted questions should be submitted online during the application process and not included in the covering letter.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussions.