About the ALA:
The Australasian Lymphology Association ("ALA") is a not- for-profit organisation whose mission is to promote excellence in health care for people living with lymphoedema in Australasia.

With a membership across Australia and New Zealand of around 800, the ALA is currently undergoing a period of growth and maturity.

The ALA provides the only accredited lymphoedema practitioner program for clinicians in Australia and New Zealand, along with an annual educational event, regular webinars and advocacy for the lymphoedema community to government and other critical stakeholders.

More information on the ALA can be found at our website here - www.lymphoedema.org.au.

About the Role:
The Events and Communications Officer will be employed for three days per week (0.6 FTE) and will enjoy the benefits of flexible and remote working. The position reports to and works closely with the Executive Officer, as well as the Board and Committee Chairs of the ALA.

The position is ideal for an enthusiastic, outcome-driven forward thinker who thrives on working both autonomously and as part of a small team.

Purpose of the Role:
The key functions of the Events and Communications Officer will be to manage the Association’s events and communications processes to support the wide-ranging activities of the ALA.

While requiring the capacity and capability to understand all aspects of the ALA’s business, the incumbent will concentrate on event planning and delivery and communications aspects of the Association.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Event Planning and Management:

• coordination and oversight of the planning and execution of all ALA events, including the ALA Conference, the ALA Symposium, webinars, seminars and networking functions;
• managing event logistics, including venue selection, catering, transport, and audio-visual requirements;
• develop and manage event budgets, ensuring cost-effective solutions;
• collaborate with vendors, guest speakers, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless event execution; and
• evaluate the event effectiveness through feedback and metrics, making recommendations to the EO and the Board for improvements.

Communications Strategy and Content Creation:

• develop and implement communications strategies to promote ALA’s strategic goals and its events;
• procure and create content for various platforms, including the ALA website, Lymph Exchange, Lymph Express, social media and press releases;
• ensure consistency in messaging and branding across all communication channels;
• cultivate relationships with media outlets to enhance ALA’s branding and image;
• write, edit and proofread promotional material, including brochures, invitations and online content;
• design or create (or work with ALA’s graphic designer) to create engaging graphics and multimedia content for digital and print use; and
• manage ALA’s social media profiles, including content scheduling and community engagement.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• liaise with internal ALA stakeholders (EO, Association Manager, President and Vice-President) as well as ALA Committees to gather information for communications and events;
• coordinate with external partners, sponsors and volunteers to support event and communications efforts; and
• provide exceptional customer service and support to event attendees and stakeholders.

Other:

• other duties and reporting asdefined by theExecutive Officer;
• maintain accurate records of event details, communications plans and contact lists;
• monitor and report on the effectiveness of communications strategies and event outcomes;
• handle ad hoc administrative tasks related to event planning and communications – with the assistance of the Association Manager.

Key Selection Criteria:
To enable this work to progress, the incumbent will need a broad range of event planning and management capabilities and knowledge, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and well developed corporate communications experience, including:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Event Management, or a related field or substantial work experience;
• proven experience in event planning and management, with a strong portfolio of successful events;
• excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail;
• proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite;
• experience with social media platforms, event management programs, website management and digital marketing tools;
• strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work to deadlines;
• creative thinking and problem solving skills;
• exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with various stakeholders; and
• ability to undertake work remotely and flexibly and work after-hours as required (subject to approval).

Desirable:

• an understanding of the health sector;
• relevant experience in the not-for-profit sector is highly regarded;
• graphic design skills and knowledge of relevant software;
• strong project management skills and the ability to work independently;
• adaptability and a proactive approach to managing changing priorities.

Please submit a covering letter (no greater than two pages) and a current resume through the 'Apply Now' section of SEEK outlining why you believe you would be a good fit for the ALA.