Position: Events Manager (Full-time)
Location: Sydney or Melbourne

Work Arrangements:

• Sydney: Hybrid work model with flexibility to work from the AACB office in Alexandria, conveniently located near public transport and Sydney Airport.
• Melbourne: Fully remote work arrangement, with ability to meet face-to-face with the CEO who is based in Melbourne.

About the Australasian Association for Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine (AACB):
The AACB is the premier professional body for clinical biochemistry and laboratory medicine in Australasia. For over six decades, the AACB has led advancements in laboratory science, supporting patient care and the professional growth of its members and the wider pathology community through education, advocacy, and innovation.

AACB provides training and professional development opportunities to a diverse membership, including chemical pathologists, medical scientists, and technicians in pathology laboratories across the Australasian region, as well as the broader laboratory medicine community.

About the Role:
This exciting opportunity offers a chance to join a highly regarded organisation at the forefront of laboratory medicine. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Events Manager is responsible for the planning and execution of the AACB’s national events, as well as contracted events for other societies (through AACB Services), such as the Human Genetics Society of Australasia.

You will manage all aspects of event delivery, working closely with the CEO, Event Officer, committees, sponsors, and vendors to deliver seamless and engaging events. These include conferences, workshops, educational webinars, and networking opportunities.

With demonstrated experience in managing events end-to-end, you will take ownership of logistics planning, registration, sponsorship procurement, abstract and speaker coordination, marketing, and exhibition management.

This role is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented professional who has a passion for delivering high-quality events.

Travel will be required as part of the role.

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-end management of AACB’s national events and AACB Services contracted events.
• Collaboration with stakeholders, including committees, sponsors, and vendors.
• Coordination of logistics, registration, sponsorship, and speaker management.
• Management of marketing and communications for events.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and achieving financial targets.
• Utilising digital event technologies and platforms (e.g., webinar and videoconference tools).
• Providing high-quality customer service to members, sponsors, and attendees.

Essential / Desirable Skills and Experience:

• At least 5 years experience in an events management role, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality events.
• Relevant qualifications in event management or experience managing events end-to-end, including planning, budgeting, abstract and speaker management, and logistics.
• Strong organisational skills with a meticulous eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build productive relationships with stakeholders and manage conflict effectively.
• Commercially savvy, with strong contract negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Experience with event technologies such as EventsAir, webinar platforms, and membership databases (e.g., iMIS).
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and delivering against financial targets.
• A self-starter who thrives working independently while contributing effectively within a small team environment.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive remuneration and benefits.
• Work with a passionate, dedicated team serving the needs of the AACB and its Members.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development.
• Flexible working arrangements.

For any questions or to further discuss the role, please contact Lisa King (CEO) on 0408 904 524.

To Apply:
Please send a covering letter with your CV to ceo@aacb.asn.au.

Applications close COB, 12 February 2025.