We currently have an opportunity for an enthusiastic, customer focused person to join our friendly Vic team as a Professional Development Coordinator. If you are looking to extend your administration skills and enjoy organising events we would love to hear from you!

This position is Part Time - 4 days a week. Due to the nature of this role and its focus on PD and event logistics, the required workdays are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Flexibility for reduced hours across five days may be considered.

Working Arrangements
This is a hybrid position where two of your days are spent amongst a small friendly team in the office at Camberwell and two days you can work from home, one of the in-office days is Tuesday.

On the days you are at the office, you will enjoy modern amenities and FREE secure undercover parking with easy access to public transport. When you work from home you will have quality equipment and services to support you.

We value our team and want you to enjoy working with us. To ensure this we offer extensive support, on boarding and training with opportunities for ongoing professional development.

As part of our team, you will be offered a competitive remuneration salary and access to some amazing benefits including additional paid leave between Christmas and New Year, a doona day, paid parental leave, free annual flu vaccinations, professional development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Program, special staff discounts and more!

About us
The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) is the peak body representing the interests of over 33,000 physiotherapists in Australia. We advocate for consumer access to quality physiotherapy services, providing leadership in the wider health landscape, creating lifelong information and learning opportunities for members, and promoting the value of physiotherapy to the community.

APA is proud to be an Employer of Choice, Winner of the 2022 Association of the year award. We take pride in our collaborative and purpose-driven culture, underpinned by our core values of:

Accountability | Excellence | Collaboration | Courage | Respect.

About the role
The Professional Development Coordinator reports to the Branch Manager, VIC/TAS and is responsible for:

• Operationalising the approved professional development (PD) products that form the APA PD calendar
• Coordinating and supporting state-based events such as breakfasts, symposiums, dinners, awards and career connect
• Contributing to the Branch operations that deliver on strategic vision and direction as outlined in the APA Strategic Plan and Branch Blueprints.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the planning and efficient end-to-end logistical coordination and delivery of the APA’s PD and Branch member engagement events calendar
• Assist in the development and monitoring of accurate course and event budgets
• Set up and pack down venues for PD delivery and Branch events
• Provide administrative support and general office duties including member queries that contribute to the efficient operation of the Branch Office as instructed by the Branch Manager
• Assist in the supply of content regarding professional development and events for Branch reporting and member communication
• Participate in the delivery of member and consumer engagement events as instructed by the Branch Manager, Manager, National Entity Operations or General Manager, Member Experience
• To actively promote membership through retention and acquisition programs.
• Be responsible for providing pivotal liaison contact between the Branch and the Membership team to facilitate the effective delivery of the national membership recruitment campaign
• Contribute to the Education Division’s efforts to develop and implement evolving strategies to deliver online member engagement
• Enter data in our internal databases in a timely manner that is accurate, and in line with APA event listing guidelines.

About you - selection criteria

• Previous experience in a member organisation, learning and development or event management role
• Forward thinking with highly developed written and verbal communication
• Effective organisation and interpersonal skills with the ability to be agile and collaborative
• Knowledge and experience in stakeholder engagement and managing expectations
• Ability to work as part of a team to deliver on projects with competing priorities and tight deadlines
• Good computer skills and proficient in all elements of the Microsoft Office Suite and Zoom
• Experience with online event delivery platforms would be advantageous
• High degree of professionalism and commitment to customer service excellence
• Team focused attitude and ability to work with on the ground and virtual teams
• Demonstrated physical capability to perform manual handling tasks such as lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and prolonged standing. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to support candidates with differing abilities
• A valid Australian driver’s license with access to a car is highly desirable.

Special requirements

• There may be occasions where you will be required to participate in meetings and events or be contacted regarding PD and events outside of normal business hours. Time in Lieu for these events will be accrued in line with APA’s policy regarding hours of work
• This role may also include local or interstate travel
• All employees are required to demonstrate behaviours that are in line with the APA’s values and Customer Service Charter when interacting with internal and external stakeholders at all times.

A full position description is available at: https://australian.physio/aboutus/workwithus

If you are interested in the role please forward your resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria by clicking the apply button.

If you have any questions please contact recruitment@australian.physio

The APA is a safe and inclusive workplace which values diversity of background, experience and perspective amongst our team members. We welcome all applicants and commit to a fair and equitable recruitment process for all.

The APA honours the richness and importance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures around Australia. We respect the thousands of years of custodianship of the lands on which we work, and we recognise the unique and valuable contribution Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander team members make to our workplace.

We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

All candidates must have full Australian Working Rights.

Only those successful in the selection process will be contacted.