Our dynamic Events and Conferences team are seeking an Event Manager to join AusIMM. This is an exciting role that requires strong initiative, organisational excellence, time management and communication skills. You will be joining a proactive team who work closely with the business to deliver our world-class events. AusIMM is a progressive, contemporary organisation within a strong sector. We pride ourselves on our supportive team culture and always want to see our people succeed, so if you are looking for your next opportunity and want to advance your career whilst making a difference within our industry, please apply below.

About Us:
With a proud history, AusIMM is Australasia’s peak body for people working in the resources sector. We shape careers, showcase leadership, create communities and uphold standards, enhancing the careers of people within our industry. AusIMM delivers a year-round program of professional development including world class conferences, events series, online courses, and webinars. We also offer membership, scholarships, awards, and mentoring programs to support the careers of members and mining professionals around the world. 

Made up of a diverse team of highly engaged and passionate individuals, the organisation fosters an inclusive and supportive culture that values collaboration and recognises commitment. It is a positive and lively workplace that offers challenging and exciting work as well as opportunities for professional growth.

Your New Role:
You will have responsibility for the project management and delivery of a diverse portfolio of events held throughout Australia. You will be joining a friendly, supportive, and high performing team within a business that welcomes your ideas and supports your growth.

Key activities include (but are not limited to):

• Holding overall responsibility for allocated events.
• Budget management including meeting registration, exhibition and sponsorship targets.
• Managing the AusIMM conference committees.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders (including design, marketing and digital departments).
• Managing external stakeholder relationships (speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, delegates).
• Managing third party suppliers for conferences.
• Working in our hybrid platform when required.

Please note, this is a permanent full-time position and requires travel and out of business hours work from time to time.

About You:
If you have some, or all of the below, then we want to talk to you:

• A background in working for a Professional Conference Organiser (PCO) (highly regarded).
• Management of multiple events simultaneously (highly regarded).
• Experience working in international or national conferences.
• Experience working for an association and/or professional conferencing environment.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in event management, not essential.

Technical competencies:

• Proficient technical knowledge in a registration software (EventsAIR is used by AusIMM), including a virtual platform.
• Understanding of integrated programs (e.g. Zoom, Vimeo).
• Ability to manage workloads and project assignment to maximise outputs.
• Excellent communication, relationship building and stakeholder management skills with strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Ability to understand and contribute to marketing activity, including content.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to be agile, responsive and action orientated in a changing environment.
• Have a solution focused mindset, understand associated risk and can drive efficiencies or change.

What’s on offer:
We are constantly looking at the ways we work and how we can make AusIMM a better organisation for our growing workforce. We’re passionate about our commitment to build and accelerate the careers of people working in all aspects of the mining industry. That same commitment extends to our employees so that they can grow as people and as professionals; we seek to enhance your career through great experiences.

Here are some of the employee benefits we currently offer our team:

• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Gifted annual leave over the Christmas/New Year period.
• Supportive and community-based culture, including staff team-building events.
• Partner discounts.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.

How to Apply:
Apply now for this fantastic opportunity you don't want to miss! Apply via SEEK here and submit your cover letter and current resume.

To be considered for this role you must have the right to work in Australia. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

AusIMM is committed to an equal, diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people of all ages, ethnicities, nationalities, identities, and cultures including those living with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQI+ community.