Governance Institute of Australia is the only independent professional association with a sole focus on whole-of-organisation governance — best practice culture and ethics from the boardroom to the staff room.

We are a leading professional membership association dedicated to the support and empowerment of anyone who is responsible for governance and risk management.

Our events, education programs and extensive resources provide our 7,500+ members and over 45,000 subscribers with the tools and knowledge to drive strong, accountable performance in their role and enhance their career in the future.

About the role
The Event Coordinator is responsible for the end‑to‑end planning, coordination, and delivery of professional development events, networking functions, and state and national forums. As a key member of the national events team, the Event Coordinator ensures a high‑quality customer experience by delivering seamless, well‑executed events that support organisational objectives and stakeholder needs.

This is a part-time role, 4 days per week.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and manage the national events calendar in collaboration with the National Events and Sponsorship Manager.
• Lead the research, selection and contracting of venues.
• Manage speaker relationships and logistics to ensure a seamless and professional event experience.
• Negotiate vendor agreements, oversee event budgets, track expenses and ensure all events are delivered within scope, timeline and financial targets.
• Coordinate all on‑site and virtual logistics, including venue liaison, AV and platform setup, run sheets, speaker travel, registration desk operations, and event collateral production.
• Build and manage events within the CRM, oversee registrations, payments, refunds, and ensure accurate reporting and data integrity.
• Manage the events inbox, respond to attendee enquiries, and coordinate pre‑event and post‑event communications, including surveys and feedback analysis.
• Deliver high‑quality virtual and hybrid workshops, webinars and conferences, ensuring smooth technical execution and a positive participant experience.

The successful candidate will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in events management or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years’ experience in end‑to‑end event management.
• Proven ability to deliver a range of event formats, from small workshops and roundtables to large‑scale hybrid conferences of 500+ attendees.
• Demonstrated proficiency with CRM systems and event‑related digital tools.
• Experience in the not‑for‑profit or membership association sector is desirable but not essential.
• Proven ability to write clear, engaging event communications, brief senior stakeholders, and present confidently to internal and external audiences.
• Experience working with executives, sponsors, speakers, committees, and cross‑functional teams to align expectations and deliver high‑quality outcomes.
• Experience working with AV teams, virtual platforms, and hybrid event technologies.

Why work with us?

• We offer a hybrid, flexible work environment within a supportive and collaborative culture. We also provide our team with:
• Free access to Governance Institute's courses and events
• NFP tax effective salary packaging arrangements
• Group Salary Continuance Scheme
• Group Life and Disability Insurance Scheme
• Free flu shots
• Annual salary review
• Interactive portal for recognition, employee discounts, and accessing wellness support
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

To apply:
Please apply via Seek or email your application to recruitment@governanceinstitute.com.au.

Only applicants with full and permanent working rights in Australia will be considered.