Events & Professional Development Specialist

28 Oct 2026 10:30 AM | Alyssa Long

Events & Professional Development Specialist | National Industry Association

  • Full-Time, Permanent Opportunity 
  • $100k - $110k + Super | Sydney CBD, NSW
  • Professional & Career Development Opportunities
About the Organisation
Our client is a highly regarded national industry association representing a diverse membership of organisations across Australia's financial and professional services sectors. Through industry advocacy, professional development and a comprehensive events program, the organisation plays an important role in connecting members, supporting capability development and fostering meaningful industry engagement.

About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Senior Manager, you'll play a key role in delivering a diverse portfolio of conferences, networking events, executive roundtables and professional development programs. Working closely with members, speakers, sponsors and senior stakeholders, you'll support the end-to-end delivery of high-quality events and learning experiences while contributing to the ongoing growth and evolution of the program.

This newly redesigned role offers genuine scope to take on increased responsibility, build strong industry relationships and develop your career within a dynamic membership-based environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Coordinate conferences, networking events, executive roundtables and professional development programs
  • Manage registrations, participant communications and database administration
  • Coordinate venues, suppliers, catering, travel, audiovisual and logistics
  • Liaise with speakers, sponsors, members and external stakeholders
  • Support the delivery of professional development courses, workshops and masterclasses
  • Work closely with the Marketing team to support event promotion and member engagement activities
  • Monitor registrations, event performance and participant feedback
  • Assist with budget tracking, supplier management and sponsorship deliverables
  • Maintain event and program calendars to support effective planning and delivery
  • Contribute ideas to improve existing programs and develop new offerings
About You
  • Experience coordinating professional, corporate, association or member-based events
  • Strong organisational skills, exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement, customer service and communication skills
  • A proactive, solutions-focused approach
  • Confidence working across systems, databases and digital platforms
  • Adaptable, collaborative and willing to roll up your sleeves when needed
  • A genuine passion for events and creating exceptional participant experiences
  • Experience within financial services, associations, membership organisations or professional services environments is highly regarded
Why You'll Love It
  • Join a collaborative, high-performing and supportive team
  • Exposure to senior industry leaders and influential stakeholders
  • Opportunity to work on high-profile conferences, events and programs
  • Professional development and career growth opportunities
  • Supportive leadership team committed to mentoring and development
  • Flexible workplace culture valuing initiative and accountability
How to Apply
Apply now, or for a confidential discussion, contact Alyssa Long at Beaumont People on 02 9093 4907 or alyssa@beaumontpeople.com.au

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

At Beaumont People, we believe a diverse workplace is a happy workplace and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know how we can support you.



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