ABOUT CHIA NSW

The Community Housing Industry Association (CHIA NSW) is the peak body for community housing providers in NSW. We represent nearly 100 members across the State, who collectively own and/or manage around 51,000 properties — the largest community housing sector in Australia.

CHIA NSW works with its members to build a sustainable and growing community housing sector that is focused on delivering great outcomes for our tenants and the communities in which they live.

Our members provide social and affordable housing to individuals and families throughout NSW.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

The Events Coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing CHIA NSW’s Events Program and Strategy. This includes a range of online and face-to-face events, including conferences, member forums and briefings, and advocacy events.

The Events Coordinator is part of the Policy Team which is responsible for leading the delivery of policy, communications, advocacy, and events on behalf of CHIA NSW’s members and external stakeholders. the office environment and the overall administrative needs of the organisation.

The Events Coordinator will work autonomously, with assistance from other members of the Policy Team, and in collaboration with other CHIA NSW business areas.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

You have a clear desire to work with an organisation that seeks to improve the lives of people in housing stress in the community. Like us, you believe that safe, secure, and affordable housing is a fundamental right.

You love to influence positive change in the community, and you value diversity and the power of ideas.

You will have the following skills, experience, and attributes:

• Demonstrated prior experience in events coordination including the ability to ensure events are delivered on time and within budget
• A proven track record of organising successful events
• Good verbal, written and visual communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and good time management skills
• Proven ability to problem solve and adapt to changing priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
• Team player who can work autonomously and outside standard business hours if required.
• Ability to handle stress and remain calm

A Position Description is attached below.

Please note that as a condition of employment, CHIA NSW requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including booster shots, when eligible).

Please contact Caitlin McDowell, Head of Policy, with any queries about the role by emailing [email protected] using the subject line: Event Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Acknowledgement of Country

The Community Housing Industry Association (CHIA NSW) is honoured to work on the ancestral lands of the Gadigal People. CHIA NSW acknowledges that the land is, was, and always will be Aboriginal land. We recognise the Gadigal people as the custodians of the lands, seas and waterways and celebrate their strength, history, and enduring culture.