• Work for Australia's most trusted and iconic charity
• Permanent full-time position available
• Access to salary packaging options to reduce your taxable income

The Organisation

Proudly serving Australians since 1928, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) provides emergency aeromedical and allied health services for people in rural and remote Australia. We strive towards improving the health and wellbeing of our rural communities and believe in creating opportunities, so all Victorians can access essential primary health care services.

About the Role

We are seeking someone who is ready to lead stakeholder and community engagement, event management strategy and initiatives, while also providing support to other areas of the business to meet their goals. You will play a pivotal role in deepening our relationship with community, business, government, education and health sector stakeholders and partners.

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Develop and implement a stakeholder engagement strategy to understand needs, foster connections to the RFDS brand, and deliver meaningful activities and events
• Identify opportunities for innovation and expansion of the Community Engagement, Education, and Events portfolio.
• Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to deliver targeted, inspiring stakeholder communications, including impact reports, advocacy campaigns, and storytelling
• Apply business development strategies to grow the reach, impact, and commercial outcomes of RFDS Victoria's Education Program
• Manage the Engagement & Events Program budget, ensuring regular reporting on progress and priorities

To be successful, you will need:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in event management, business development, stakeholder engagement, public relations or communications
• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in strategic advisory services, event delivery, relationship management, business development, stakeholder engagement or project management experience
• Proven ability to work with and gain support a diverse group of stakeholders, often with varying interests, viewpoints and needs
• Experience driving outcomes with community members, community groups and government stakeholders
• High proficiency in computer literacy (Microsoft Office including Excel and Powerpoint, Web, social media, Databases, Gmail, Mac OS X).
• Satisfactory completion of safety screening including a current Working with Children's Check, National Police Check, and the right to work in Australia.

Our Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to salary packaging options to reduce your taxable income for all employees, including our casuals
• Enjoy a full-time role with flexible work arrangements to work from home and at our Richmond office, as well as options for purchased leave.
• Great parental leave benefits in addition to government parental leave.

Need more information

To access the position description and to apply please click 'Apply Now' to be redirected to our Career Centre.

RFDS Victoria hold the right to close the position should a suitable candidate apply and be appointed prior to advertising closing.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service, Victoria, is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of underrepresented backgrounds to apply, including but not limited to, those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTQI communities. Please note all applicants require the right to work in Australia.