The Australia Institute is seeking an Events Administrator who will be responsible for planning, delivering and evaluating a busy, high-quality program of events to promote our profile.

The role requires exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail, and most importantly, the passion and commitment to making a difference.

The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, in a collaborative team setting and is goal driven.

About The Role

This full-time role, located in Canberra, will plan, organise, and execute a diverse program of events of all types and sizes, both in person and online.

Reporting to the Executive Assistant, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting the delivery of an annual calendar of events and campaigns.
• Managing a wide range of stakeholders, including speakers, venue providers, caterers, audio visual providers, attendees, donors etc.
• Managing event registration, ticket sales and processes, and responding to attendee enquires.
• Setting up and promoting events via internal systems like Nation Builder, and online platforms like Eventbrite, Facebook, our website and other relevant software & platforms.
• Developing and managing event timelines, run sheets, event schedules and floor plans etc.
• Managing event logistics, including setup, teardown, and onsite management.
• Evaluating event impact to identify opportunities for improvement and provide recommendations for future events.
• Ensuring general administrative tasks are completed.
• Any other reasonable tasks that may be required from time-to-time.
• The nature of the role requires out of office and out of hours work.

About You

We are seeking a passionate administrator with at least one year of relevant experience. You must have:

• A minimum of 1 year experience providing administrative support for setting up and running a range of events in a corporate environment.
• Computer literacy and familiarity with databases, spreadsheets, word processing and experience using an electronic records management system or customer record database.
• A can-do attitude with creative problem-solving skills to handle the unexpected.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with outstanding attention to detail.
• The ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with clients, suppliers, and the broader team.

About Us

The Australia Institute is an independent public policy think tank that conducts research and advocates for progressive policies across a range of social, economic, and environmental issues. With a focus on evidence-based research and impactful advocacy, we aim to shape public discourse and drive positive change for a better Australia.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to make a significant impact on important social and environmental issues.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment that values creativity, innovation, and collaboration.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

If you are passionate about driving change and are excited to bring The Australia Institute’s work to broad audiences, we want to hear from you!

Applications

To submit your application please click 'Apply Now' by the closing date.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply.

Please note: The position is subject to a one-year contract, with the possibility of ongoing work. Part-time, remote or work from home arrangements are not available for this position.

Salary will be negotiated based on skills and experience.

The Australia Institute is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

For further information about this opportunity, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Events Administrator enquiry via EthicalJobs, and we will get back to you.

A position description is attached.

Join us in shaping a better future for Australia.