• Not for profit sector
• Professional, friendly and supportive environment
• Part-time position (0.8FTE), with full-time or alternative arrangements possible for the right candidate
• Glebe location (with flexible work arrangements available)

About the Sax Institute

The Sax Institute is an independent, not-for-profit organisation that improves health and wellbeing by driving better use of evidence in policies, programs, and services.

We have an international reputation as an Evidence Specialist, and nearly 20 years’ experience in translating research findings into policy drawing on our own expertise as well as that of our more than 50 member organisations. We work with governments, health organisations, research organisations and a network of experts nationwide to analyse policy problems and find the best evidence-based solutions.

About the role

The Sax Institute runs a coordinated program of work with policy, research and other audiences to achieve its mission, which is ‘To improve health and wellbeing by driving the use of research in policies, programs and services.’ The Events Coordinator is a member of the Communications and Engagement Division and makes a major contribution to achieving the Institute’s mission by supporting the delivery of a range of online, hybrid and in-person events that engage key audiences in different ways.

We are looking for a highly organised self-starter who can run events logistics for multiple concurrent projects with minimal supervision, coordinating with other communications team staff as appropriate and referring issues upwards for decision when necessary. This is a part-time (0.8FTE) role, with some flexibility for the right candidate.

Key responsibilities are:

• Planning, organising and facilitating a range of online, hybrid and face-to-face events on behalf of the Institute and its programs
• Managing all logistical arrangements, from venue shortlisting, selection and engagement, to catering, AV, registration processes, speaker packs and other details; and for online events specifically, managing platform selection and set-up, registration, and assisting with live delivery and troubleshooting
• Liaison with external speakers and participants as appropriate, and coordinating with communications or other colleagues as appropriate to ensure effective promotion and publicity, and event support
• Effective documentation of planning, progress and outcomes, including impact reports for internal and external use, and preparation of events-related materials such as programs and invitations
• Supporting other communications-related work across the Institute as required

At least five years’ event management experience is required, and proficiency with events-related webinar platforms, and registration and other relevant IT systems is a must. Familiarity with Wordpress website content management systems will be highly regarded.

Please go to the Career opportunities page of our website to read more about the position.

Please contact Adam Cresswell, Head of Public Affairs, at [email protected] using the subject line: Events Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs if you have further questions about the role.

The Sax Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.