Events Support Officer

Do you want to join a high performing team delivering exceptional events supporting LGBTQ+ Inclusion?

We are looking for someone to join the Pride Inclusion Programs Events Team that delivers five major events across the year promoting LGBTQ+ inclusion

What’s the Pride Inclusion Programs Events Team?

• ACON’s Pride Inclusion Programs provides Australian employers, National and State Sporting Organisations, health and care-based organisations with specialist advice, training and consulting services covering all aspects of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) inclusion.
• The Events Team delivers Australia’s only LGBTQ+ Workplace, Health and Sporting Inclusion Awards, in addition to the national Pride in Practice Conference and Pride in Sport Summit.

Ok, so what’s the role?

The Events Support Officer provides support for all divisional events and event administration, from major annual events to smaller programmatic events.

You will:

• Assist with pre-event organisation and planning
• Work closely with Events Manager on all aspects of the events to ensure successful end-to-end execution of all divisional events
• Manage incoming orders for divisional-wide merchandise and distribution.

Who are we looking for?

• An enthusiastic team player that can demonstrate initiative with the ability to pick up processes quickly
• Someone with an eye for detail and the ability to communicate at all levels with a professional, confident manner
• Individual prepared to get involved in all aspects of events to develop a career within a small successful team

What else can we tell you?

ACON provides a colourful, nurturing, and fun workplace. Our employees and volunteers are the foundation for our ongoing effectiveness and for our capacity to deliver innovative community engagement and health promotion programs and initiatives for our communities.

To support the successful candidate in their new role at ACON we offer:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Generous learning and development opportunities.Potential for tailored mentoring opportunities.
• Supportive working environment with a knowledgeable and friendly team.

What’s the remuneration and working details? 

Salary:           $72,547 (Gross Annual Salary, PLUS Superannuation and Leave Loading).

Location:      ACON’s Gadigal/Sydney Office, with flexible working options a possibility (away from the office)

Hours:         Full time, 70 hours per fortnight on 12-month contract with the possibility of extension (ability to work outside of hours for events when required)

We offer flexible working arrangements and a generous array of benefits and entitlements often above the National Employment Standards (NES) including:

• Salary Packaging up to $35,000 gross up value (i.e., currently up to $15,900 Expenses + $2,650 Meals, tax free).
• Generous pro-rata leave entitlements – including up to an extra week of paid leave for full time employees to be taken during our Christmas and New Year’s shutdown period.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to a comprehensive counselling service free to employees.

How can I find out more details and apply? 

If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply to join our team and help us make a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve. By joining us, you will be part of a mission to create a healthier and more inclusive community.

We’d love someone who has experience already in this area but people at all levels of experience are absolutely welcome to apply. We highly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from CALD backgrounds, people with disabilities, and people of all genders to apply.

For more information on the role, please contact Colin Hyde, National Operations Manager, email at chyde@acon.org.au  or (02) 9206 2000.

If this sounds like the position and organisation you’ve been looking for, find out how to apply at www.acon.org.au/jobs.

Your ONLINE APPLICATION must include:

1.              Your completed ACON Employment Application Form with all the details filled in where requested; attaching your:

a.              Cover Letter (max. one page) outlining how the position aligns with your Personal Values and Interests, and how your Skills and Experience meet the Essential Selection Criteria in the Position Description; and

b.              Resume outlining any current and previous employment and training. Be sure to include your Education History and any Formal Qualifications, Major / Minor Study Fields, Honours and Publications, and Work Experience (including Paid Jobs, Internships, and Volunteer work).