National Events and Initiatives Manager
The Australian Computer Society (ACS) is the professional association for Australia’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector.
Summary about this job
Event Management
Company: Australian Computer Society
Location: Sydney
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-2-1717-2261
Fax: +61-7-7546-7549
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Detail information about job National Events and Initiatives Manager. Terms and conditions vacancy
About the business and the role
ACS is the professional association for Australia's information and communications technology (ICT) sector. We are committed to creating the environment and providing the opportunities for our members and partners to be recognised and succeed. Representing over 22,000 tech professionals, we are passionate about the ICT profession being recognised as a driver of innovation and business – able to deliver real tangible outcomes for individuals and our wider society.
Reporting to the Strategic Partnerships Manager, this is a hands-on role pivotal in the development and execution of our events and initiatives portfolio. This portfolio includes: roundtables, conferences, industry report launches, member events, strategic partner initiatives and industry specific initiatives. The position will work closely the Strategic Partnerships Manager and Branch Managers to continuously deliver a high standard of events and initiatives for our Members, Strategic Partners and all other key stakeholders.
Accountabilities
- Develop and maintain the ACS calendar of events and initiatives
- Ensure that all events and initiatives are managed within ACS’ Project Management Framework
- Review and report on each event campaign’s outcomes against the previously identified objectives
- Responsible for managing all pre-event, at-the-event and post-event activities
- Work to an approved budget, forecasting any expected changes to profit/loss
- Manage all venue and contractor relationships and ensure that they deliver the event within scope
- Work closely with the Strategic Partnerships Manager to deliver event partner objectives
Essential Requirements
- Degree with demonstrated expertise in marketing/events/communications
- 5+ years’ experience in a senior events position
- Demonstrated understanding of project management methodologies and execution of large scale national corporate events
- Excellent interpersonal skills with strong leadership with demonstrated initiative
- Commercial acumen and experience to extract a measurable and tangible return on investment
- Excellent PC skills, typing and literacy skills
- Extensive background experience within the events industry
- Strong project management experience of large scale and/or national events
- Proven track record of leading and managing successful event and strategic initiatives and campaigns
Desirable
- Understanding or above and below the line marketing and use
- Good experience using digital platforms such as Salesforce and Adobe
Suitably qualified and skilled individuals should submit a letter of introduction and CV. Only those who submit a cover letter addressing the key accountabilities will be considered.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Australia.
Only successful candidates will be contacted.
* No Agencies Please*