Professional Development Coordinator

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Detail information about job Professional Development Coordinator. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Great Melbourne CBD location
• Fun atmosphere, with great perks
• Get out and about - regional VIC travel

Our client, The Institute of Public Accountants has a great opportunity for a Professional Development Coordinator to join the team in Melbourne. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual, with an Event Management and Professional Development background to play an active role in enhancing the reputation of the Institute and the accounting profession as a whole.

Are you:

• Someone who can learn quickly and understand complex information without difficulty.
• An effective communicator in a variety of settings who can assimilate complex instructions easily.
• Able to easily analyse complex verbal information and make reliable interpretations.
• A person who responds well to demands on their time and generally work at a brisk pace.
• Willing to take on leadership moments comfortably but are still capable of following when necessary.
• Motivated by the opportunity to work with others, often seeking opportunities for teamwork.
• Effective without direct management, yet welcome some structure and supervision as needed.
• Generally someone with a positive attitude, but will express concerns appropriately.
• Someone that appropriately accommodates the needs of customers and co-workers, and also appreciates the occasional need to take a personal position that is different than the group's position.
• Moderately independent yet can accept necessary supervision and structure.
• Most successful when provided ample information to make decisions, yet are capable of relying on intuition when necessary.

Then keep reading because that describes our most successful PD Coordinators!

What's involved?

Reporting to the Divisional General Manager, this role focuses on our VIC members and non-members with responsibility for the organisation, coordination and delivery of stand-out professional development events and curriculum. The successful person will be responsible for raising the awareness and positive perception of the Institute and delivering business objectives, reinforcing the value of membership to our members.

Working with a pre-set revenue budget, the role specifically involves researching and planning Professional Development activities, subject matter relevant to members, sourcing quality presenters, negotiating speaker fees, setting seminar pricing, coordinating all promotional calendars, flyers and EDM's all within strict expense parameters. You will be providing administrative support and attendance at some meetings of Discussion Groups and providing cost effective PD and networking opportunities for members in various locations

This role also works closely with the Divisional General Manager and interstate Professional Development Coordinators to identify new and innovative approaches, new topics, quality presenters, continually monitoring competitor trends as well as determining best ways to work within a limited budget.

Why would you?

The Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) is a leading professional body for accountants with over 32,000 members and students. Their membership and overall business is growing because they are committed to their members and the profession. IPA pride themselves on being innovative and flexible with a focus on Small/Medium Practitioners (SMP) and Small/Medium Enterprises (SME). In December 2014 IPA joined forces with Institute of Financial Accountants in the UK to form the 20th largest global professional accounting body – and the only focused on the SMP and SME sectors.

IPA also provide global educational and employment pathways. And their open and transparent, values-based culture is focused on continuous improvement and achievement of results within a friendly and supportive team.

On offer to you is a market-competitive salary package; CBD location; Fun atmosphere; RDOs; Some intra-state travel; Company bonus scheme; Flexible working conditions; Personal development allowance.

What next?

To apply please click on the Apply Now button. This assignment is being managed by Justified Talent on behalf of the Institute of Public Accountants. All applications will be acknowledged and treated with confidentiality and professionalism.