Conference & Event Officer

Conference & Event Officer | National Healthcare Association

• Full-time, 6-month contract | $115k + Super
• St Leonards, NSW (preferred) | Hybrid working (WFH/WFO)
• Open to candidates based in Canberra, Melbourne or Brisbane 
• Anticipated start date: early to mid-December 2026, or early January 2027

About the Organisation
This national membership organisation represents over 16,000 healthcare professionals across Australia, providing a national voice through policy, advocacy, education, professional support and major events. In a period of transformation, it is focused on strengthening member value and engagement and delivering high-quality national experiences in a collaborative, purpose-driven culture.

About the Opportunity
This hands-on major event role is responsible for delivering a flagship national healthcare congress (2,000–3,500 attendees) in Adelaide in 2027. You will manage project timelines, budgets, suppliers, sponsors, exhibitors and committees, working closely with an external PCO while taking ownership of delivery and execution. The role suits someone who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments and enjoys managing multiple stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end national congress project plan, timelines and milestones.
• Act as the key point of contact with external PCO, ensuring delivery alignment.
• Manage relationships with sponsors, exhibitors, speakers, suppliers and partners.
• Coordinate committees, meetings and stakeholder engagement.
• Oversee budgets, expenditure, approvals and reporting.
• Work with marketing and communications on event promotion and deliverables.
• Support the on-site delivery of the congress (Adelaide 2027).
• Deliver post-event reporting, insights and evaluation.
• Identify opportunities to enhance revenue and member experience.

About You

• Experienced events professional with ownership of large-scale conference or major event delivery (association, membership, peak body, royal college, healthcare or PCO experience ideal).
• Confident managing end-to-end project delivery, including complex timelines, budgets and competing priorities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills across multiple internal and external groups.
• Proactive, hands-on and solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and professional presence.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join

• Play a lead role in delivering a major national congress.
• Join a collaborative, purpose-driven membership organisation.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• High-profile role with exposure to senior stakeholders and national committees.

This is a unique opportunity to step into a flagship events role with real ownership and impact!

How to Apply
Apply now or for a confidential discussion, contact Alyssa Long at Beaumont People on 02 9093 4907 or alyssa@beaumontpeople.com.au
Applications will be reviewed from the 9th November.

At Beaumont People, we believe a diverse workplace is a happy workplace and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know how we can support you.