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Working at Achieve is more than just a job.
Our team makes a real difference in people’s lives every day - and we make sure to support our staff too. We create a workplace where everyone feels safe to be themselves.
We welcome people from all backgrounds because we know that different experiences, languages, and cultures help us better support our clients and make Achieve stronger.
We’re committed to making sure everyone can take part - whether that’s through physical access or by making sure people feel included in how things are done and how decisions are made.
  
Achieve Australia is a for purpose community organisation that provides services to people with disability and an NDIS- registered provider.

The Events and Community Engagement Coordinator supports Achieve Australia’s (Achieve) passion to create social inclusion for people with disability. 
The role is responsible for working with relevant stakeholders in planning, coordinating, and delivering a range of marketing, business development and community events and initiatives that enhance the promotion of our brand and services, and support engagement with key stakeholders. 
This includes internal staff events, external community programs, and partnership activities. 


Role Responsibilities: 

• Systems and Process: Develop and enhance the systems and processes required to effectively plan and coordinate events, sponsorships, conference attendance and award submissions.
• Stakeholder engagement: partner with internal and eternal stakeholders including but not limited to event managers, service enablement functions, conference managers, award hosts.
• Support stakeholders to plan, manage and deliver: staff, participant and community events; Conference attendance and participation; Award submissions and attendance.
• Planning and coordination: liaise with suppliers, partners and community organisations; identify event opportunities that promote our customer and EVP; coordinate event logistics, promotional materials, communication plans and social media content.

To be successful in this role, you will need: (in this section we cover the essential criteria and the desired criteria)

• Tertiary qualifications in Events, Communications, Community Services, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in event management, project coordination, or community engagement.
• Strong planning, time management, and stakeholder relationship skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office and event management tools.

Commitment to Achieve Australia’s values of inclusion, respect, and collaboration

Great employee benefits

• Salary packaging options mean you keep more of your take home pay before tax.
• Car leasing is another salary packaging option.
• Free personal and financial counselling for you and your family.
• Range of paid leave and flexible work arrangements.
• Support for a healthy lifestyle, access to fitness passport memberships and wellness programs.
• Regular training and support to succeed in your role, including paid induction for frontline staff.
• A strong record of promoting from within.

  
Achieve Australia takes safe hiring seriously.
We want to make sure the people we support are safe and well, and we expect all staff to help make that happen.
As part of applying for a job with us, you might need to go through some checks before you start. These could include things like:
  

• Reference checks
• National Police check
• NDIS Worker Check
• Working with Children check
• Verification of your right to work in Australia.

Please note that a criminal history does not automatically affect employment opportunities.
How to apply: To register your interest, please click ‘Apply Now’ and provide a resume. If you want to share a bit more about you, feel free to add a cover letter as well.
Accessibility and more information:
If you need any reasonable adjustments to help you apply, participate in the process and set you up for success, please reach out—we’re here to support you.
Reasonable adjustments are also available to support staff in their roles beyond recruitment.
Should you required any additional information or support, or experience any issues accessing information or the application form, and require this in an alternate format, you would like a copy of the role description, have questions about the role, or need help applying, please contact us at careers@achieveaustralia.org.au or call 02 9066 5550.
  
To learn more about Achieve Australia, visit our website: www.achieveaustralia.org.au
Salary: $80,000 plus super

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