Friday, 21 January 2022
Position vacant: Professional Development & Events Officer
- POSITION TYPE: Full-time (negotiable to 0.9 FTE)
- LOCATION: Canberra CBD
- REPORTING TO: Chief Executive Officer
- REMUNERATION: Negotiable depending on experience
About the ACT Law Society
The ACT Law Society is the peak body for legal practitioners in the ACT. We represent and advocate for the legal profession in the ACT and maintain professional standards for the protection of the public. We also provide a range of general legal information resources to assist members of the public with understanding legal problems.
About the role
The Professional Development and Events Officer is responsible for managing, delivering and growing the Society’s annual program of professional development and member-focused engagement events.
This is a hands-on role, encompassing all aspects of planning and delivering member engagement events as well as a professional development program to cater for the lifelong learning needs of members. You will work closely with other team members and with event partners to facilitate successful events throughout the year. The role is responsible for both administrative and logistical components of events.
This role will require a flexible approach and availability to work after hours on occasion. In return, we provide flexibility with your hours of work, a 35-hour work week, additional paid leave between Christmas and New Year, training opportunities, and our employee assistance program.
Main duties/responsibilities
- Develop, implement and monitor an annual program of continuing professional development (CPD) and other events, including seminars, conferences and social events
- Identify (in consultation with the CEO, Committee Chairs and other staff) emerging issues of importance to legal practitioners and source appropriate CPD activities
- Schedule and maintain events in content system/CRM, monitor registrations and troubleshoot any issues
- Organise and communicate event calendar, working closely with other staff to ensure events are planned and integrated with other member offerings
- Manage all tasks pre, during and post events including but not limited to:
- sourcing presenters and coordinating travel and accommodation arrangements
- budget development and management
- securing suppliers (venue, catering, audio-visual etc)
- producing workshop manuals and other materials
- arranging room set up and facilities management
- managing attendance and post event documentation and activity reporting
- attendance at events to ensure overall quality is maintained
- Supervise casual team members in event support roles
- Virtual event management including setting up and running webinars, presenter management, and supporting virtual and/or hybrid conferences
- Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with all key internal and external stakeholder groups
- Contribute to promotion of CPD and events, working with the Communications Officer
- Respond to member enquiries (via phone, email and/or in person) including guidance about CPD requirements and support with event registrations
- Manage an annual CPD audit program
- Identify opportunities to improve event offerings and resources
- Prepare content about CPD and events for a variety of Society communications
- Perform other duties as directed and as necessary within a small team
Key competencies
- Demonstrated experience in executing learning solutions and/or events, particularly in a membership or professional services organisation
- Attention to detail with strong project management skills
- Capability and experience in budget development and management
- Well developed interpersonal skills, including communication, negotiation and influencing skills
- Excellent time management skills including ability to plan, set priorities and to meet deadlines
- Strong IT skills – content management/customer relationship software, microsoft office suite
- A can do attitude and enthusiasm to work as part of a small and productive team
- Flexibility to work after hours on occasion
Desirable:
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as L&D, event management, project management, marketing, business, or relevant experience in legal/professional learning and development
- Experience working in a member-based association
- Knowledge and understanding of the legal services sector
Performance goals
- Deliver an annual program of CPD and other events that is planned and integrated to organisational strategy and other member services
- Respond to professional development and event enquiries in a timely manner
- Manage delivery of events within agreed budget
- Complete event administration tasks on time
- Deal with clients, suppliers and other employees professionally at all times
- Contribute to a workplace culture that is consistent with the Society’s vision and objects
- Work in a manner consistent with the Society’s policies and procedures
How to apply
To apply, email a cover letter of no more than two pages outlining your interest in the role and addressing the required skills and experience together with a current CV to mail@actlawsociety.asn.au with “PD & Events Officer” in the subject line. Applications must include a cover letter addressing the skills required, together with a current CV.
Enquiries about the role can be directed to mail@actlawsociety.asn.au or (02) 6274 0300.
Applications close midnight Monday 14 February 2022.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. A police check is required for this role.