CONFERENCE AND EVENTS LEAD

Speech Pathology Australia

Full-time, 10 Month Fixed Contract (Parental Leave cover)

Melbourne (hybrid)

Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) is the national body representing over 16,000 members in the speech pathology profession. SPA supports and regulates the ethical, clinical and professional standards of its members as well as lobbying and advocating on behalf of all Australians living with communication and swallowing difficulties.

Speech Pathology Australia has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and innovative Conference and events manager. We are seeking a dynamic Conference and Events Lead to provide strategic leadership and operational delivery of Speech Pathology Australia’s national conference, branch events, and National Office–delivered events. This role ensures high-quality, financially sustainable, and strategically aligned events that support the Association’s objectives.

About the Role

As the Conference and Events Lead, you will:

• Drive the strategic direction of our events portfolio, aligning activities with our Strategic Plan.
• Oversee the planning and delivery of the annual national conference, including program development, sponsorship, marketing, and logistics.
• Provide governance and functional oversight for branch and National Office events, ensuring consistency, quality, and risk management.
• Manage budgets and financial sustainability through effective cost control and revenue generation.
• Lead and develop a collaborative, high-performing Conference & Events team.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, branches, committees, sponsors, and suppliers.
• This is a fantastic opportunity to lead innovative and engaging events that make a real impact in the allied health sector.

About You

You are an experienced events professional with a passion for delivering exceptional conferences and events. You thrive in a leadership role and enjoy balancing strategic oversight with hands-on delivery.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Event Management.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale conferences and events end-to-end.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage a team effectively.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building capabilities.
• Financial acumen and risk management expertise.
• High-level written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong digital capability, including experience with event and data management systems.

Desirable

• Experience with EventsAir and/or iMIS platforms.
• Experience delivering events for health or allied health professionals.

This is a full-time, 10-month fixed term contract with the role based in Melbourne with flexibility for remote work. Occasional interstate travel and out-of-hours work may be required

Why Join us at Speech Pathology Australia?

At Speech Pathology Australia, we pride ourselves on a supportive and inclusive workplace culture. Here's why you should consider joining our team:

• Work with a passionate team committed to advancing speech pathology.
• Flexible working arrangements and supportive culture.
• Professional development

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the requirements of the position. Submit your application via the portal/ Quick Apply.

We will review applications as they are received. Applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. As such, the closing date is subject to change without notice.

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