Posted Thursday 31 October 2024 at 1:00 pm
About us
The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) is the leading advocate for surgical standards, professionalism and surgical education in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. The College is a not-for-profit organisation that represents more than 8600 surgeons and 1300 surgical trainees and Specialist International Medical Graduates.
RACS also supports healthcare and surgical education in the Asia-Pacific region and is a substantial funder of surgical research. There are nine surgical specialties in Australasia: Cardiothoracic Surgery, General Surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Urology, and Vascular Surgery.
About the Role
As the Manager, Conferences and Events, you will lead a talented team to deliver seamless events that reflect RACS' values and strategic goals. Your role will encompass day-to-day management, strategic planning, and continuous improvement of event delivery, with a strong focus on engagement, collaboration, and innovation. You will play a pivotal role in growing event sponsorships, managing key relationships with specialty societies, and ensuring that each event meets the high standards expected by RACS and its stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the Conferences and Events team, fostering a collaborative, professional, successful and high-performance culture.Develop and implement a strategic events plan aligned with RACS' values and objectives.Oversee the successful execution of large-scale conferences, ensuring operational excellence and high-quality delivery.Manage budgeting, sponsorships, and partnerships to drive revenue and strengthen event impact.Engage with key stakeholders, including Fellows, specialty societies, venues, sponsors, and vendors, to build and maintain long-term relationships.Provide strategic and operational support to RACS committees and boards involved in event planning.Continuously assess and mitigate risks associated with event delivery, ensuring a safe and effective experience for all attendees.About You
You bring proven experience managing high-profile conferences and events, ideally within a complex or healthcare-related environment. With a strong background in budgeting, strategic planning, and team leadership, you are known for your collaborative approach and ability to navigate complex challenges with confidence.
Qualifications and Skills:
Tertiary qualification in events or business management or substantial relevant experience.Extensive experience in managing large conferences and major marketing campaigns.Strong financial acumen and experience in budgeting, contract management, and sponsorship negotiation.Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and a professional approach to stakeholder engagement.Effective leadership and mentoring skills, fostering a positive and productive team environment.Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic setting.At our organisation, we are proud to have a positive impact on improving health outcomes in the community. Our people are especially important to us, we treat everyone fairly and are mindful of our colleagues and their wellbeing. Working at RACS, you will thrive in our environment where we recognise that we are all one team. Our employees are at their best when they have balance in their lives, so by joining our team you will have:
flexibility to combine working from home with time spent in the officeRACS Professional Development Framework (Grow at RACS)access to a wellbeing appadditional, gifted leave at the end of the yearaccess to online learning portal THRIVE with a catalogue of 89,000+ coursesaccess to an Employee Assistance Program which includes counselling for personal and work-related issues, support for family members, legal support, career development and planning, nutrition & lifestyle advice as well as financial counsellingWe genuinely care about our employees' health and wellbeing and encourage our people to bring their whole selves to work.
How to apply?
To apply for this role please submit your application by clicking on the "Apply Now" button to submit a cover letter, resume and answer the outlined selection criteria.
Please note we will be reviewing applications as they come in. Enquiries can be directed to ****** however, applications emailed to this address will not be accepted.
RACS is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion in our workforce. The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people as the traditional landowners of Australia and Maori as the tangata whenua (people of the land) of Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to creating employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and Maori and building an environment that is inclusive, culturally safe and appropriate.
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