About us

Dietitians Australia is the peak industry body for dietetic and nutrition professionals, representing over 9,000 members in Australia and overseas. Our mission is to champion the professional nutrition and dietetic workforce to empower people and communities. We are the leading voice of nutrition and dietetics, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

About the role

As the Events Support Officer, you will play a key role in planning and coordinating high-quality continuing professional development (CPD) events, under the supervision of the Education Centre Manager. This includes webinars, hybrid and face-to-face events, symposiums, and conferences. You will also support the administration of event management platforms and provide coordination across the Education Centre’s activities.

This is a full-time, permanent role based in Canberra, with flexible remote and hybrid working arrangements available.

In this role, you will:

• Coordinate event project plans, budgets, timelines, and operations across multiple platforms.
• Provide event support for CPD activities, conferences, and Centre for Advanced Learning courses.
• Administer and maintain event management systems, including registration pages and technical operations.
• Deliver high-level administrative support to resources offered to members, such as ProQuest, Practice-Based Evidence in Nutrition, and the Nutrition and Dietetics Journal.
• Support quality improvement initiatives to evaluate and strengthen event-related processes.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Respond to member and stakeholder enquiries in a timely and professional manner.

About you

We are seeking a highly organised and motivated professional with a passion for delivering high-quality events and excellent stakeholder support. You will bring:

• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating events, including webinars, hybrid and in-person formats.
• High-level written and oral communication skills, with experience preparing reports and correspondence.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Project management, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and experience with event or learning management systems (desirable).
• Experience in a not-for-profit or member-based organisation (desirable).

Why join us?

At Dietitians Australia, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values diversity, inclusion and the impact of nutrition on communities across Australia. We offer:

• A flexible hybrid or remote work environment.
• Opportunities to contribute to the delivery of events that support professional learning and development for dietitians and nutrition professionals.
• A supportive and collaborative team culture where your skills will help shape the success of our Education Centre.
• The chance to work on a variety of dynamic and engaging projects that make a real difference.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV (no more than 3 pages) via Seek, along with a written response (maximum 2 pages) addressing your skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the role.