Ageing Australiais the nationalpeak bodyrepresentingprovidersacross the aged caresector, includingretirement living, seniors housing, residential care, home care, community care, and related services.We advocate for our members,providingexpert advice,resourcesand tailored services to ensure they deliver exceptional care to older Australians.

Why Join us?

At Ageing Australia, we foster a culture of care, growth, and collaboration.We’reproud to offer:

five weeks(pro-rata)of paid annual leave

genuinehybridwork options

access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and yourimmediatefamily

be part of a values-driven organisation thattruly cares— about its people, its members, and the future of aged care

About therole:

As Manager, State Eventsyou willlead the successful delivery of Ageing Australia’s program of State conferences, member events and activitiestoensure they meet the needs of Ageing Australia Members and other key sector stakeholders.

Youwill work within a collaborative team, reporting to theDirector,Learning andEventsand interact closely with internal experts,membersand external stakeholders.

Please note that this is a full-time fixed term position with an end date of6 August 2027. This role can be done from anywhere in Australia.

Keyresponsibilities include:

Lead,designand deliver Ageing Australia’s State Conferences andevents, aligned to strategicobjectivesand member needs.

Lead the State Events team, setting priorities, managing performance andworkloadsand supporting career development.

Develop annualand three-year event plans, including event strategy, programs,venuesand budgets.

Lead conference program development, including themes, content,speakersand subject matter expert engagement.

Build and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, sponsors, exhibitors, speakers, suppliers, governmentrepresentativesand industry leaders.

Support event sponsorship and trade exhibition sales, including customised sponsorship packages and sponsor relationships.

Work with Marketing and Communications to deliver event marketing campaigns and strengthen brand visibility.

Manage event suppliers,



contracts,logisticsand operational requirements.

Identifyand manage event risks, contingencyplanningand operational continuity.

ManageState event budgets, revenuetargetsand financial outcomes.

Monitor and report on event performanceto inform future event strategy.

Aboutyou:

To be successful in this role you willhave:

Demonstrated experience developing conference or event programs, including researching industry trends,identifyingcontentopportunitiesand working with subject matter experts or content producers to develop engaging educational content.

Tertiary qualifications and relevant experience in event management, business, marketing,communicationsor a related discipline.

Strong leadership, stakeholdermanagementand interpersonal skills, withdemonstratedexperience leading and developing high-performing teams through coaching, performance management, workload planning and fostering a collaborative culture.

Critical thinking skills and experience developing,implementingandmonitoringstrategic and operational plans.

High-level digitalproficiency, including experience across event and marketing platforms, formats and channels, and conference management IT systems.

Strong commercial acumen, including the ability to evaluate, negotiate andinitiateactivities.

Strong time management and organisational skills, withdemonstratedability to manage multiple projects and teams in a fast-paced environment.

Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, support internal teams as a businesspartnerand respond effectively to internal and external stakeholder needs.

Strong event execution skills, withdemonstratedexperience in conference and events management processes and procedures.

Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to providetimely,accurateand professional service across all levels of the organisation.





Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team environment with a ‘can do’ attitude.

Willingness and ability to work outside normal business hours, with some national travelrequired(TOIL policy in place).

Knowledge, experience, and/or understanding of the key stakeholders and challenges facing the aged care sector.

Experience using event management,CRMand project management systems (e.g.EventsAIR, HubSpot andClickUp) to support event delivery, stakeholderengagementand project management.

Excellent financial literacy, budgeting, research,reportingand evaluation skills.

We believe diverse and inclusive workplaces create strongerorganisationsand better outcomes for the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of allbackgrounds, experiences and identities and are committed to fostering a respectful,inclusiveand welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued.

Ageing Australia strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and is committed to supporting meaningful reconciliation, culturalsafetyand respectful practice across ourorganisation.

How to apply:Click the “Apply” button andsubmityour application with your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. Alternatively, apply via our career's portal:about-us/careers/#current-opp

Werequirefederal police check as an essential selectioncomponentfor this role, please consider this requirement whensubmittingyour application.

Closing date: 25 September 2026. This advertisement may be withdrawn prior to the closing date, depending on the progress of the recruitment process.

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📌 State Conferences & Events Lead (New South Wales)
🏢 Ageing Australia
📍 New South Wales