About Rural Health West

Rural Health West aims to improve access to quality healthcare for rural communities through the provision of a highly skilled, motivated and sustainable medical, nursing, midwifery, dental and allied health workforce. We are a not-for-profit organisation primarily funded through WA Country Health Service and the Australian Government Department of Health.

Short term contract (1.0 FTE, Full-time)

We’re looking for an experienced Event Coordinator to join our small, dedicated team on a short-term contract, to May 2027, with the possibility of extension.

You’ll play an significant role in delivering meaningful, high-quality conferences, awards and professional events that connect, recognise and support rural and remote health professionals across Western Australia.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys the energy and variety of event delivery, from coordinating venues, suppliers and contractors behind the scenes, to helping bring events to life on the day.

What you will be doing

As Event Coordinator, you’ll be involved across every stage of event delivery, including:

- Planning and coordinating conferences, awards and professional events
- Booking and managing venues, suppliers and contractors
- Coordinating venue, AV and technical requirements
- Liaising with event delegates throughout the registration and event process
- Supporting event communications and logistics
- Coordinating on-site event delivery and troubleshooting on the day
- Working closely with the Event Manager to ensure events are delivered on time,



on budget and to a high standard

About you You’re an experienced event professional who enjoys working collaboratively and takes pride in delivering well-organised, purposeful events.

You’ll bring

· Proven experience coordinating conferences, events or similar professional functions

· Experience working with venues, suppliers, contractors and other event partners

· Excellent communication and relationship-management skills, with the ability to build positive, lasting relationships

· A collaborative approach and willingness to pitch in wherever needed

Most importantly, you’ll care about delivering meaningful, well-run events. If you’re an experienced event professional looking for a hands-on role where your work makes a genuine difference, we’d love to hear from you.

How to apply To be considered for the role, applicants must apply via Seek with a CV and a detailed covering letter outlining how your skills and experience align with the role and our organisational values (PDF or Word).

To find out more about the role, please refer to the Position Description by visiting www.ruralhealthwest.com.au/employment, and the "Work with us" section to find the Position Description.

For further information, please contact Rural Health West on [08 6389 4500](tel:08 6389 4500).

Applications close – Friday, 2 October 2026, however, we reserve the right to appoint prior to this time.

For any information about working with Rural Health West, please contact our HR team at [email protected]. We’d love to hear from you.

📌 Event Coordinator (Nedlands)
🏢 Rural Health West
📍 Nedlands