Engagement and Events Assistant

About the job

Role description The Engagement and Events Assistant supports the Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI)'s engagement with members, regulators, government representatives, industry partners and other external stakeholders. The role is central to the coordination of meetings, consultations, workshops, industry forums, conferences and events, while also providing reliable executive and administrative support to the CEO and broader team. The position plays an important role in helping CALI deliver a professional and positive experience for members and stakeholders.

This is a varied role that combines stakeholder engagement, event coordination and organisational administration. You will be responsible for coordinating busy schedules, managing stakeholder information, supporting member engagement activities, organising meetings and events, and ensuring administrative activities are delivered accurately and on time.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, proactive and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a strong attention to detail. You will enjoy working with people, building relationships and helping ensure CALI's activities run smoothly and professionally.

As part of a small and collaborative team, you will have the prospect to work closely with senior leaders, member companies and a wide range of industry stakeholders. No two days are exactly the same, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, responsibility and being at the centre of organisational activity.

This is a full-time permanent role based in Sydney with hybrid working options.

Knowledge, experience and skills required

- Experience in administration, executive support, office coordination, stakeholder engagement, events or a similar role.




- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
- Ability to use initiative, exercise sound judgement and adapt to changing priorities.
- Professional and discreet approach when handling sensitive or confidential information.
- Strong digital literacy, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint and Microsoft Copilot.
- Experience coordinating meetings, events, consultations, stakeholder engagement activities or executive diaries will be highly regarded.
- Experience working in a small organisation where flexibility, teamwork and initiative are highly valued will be advantageous.

About CALI

We support Australians to make informed choices about their future and help them live in a healthy, confident and secure way over their lifetime.

Our members’ products and services give people peace of mind when making important decisions and provide a financial safety net during life’s biggest challenges.

We advocate for national policy settings that expand Australians’ access to the life insurance protection that suits them when they need it most.

CALI represents Australia's life insurers and reinsurers. The Australian life insurance industry is a multi-billion-dollar industry employing thousands of Australians and paying billions of dollars of benefits every year.

Our values guide everything we do:

- We're courageous leaders unafraid of change.
- We're trusted partners with integrity.
- We're proud advocates who believe in collaboration.

For more information, visit www.cali.org.au.

📌 Engagement and Events Assistant (Sydney)
🏢 Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI)
📍 Sydney