Events & Professional Development Specialist

Beaumont People; Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaumont People is seeking an Events & Professional Development Specialist for a National Industry Association in Sydney CBD. You will deliver conferences, networking events, executive roundtables and professional development programs, coordinating end-to-end from planning to delivery.

This permanent full-time role offers growth, exposure to senior leaders, collaboration with speakers, sponsors and members, and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating professional, corporate, association or member-based events.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, customer service and communication skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Confidence working across systems, databases and digital platforms.
• Adaptable, collaborative and willing to roll up your sleeves when needed.
• A genuine passion for events and creating exceptional participant experiences.
• Experience within financial services, associations, membership organisations or professional services environments is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate conferences, networking events, executive roundtables and professional development programs.
• Manage registrations, participant communications and database administration.
• Coordinate venues, suppliers, catering, travel, audiovisual and logistics.
• Liaise with speakers, sponsors, members and external stakeholders.
• Support the delivery of professional development courses, workshops and masterclasses.
• Work closely with the Marketing team to support event promotion and member engagement activities.
• Monitor registrations, event performance and participant feedback.
• Assist with budget tracking, supplier management and sponsorship deliverables.
• Maintain event and program calendars to support effective planning and delivery.
• Contribute ideas to improve existing programs and develop new offerings.

Skills

Event coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Job description

Events & Professional Development Specialist

Events & Professional Development Specialist | National Industry Association

• Professional & Career Development Opportunities

Events & Professional Development Specialist | National Industry Association

• Full-Time, Permanent Opportunity
• $100k - $110k + Super | Sydney CBD, NSW
• Professional & Career Development Opportunities

About the Organisation

Our client is a highly regarded national industry association representing a diverse membership of organisations across Australia's financial and professional services sectors. Through industry advocacy, professional development and a comprehensive events program, the organisation plays an important role in connecting members, supporting capability development and fostering meaningful industry engagement.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Manager, you'll play a key role in delivering a diverse portfolio of conferences, networking events, executive roundtables and professional development programs. Working closely with members, speakers, sponsors and senior stakeholders, you'll support the end-to-end delivery of high-quality events and learning experiences while contributing to the ongoing growth and evolution of the program.

This newly redesigned role offers genuine scope to take on increased responsibility, build strong industry relationships and develop your career within a dynamic membership-based environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate conferences, networking events, executive roundtables and professional development programs
• Manage registrations, participant communications and database administration
• Coordinate venues, suppliers, catering, travel, audiovisual and logistics
• Liaise with speakers, sponsors, members and external stakeholders
• Support the delivery of professional development courses, workshops and masterclasses
• Work closely with the Marketing team to support event promotion and member engagement activities
• Monitor registrations, event performance and participant feedback
• Assist with budget tracking, supplier management and sponsorship deliverables
• Maintain event and program calendars to support effective planning and delivery
• Contribute ideas to improve existing programs and develop new offerings

About You

• Experience coordinating professional, corporate, association or member-based events
• Strong organisational skills, exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, customer service and communication skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach
• Confidence working across systems, databases and digital platforms
• Adaptable, collaborative and willing to roll up your sleeves when needed
• A genuine passion for events and creating exceptional participant experiences
• Experience within financial services, associations, membership organisations or professional services environments is highly regarded

Why You'll Love It

• Join a collaborative, high-performing and supportive team
• Exposure to senior industry leaders and influential stakeholders
• Opportunity to work on high-profile conferences, events and programs
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Supportive leadership team committed to mentoring and development
• Flexible workplace culture valuing initiative and accountability

At Beaumont People, we believe a diverse workplace is a happy workplace and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know how we can support you.