Overview
Conference & Events Manager | Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA)
Surry Hills, 2010, NSW | Hybrid Working (WFH & WFO)
About the Organisation
The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) is a leading professional college supporting education, training, and professional development across Australia, New Zealand, and the Asia Pacific. We deliver high-quality conferences, webinars, and education programs that shape the careers of pathologists and laboratory professionals.
About the Opportunity
As Conference & Events Manager, you will lead the delivery of RCPA's conferences, scientific programs, and events, including webinars, education sessions, and the large-scale annual conference. You will manage a small events team and collaborate with committees and partners to ensure events are expertly planned, executed, and supported by clear, consistent delivery practices.
This is a rare opportunity to lead and elevate RCPA's event programs, working at the heart of a respected professional community.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage a small events team, providing guidance and practical oversight.
* Deliver a diverse portfolio of conferences, scientific programs and events to a high standard.
* Coordinate the organisation's events calendar across multiple formats, audiences and locations.
* Establish and embed consistent event procedures, frameworks and governance to support quality delivery.
* Coordinate scientific program development, including abstract processes, scheduling and speaker liaison, in partnership with committees and stakeholders.
* Manage event budgets, contracts, and suppliers, using insights to strengthen efficiency and future delivery.
To be successful, you will have
* Proven experience managing complex conferences, events, or scientific programs in a regulated or professional environment.
* A practical, organised approach with the ability to bring structure to evolving programs.
* Experience leading or supporting events staff in a collaborative environment.
* Confidence working with senior stakeholders, committees and subject matter experts.
* Experience coordinating scientific or education-based programs, including abstract processes.
* Experience managing event budgets, contracts and supplier relationships.
* Comfort working across event technologies and systems, with flexibility for occasional travel and out of hours work.
Why Join RCPA?
* Make a meaningful impact in advancing pathology and healthcare.
* Work in a collaborative, people-focused environment that values balance and teamwork.
* Flexible hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance.
* Access professional development opportunities, salary packaging, and generous time-in-lieu.
* Be part of a respected organisation continuing to strengthen its impact across healthcare.
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