Introduction National Disability Services (NDS) is Australia's peak body for disability service organisations. Representing 1,000 members across Australia, we are Australia’s biggest and most diverse network of disability service providers. Our valued members collectively operate several thousand services for more than 300,000 Australians with disability and employ a workforce of more than 100,000 people. NDS has a strong and influential presence in every state and territory across Australia. Our core functions are to advocate to government for sector-wide changes and improvements, to inform our members about issues that impact them, and to provide resources and services that assist them to deliver sustainable high quality support services for people with disability. NDS employees have the passion to make a difference, are driven to deliver the highest quality support and services to our members and thrive in an environment of positive change and continuous improvement. To find out more about NDS, please visit our website at https://nds.org.au Description About the Role: Location: Sydney Working Arrangement: Hybrid (at least 1 day in the office per week) Hours: Full-time, 5 days, 38 hours per week Status: Permanent Industrial Instrument: Non-Award Key Responsibilities: Manages Conference and Events Team Leads by example and develops strong collaborative relationships across the many NDS teams Coordinates work distribution across the team and is responsible for internal reporting. Contribute to the achievement of the NDS strategy through participation in special initiatives and programs Pre-event Coordination Manage pre-conference activities, including budget development, venue contracts, and timelines. Oversee online registration processes and respond to delegate queries. Source venues for conferences, networking functions, and workshops (face-to-face and virtual). Coordinate program development, speaker invitations, and accessible participation requirements. Collaborate with policy experts across the organisation to ensure programs address key sector issues and initiatives Manage virtual conference platform builds with suppliers. Event Communication Collaborate with marketing team to deliver promotional materials, delegate handouts and resources for sponsorship / exhibition packages. Monitor and grow NDS’s supporter database. Management of Live Day Activities Facilitate the delivery of online, hybrid, and face-to-face conferences and events. Manage onsite facilitation, sponsor/exhibitor requirements, and supplier coordination. Act as the primary contact point during events and resolve issues as they arise. Post-event Activities Finalise post-conference budgets and evaluations. Ensure timely completion of all post-event activities. Facilitate reporting back to sponsors / funders Other Responsibilities (applicable for all NDS employees): Perform other duties and responsibilities as required by manager/supervisor from time to time Comply with NDS’s policies and procedures at all times, including (but not limited to) HR, Quality, Work Health & Safety (WHS), IT, Security, and Data Privacy Respond to reasonable contact from NDS outside standard work hours if required as part of role responsibilities. Develop accessible versions of documents for internal and external distribution. Demonstrate the NDS values of Build respectful relationships, Lead change, Deliver clarity & impact, Support and develop others and Embrace diversity. Skills And Experiences Skills & Experience: Proven experience in coordinating large conferences and events (online and face-to-face), within budget Strong leadership skills and ability to lead a team High-level administrative skills and proficiency with MS Office 365 Suite, CRMs, meeting platforms, and virtual conference platforms. Excellent task and time management skills to handle multiple activities within deadlines. Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and attention to detail. Member service orientation and ability to work independently or as part of a team. Independent travel capability. A tertiary qualification in a related discipline What We Offer: Flexible working opportunities Salary packaging benefits Employee Assistance Program Staff Rewards & Discounts program Learning and development opportunities To Apply: We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join NDS. NDS is committed to supporting equal employment opportunities for individuals with disability and will provide reasonable workplace adjustments. We encourage potential applicants with lived experience to contact NDS to discuss any questions regarding individual workplace adjustments. NDS also provides adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via recruitment@nds.org.au or 02 9256 3141 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email or phone). Applications close: 28th September 2025. Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your Skills & Experience in the areas listed above by clicking on the Apply button. For further information please contact recruitment@nds.org.au. Please do not send your application to this email address, as it's for enquiries only. The successful applicant must be prepared to undertake a pre-employment police check. No agencies please.