Program and Events Manager - Young Leadership Dialogue
12 Month Maternity Leave Position
Australian American Leadership Dialogue (AALD)
Location: Melbourne
Employment Type: Full-time, 12 Month Maternity Leave Position
About the Australian American Leadership Dialogue:
The Australian American Leadership Dialogue (AALD) is a track 1.5 private diplomatic initiative, which brings together Australian and American Leaders from government, defence, security, cyber, industry, space, technology, media, education, and the community to help review and refine the parameters of the Australian American bilateral relationship.
About the Young Leadership Dialogue Program
The Young Leadership Dialogue (YLD) is a two-year bilateral program that brings together an outstanding group of young leaders from Australia and the United States to discuss areas of mutual interest and strategic importance, advancing understanding and cooperation between our two nations. It has been globally recognised as a tier-one leadership program providing delegates with a unique opportunity to engage with a broad peer group to broaden and strengthen the Australian American relationship.
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About the Role
As Program and Events Manager for the Young Leadership Dialogue (YLD), you will manage the day-to-day operations of the YLD program and events, providing high-level event, administration, and business coordination to ensure the smooth delivery of the program and its events throughout the year.
You will organise and execute in-person events in Australia and the United States, as well as coordinate virtual events throughout the calendar year.
This is a full-time maternity cover position, suited to someone with excellent events, administration, communication, coordination, systems, and stakeholder skills – ideally with experience in a government or corporate events' sector role.
Key Attributes and Responsibilities
We are seeking a highly organised and self-motivated Events and Program Manager to coordinate and deliver complex, multi-tiered programs. The role requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, a proactive and can-do approach, strong attention to detail, and the ability to confidently manage multiple priorities and deadlines. The successful candidate will bring strong people skills, enjoy working collaboratively within a small and supportive team, and be comfortable operating across digital platforms and tools.
Skills and Experience
Demonstrated experience in event and program management, including the delivery of multi-stakeholder programs and events
Proven project management experience, with the ability to plan, coordinate, and deliver events and programs to deadline
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with experience building and maintaining relationships with delegates, alumni, and stakeholders
Proficiency in event management and CRM platforms (EventsAir experience desirable but not essential) and the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
Confidence learning and adapting to new systems and processes
Demonstrated fluency in using AI tools responsibly in the workplace to enhance productivity, analysis, and decision-making.
Travel
The Program and Events Manager - Young Leadership Dialogue may be required to travel within Australia and to the United States. Frequent travel is not required.
How to Apply
If your skills and experience align with this role, we would love to hear from you. Please click Apply and submit a cover letter with your resume outlining your interest and suitability for the position.
Applications will be acknowledged and assessed as they are received. Early applications are encouraged.
Contact:
Toni Rikys
Executive General Manager
Closing Date: Monday 23 February COB
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