About Us
The Australian Institute of Architects is the peak body for the architectural profession in Australia, representing more than 14,000 members across the country and overseas. The Institute works to improve our built environment by promoting quality, responsible, and sustainable design.

About The Role
We're looking for someone to keep our Canberra office running smoothly. You'll support the Executive Leader with day-to-day operations, help coordinate member services and events, and be the welcoming face of the office for members and visitors.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys variety - one day you might be managing event logistics, the next you're supporting governance processes or helping members navigate their queries. You'll need to be organised, personable, and comfortable juggling multiple priorities.

This is a six-month contract with potential to extend, based onsite in our Canberra office.

Applicants must have unrestricted Australian work rights for this position.

What You'll Do:

• Manage reception and front of house, providing excellent service to members and visitors
• Provide administrative support including meetings, calendars, correspondence, reporting and briefing materials
• Coordinate member events and provide onsite support at functions
• Handle member enquiries and support membership services including applications, renewals and member portal queries
• Manage budget administration, expense processing and supplier relationships
• Support office operations and equipment maintenance
• Maintain accurate member data and records

What You'll Bring:

• Proven experience in administration, operations coordination or member services (professional associations, membership organisations or similar environments desirable)
• Practical skills with AI tools to work more efficiently and solve problems
• Strong event coordination and office management capabilities
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Budget administration and basic governance support experience
• A proactive, can-do attitude and ability to work independently
• Tertiary qualifications in business administration, communications or related field desirable but not essential

Why Work With Us?

• Be part of Australia's most prestigious architecture conference
• Contribute to the Institute's mission of promoting quality, responsible and sustainable design
• Professional development opportunities in a collaborative environment

Interested? Apply via SEEK today!

The Australian Institute of Architects is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.