Conference & Events Manager | Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA)

• Surry Hills, 2010 NSW | Hybrid Working (WFH & WFO)
• Full-time, Permanent | $125k + Super | NFP Member Association
• Senior role focused on delivery in a collaborative team

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.

If you are an experienced events professional looking to lead complex conferences and programs in a respected, purpose-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now via this link: https://www.beaumontpeople.com.au/job-details/conference-events-manager-in-associations-memberships-jobs-1471562

For a confidential discussion, contact Lily at lily.bates@beaumontpeople.com.au or 02 9093 4908.

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