Careers at CEDA

Position:               Event Manager

Reports to:           Associate Director Content Programming 

Business Units:   Programming & Marketing

Location:              Perth, WA

Work type:           Full Time 

Duration:              Permanent Ongoing

Company Overview

CEDA – the Committee for Economic Development of Australia – is an independent, not-for-profit member-based think tank that works to champion ideas, research and policy reform. We do this by identifying policy issues that matter for Australia’s future and pursuing solutions to positively shape economic and social development in Australia.

CEDA's national membership base includes Australia's leading businesses, community organisations, government departments and academic institutions. The organisation was founded in 1960 by leading economist Sir Douglas Copland, and his legacy of applying economic analysis to practical problems to aid the development of Australia has continued for over 60 years. 

At CEDA, our work today is shaping Australia’s tomorrow by connecting facts, ideas and debates, that are aligned to our values: 

• We are open, honest and trusted
• We are curious about ideas and opportunities
• We succeed together
• We are brave in our approach and ambitions
• We are passionate about working with our members for the greater good

Are you up for your next challenge?

Are you passionate about events management and interested in public policy issues?

If you are, then we’d love to have you in our team.

An exciting opportunity awaits for a dynamic and self-driven Event Manager who can manage and deliver innovative, high-quality face to face, hybrid and digital events on a permanent ongoing basis.  As part of our state-based team in Perth, the Events Manager will be working with a nationally diverse Programming team in delivering end to end events logistics and managing adhoc day to day office operations.

To be successful in this role, you must love collaboration and have at least 3-5 years of experience in event coordination. Your ability to build relationships and engage with key stakeholders will be critical. Reporting to the Associate Director, Programming & Marketing, your day-to-day activities will include:

• Supporting and administering face to face and digital event planning, marketing and pre, during and post event delivery (i.e. speaker liaison, venue booking, AV, supplier coordination, onsite registration, on the day staff supervision, livestream tech rehearsals etc.).
• Building, publishing and marketing events as per programming and marketing deadlines using the CRM (Microsoft Dynamics) and CMS.
• Supporting sponsor relationships by managing deliverables according to contract arrangements for events.
• Participating in virtual roundtables and providing support to speaker, host and attendees.
• Preparing event materials, and administration including event budgets and reporting.
• Providing daily customer service contact and response to various member and membership enquiries and accurate recording of membership administration in the CRM.
• Adhoc office management activities to deliver effective daily operation (i.e. ordering /receiving office provisions, WHS requirements and engagement with building management and external suppliers).

You’ll love this role if you are:

• A self-starter with excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
• Have experience and confidence in engaging with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• You have demonstrated high level accuracy, efficiency and organisational skills, combined with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Are an experienced CRM/CMS user and highly proficient in MS office.
• Have a keen interest in current and emerging public policy issues.
• Are a critical thinker, passionate about innovation and have commercial awareness.
• Have at least 2-3 years experience as an Event Coordinator managing corporate events.
• Have the ability to work as part of a multifunctional, multidisciplinary national team, valuing collegiate team effort and alignment to CEDA values.

Our work environment is fun and fast-paced, we embrace our values, work flexibly and celebrate success. Our perks include:

• Flexible working conditions;
• Additional week of leave at year-end;
• Wellbeing leave and flexible Floating public holidays;
• 12 weeks paid parental leave;
• 20 days paid family & domestic violence leave;
• Commitment to learning and development;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Salary Packaging benefits;
• Hybrid working.

How do we connect with you?

Please email your CV and cover letter to careers@ceda.com.au (please include Event Manager in the subject line). The cover letter must be addressed to Ms Joanne O’Callaghan, Associate Director Content Programming, and detail how your skills and experience align with this position. Closing date for all applications will be Friday, 17 November 2023, but may close earlier if a suitable candidate is identified.

A salary commensurate with experience and skills and CEDA’s broader benefits will be offered to the successful candidate.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates from diverse backgrounds.  CEDA is a purpose-driven and inclusive organisation aiming to drive change on issues that matter to the community. We embrace and value the diverse talents of our people and provide an inclusive work environment where people feel safe, and they belong. Join us and experience this first-hand! Apply now.

Please be reminded that all personal information collected during the selection process will only be used for recruitment and employment purposes.

Position:        Executive Assistant

Reports to:   CEO

Location:      VIC

Work type:   Full Time

Duration:      Permanent Ongoing

Company Overview

CEDA – the Committee for Economic Development of Australia – is an independent, not-for-profit member-based think tank that works to champion ideas, research and policy reform to positively shape economic and social development for all Australians.

We work closely with our national membership base includes Australia's leading businesses, community organisations, government departments and academic institutions.

Passion with purpose.

Are you up for your next EA (Executive Assistant) challenge?

Are you ready to work alongside one of Australia's most dynamic and supportive CEOs and leadership teams?

The Committee for Economic Development of Australia is on the lookout for a first-rate executive assistant to thrive in a highly engaged, values and purpose-driven workplace.

If you relish the opportunity to play a key role as creative problem solver and cultural carrier in an energetic and supportive organisation, then we want to hear from you for this this exceptional opportunity.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage and prioritise the CEO’s schedule, including calendar management, travel arrangements, meeting coordination and follow-up actions as required.

• Manage the CEO correspondence and communication (email, phone etc) highlighting matters requiring attention, with associated deadlines.

• Assist the Company Secretary in coordinating board and committee meetings, agendas and follow-up meeting actions.

• Project Management and Working Group participation as required.

• Melbourne office management (i.e. purchasing office supplies etc.) and administrative support in managing documentation/filing system.

• Participate in other ad-hoc activities to support collaboration, interactions and communications across CEDA in alignment with CEDA values.

You’ll love this role if you:

• Have great communication skills that allow you to build relationships with people at all levels, including senior internal and external stakeholders.

• You have experience providing support to C-Suite executives and Board members.

• Like managing competing priorities and can be agile in the face of shifting demands.

• You have strong organisational skills and love a busy pace of work.

• Like taking a creative approach to solving problems and are confident to make decisions.

• Have great attention to detail and are able to pick up on the small but important things.

• Enjoy taking the initiative and making suggestions on how to improve work process, practice and environment.

• Proficiency with Microsoft suite of products (i.e Dynamics 365 CRM, MS Office, Adobe etc).

• Experience in the Diligent system would be an advantage.

• You align with our values that we live every day at CEDA:

o We are open, honest and trusted

o We are curious about ideas and opportunities

o We succeed together

o We are brave in our approach and ambitions

o We are passionate about working with our members for the greater good

Our work environment is fun and fast-paced, we embrace our values, work flexibly and celebrate success. 

Our perks include:

• Flexible and Hybrid working conditions;

• Additional week of leave at year-end;

• Wellbeing leave and flexible Floating public holidays;

• 12 weeks paid parental leave;

• 20 days paid family & domestic violence leave;

• Commitment to learning and development;

• Employee Assistance Program;

• Salary Packaging benefits;

How do we connect with you?

Please email your CV and cover letter to careers@ceda.com.au (please include Executive Assistant in the subject line). The cover letter must be addressed to Ms Jill Carter, Director of People and Culture, and detail how your skills and experience align with this position. Closing date for all applications will be Thursday, 30 November 2023, but may close earlier if a suitable candidate is identified. 

A salary commensurate with experience and skills and CEDA’s broader benefits will be offered to the successful candidate.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates from diverse backgrounds. CEDA is a purpose-driven and inclusive organisation aiming to drive change on issues that matter to the community. We embrace and value the diverse talents of our people and provide an inclusive work environment where people feel safe and they belong. Join us and experience this first-hand! Apply now.

Please be reminded that all personal information collected during the selection process will only be used for recruitment and employment purposes.

Position: Senior Manager Membership & Engagement

Reports to: Associate Director Membership

Business Unit: Membership

Location: Brisbane, Melbourne or Perth

Work type: Full Time

Duration: 12 months contract

Company Overview

Passion with purpose.
CEDA – the Committee for Economic Development of Australia – is an independent, not-for-profit member-based think tank that works to champion ideas, research and policy reform to positively shape economic and social development for all Australians.

We work closely with our national membership base that includes Australia's leading businesses, community organisations, government departments and academic institutions.

Are you looking for a career step up?

Are you passionate about membership, relationship management and creating impact? If you are, then we’d love to hear from you.

We are currently looking for a Senior Manager, Membership and Engagement on a 12-month contract to join our nationally dispersed Membership team and actively identify, retain and engage CEDA members.

Key responsibilities:

• Member growth : Actively prospect, identify and recruit new members.

• Account management: Managing 80 – 120 accounts for member organisations, including the primary relationship with the decision maker(s) and gaining insight into the organisation and how they can best engage with CEDA to maximise member value proposition.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and maintain relationships with local representatives of member organisations.

• Member Strategy: Contribute and support the development and activation of membership engagement and retention strategy.

• Sponsorship: Work collaboratively with the Programming Team to identify members interested in sponsorship of CEDA’s program and support sales of sponsorship packages and event tickets

• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to maximise member value proposition and develop innovative solutions to better service members and attract new members

• Reporting: Contribute to membership financial forecasting and reporting

• Customer Service: Ensure the highest standard of customer service is delivered to members and stakeholders at all times

• Hosting Roundtables: Represent CEDA as a host/MC at roundtables and public events when required

You’ll love this role if you:

• have 5+ years of corporate or government work experience in membership, business development, professional services, sales/ marketing/communications, or related field (essential);

• have proven ability to build high-level relationships with senior executive personnel and stakeholders and work collaboratively with all sectors, including government, business, academia and NFP;

• demonstrated sound knowledge of membership attraction and retention strategies and ability to convert prospects to membership revenue;

• have a keen interest in current and emerging public policy issues;

• demonstrated success in implementing successful business development and engagement strategies;

• have strong communication skills, confident presentation abilities and the ability to communicate complex ideas and influence decision-makers;

• demonstrated initiative, prioritisation and administration skills with an ability to work under minimal supervision;

• have a high level of financial literacy and experience in working with targets and meeting budgets;

• have strong attention to detail and high-level competencies in Microsoft Office suite and CRM systems (Dynamics 365 preferred);

• have relevant Tertiary qualifications, i.e. Bachelor of Commerce, International Business, Marketing, Communications or similar (desirable);

• Values aligned to: -

o Trust

o Curiosity

o Succeed together

o Bravery

o Passion.

Our work environment is fun and fast-paced, we embrace our values, work flexibly and celebrate success. Our perks include:

• Flexible and Hybrid working conditions;

• Additional week of paid leave at year-end;

• Wellbeing leave and flexible Floating public holidays;

• 12 weeks paid parental leave;

• 20 days paid family & domestic violence leave;

• Commitment to learning and development;

• Employee Assistance Program;

• Salary Packaging benefits;

How do we connect with you?

Please email your CV and cover letter to careers@ceda.com.au (please include Senior Manager Membership & Engagement in the subject line). The cover letter must be addressed to Ms Mel Nelson, Director Membership & Education, and detail how your skills and experience align with this position. Closing date for all applications will be Friday, 15 December 2023, but may close earlier if a suitable candidate is identified.

A salary commensurate with experience and skills and CEDA’s broader benefits will be offered to the successful candidate.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates from diverse backgrounds. CEDA is a purpose-driven and inclusive organisation aiming to drive change on issues that matter to the community. We embrace and value the diverse talents of our people and provide an inclusive work environment where people feel safe and they belong. Join us and experience this first-hand! Apply now.

Please be reminded that all personal information collected during the selection process will only be used for recruitment and employment purposes.