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WORK AT ACON’S PRIDE INCLUSION PROGRAMS
We’re here to help make the places where our community members live, work, study and play more inclusive of LGBTQ people. We do this by working with a range of organisations to help ensure that LGBTQ people feel included and supported.
Why work for ACON?
ACON is an inclusive employer offering an innovative, inclusive and welcoming workplace.
Diversity and inclusion are at the core of who we are, they are strengths that we celebrate and demonstrate through our workforce and the delivery of all of our programs and services.
Our staff are the foundation for our ongoing effectiveness. We are committed to our employee’s professional development and engagement – ensuring we build our capabilities with people that have the right values, attitudes, skills and knowledge.
In addition, we offer flexible working arrangements and generous array of entitlements above and beyond the National Employment Standards (NES) including:
- An extra week of paid leave to be taken during our Christmas and New Year’s shutdown period
- 12 days of paid personal leave per year (10 days under NES)
- 3 months Long Service Leave of at 10 years of service (2 months at 10 years under NES)
- Five days of paid bereavement/compassionate leave (2 days under NES)
- 12 weeks paid parental leave in addition to the government arrangement
- Paid Additional Health Care Leave for ongoing and once-off issues affecting health (including Family and Domestic Violence Leave).
- Option to purchase additional Annual Leave beyond the 4 weeks mandated
- Education Leave by negotiation
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Access to a comprehensive counselling service free to employees
AVAILABLE POSITIONS
Join us in a small collaborative team delivering a range of impactful events!
ACON’s Pride Inclusion Programs is offering an exciting opportunity for a dynamic person with a passion for creating exceptional events and LGBTQ+ inclusion to cover a parental leave absence for 12 months.
What’s Pride Inclusion Programs you say?
ACON’s national Pride Inclusion Programs (Pride in Diversity, Pride in Sport, Pride in Health + Wellbeing, and Pride Training) proudly stand as Australia’s suite of not-for-profit support services dedicated to supporting employers, sporting groups and health + wellbeing service providers in all aspects of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) inclusion.
Sitting within Australia’s largest LGBTQ+ community health organisation, ACON, these programs provide ongoing expertise and support across all sectors and industries via membership programs, fee-for-service training, national benchmarking indices and events.
Ok, so what’s the role?
The Associate Events Specialist works alongside ACON’s Pride Inclusion Programs’ Events & Social Media Producer to assist in the organisation and facilitation of a number of major events including the Australian LGBTQ+ Inclusion Awards, Pride in Sport Awards, Pride in Health + Wellbeing Awards, Pride in Practice Conference, Pride in Sport Summit and the programs presence at community events such as Mardi Gras’ Fair Day.
This role reports directly to the Associate Director, Operations, Events & Partnerships, Pride Inclusion Programs and requires:
- Event planning and organisation.
- Ticket registration, including managing guest lists.
- Engaging and working with event suppliers, sponsors, and corporate professionals.
- Sourcing event materials as needed.
- Tracking and managing event budgets and expenses.
- Internal and external communications including event promotion, event information and post-event feedback.
- Attending and assisting on the day of the events, including bump-in and bump-out.
- Assisting and co-ordinating with Audio Visual and Venue teams at events.
- Liaising with Entertainers, MC’s and Speakers in the lead-up and during events.
- Organising and assisting with merchandise sales.
- Assisting with social media content creation and scheduling.
Who are we looking for?
Someone with:
- Event management / coordination experience.
- Knowledge and/or experience working with LGBTQ+ communities.
- Experience in managing event budgets as well as sourcing and negotiating, and engaging suppliers.
- Knowledge of, and experience using MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Good oral and written communication skills for both internal/external stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collegiate team; willing to assist across all areas during peak times.
- High level organisation and efficiency, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and events at any one time.
- Ability to maintain professional conduct when dealing with clients and stakeholders.
- Ability to manage personal social media engagement in alignment with ACON’s policy and practices.
Some additional desirable attributes:
Someone with:
- A current unrestricted Drivers Licence.
- Social Media content creation and management experience.
- Experience using Hootsuite, MailChimp and Survey Monkey.
- Experience managing and updating WordPress
- Experience organising and running Online Events using Zoom Events or similar platforms.
- An understanding of and commitment to ACON’s communities.
ACON provides a colourful, nurturing, and fun workplace. Our employees and volunteers are the foundation for our ongoing effectiveness and for our capacity to deliver innovative community engagement and health promotion programs and initiatives for our communities.
To support the successful candidate in their new role at ACON we offer:
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Generous learning and development opportunities.
- Supportive working environment with a knowledgeable and friendly team.
- Salary Packaging up to $35,000 gross up value (i.e., currently up to $15,900 Expenses + $2,650 Meals, tax free).
- Generous pro-rata leave entitlements – including up to an extra week of paid leave for full time employees to be taken during our Christmas and New Year’s shutdown period.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to a comprehensive counselling service free to employees.
What’s the remuneration and working details?
Salary: Commensurate with skills, qualifications, and experience.
Location: ACON’s Gadigal/Sydney office, with flexible working options a possibility (away from the office).
Hours: Full-Time (70 hours per fortnight) on a 12-month fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension.
How can I find out more details and apply?
If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply to join our team and help us make a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve. By joining us, you will be part of a mission to create a healthier and more inclusive community. We highly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from CALD backgrounds, people with disabilities, and people of all genders to apply.
For more information on the role, please contact Elaine Czulkowski, Associate Director at eczulkowski@acon.org.au.
All applications must include:
- Your completed ACON Employment Application Form – with all the details filled in where requested;
- Your Cover Letter outlining how you meet the Selection Criteria (max 2 pages); and
- Your Resume (max. 2 pages).
DOWNLOAD: Job Pack: Associate Events Specialist
Applications close: Sunday 8 September 2024
We are grounded in the belief that diversity is our strength, our differentiator, and at the core of who we are and what we do. As part of our commitment to inclusion, we encourage applications from people living with HIV, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and LGBTQ people from culturally, linguistically and ethnically diverse, migrant and refugee backgrounds, and LGBTQ people of colour.
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How do I apply?
You only need to email us three documents in MS-Word or PDF format at vacancy@acon.org.au
1) An ACON Application Form
2) Your Cover Letter
You should use your cover letter to tell us how you meet each of the Selection Criteria in the Position Description. Let us know how your skills and experience relate to the requirements of the position and how you can use them to excel in this job.
3) Your Resume
Tell us about your previous employment and your education. Be sure to include:
- Your Name and Contact details
- Your Education including any degrees you have received, the institution and its location and the date of your graduation. You might also want to include your major/minor fields, any honours, and publications.
- Your Work Experience including jobs, internships, and volunteer work. If you have just recently finished high school, you might also include extracurricular activities such as clubs or sports.
How does recruitment work at ACON?
There are five main steps in the process:
1) Application
ACON receives your application, cover letter and resume. You will receive an email from our HR Team acknowledging that we have received your documents.
2) Shortlisting
A selection panel of 2-4 qualified persons will review all the applicants and offer interviews to those applicants whose applications best address the requirements of the position.
3) Interview
If you are shortlisted for interview you will be contacted by the chairperson of the selection panel and invited to an interview. Your interview may take the form of a question and answer session, a presentation of your previous work, a test of your computer skills, or any other form that is relevant to the position. The chairperson will let you know the format of the interview and any documents, presentations or examples of previous work that you might need to bring with you.
4) Offer
Appointments to positions with ACON are based on merit. This means that the applicant who is judged to be the most capable of carrying out the duties of the position will be offered the job. The decision to make you an offer is based on your written application, your performance at interview, and successful Referee Checks, Criminal Record Checks and Working with Children Checks (if applicable).
5) Acceptance and Commencement
Once a salary and start date have been agreed, you will receive a commencement pack from the HR Team including your contract and other documents (e.g. the ACON Code of Conduct, Tax File Declarations, Bank Deposit details, Superannuation Choice forms, etc.). Once these are returned to the HR Team, you are ready to start work on your agreed date.
How long does it take to hear back on my application?
If you have applied via email, you will be sent a return email within 1-2 business days acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application will then be reviewed and we will contact you within 1-2 weeks after the application closing date.
If you are successful in gaining an interview, the chairperson of the selection panel will contact you by telephone to arrange a suitable date and time for the interview.
Otherwise, we will contact you by email to advise you that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. If you are not selected for an interview, this is when you will receive an email from our HR Team informing you that your application was not successful on this occasion. Don’t get discouraged if you do not get an interview – you can always apply again when we have another job that catches your eye!
If interviewed, you will be informed of your interview outcome within 5 working days; however this may vary depending on the number of applicants.
Again, thanks for considering ACON as your future employer!
* LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer)
ACON is an EEO employer and encourages people with HIV, in particular, to apply.
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