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Association Manager
Part-Time Position (25-30 Hours Per Week – 1 August 2025 onwards) subject to availability
Remote Position
About the Role
The Professional Conference Organisers Association (PCOA) is the leading industry body representing professional conference organisers and event managers across Australia and New Zealand. As the PCOA Association Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth, visibility, and operations of the Association. This is a dynamic, hands-on position suited to a highly organised and motivated individual with a strong background in stakeholder engagement, sales, and association or small business management. You will be responsible for coordinating key initiatives that support our members, driving commercial opportunities, and ensuring the smooth running of the organisation’s day-to-day activities. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker and enthusiastic all-rounder, capable of balancing relationship-building with operational delivery in a fast-moving environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee daily association operations of membership operations and development including New Zealand and ensure strategic alignment with organisational goals.
- Liaise with Administration Manager and digital content manager as required to meet organisational goals
- Provide guidance and leadership to the PCOA administration team, as required, ensuring smooth collaboration and communication.
- Report regularly to the management committee on operational progress, financial performance of business partnerships, and ongoing outcome of strategic initiatives.
- Develop and manage budgets in collaboration with the Administration Manager.
- Act as the primary point of contact between the management committee, staff, and external stakeholders.
- Work collaboratively with the Business Partnership manager in 2026 to understand and expand the business partnership offering .
- Represent the association on key committees
- Represent the association at external events, (AIME and Meetings) fostering relationships with stakeholders and industry leaders.
- Identify opportunities for growth, new member acquisition, and improved member services – in consultation with Administration Manager
- Working with the management committee establish a plan to grow Australian & New Zealand membership across two key areas of inhouse and agency PCO companies.
- Provide oversight of media engagement, maximise relationships
- Coordinate efforts related to the 2026 Destination Bid and delegate boosting.
- In collaboration with the Business Partnership Manager, prepare for 2026 conference launch, at conclusion of 2025 conference.
Events Attendance:
- AIME: Strengthen industry connections. (2026)
- Meetings NZ: Build partnerships and strengthen industry connections (2026)
- PCOA25: Attendance
Skills and Experience:
- Leadership experience within a membership-based, business events, or not-for-profit organisation.
- Strong organisational and project management skills.
- Experience in marketing, B2B and B2C sales, and membership growth initiatives.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
How to Apply
If you’re interested, please forward your cv to Tasmanian Director, PCO Association, Paula Leishman – paula@laevents.com.au
Applications close: 20 June 2025.
It is expected the role will begin in July 2025; or as negotiated
Salary by negotiation based on experience