Micah Conference Centre Coordinator

3 year contract | Full time (including evening and weekend work) | Immediate start (negotiable)

Administration Officer Level 5 | $69,861 - $73,258 per annum plus super

New Position

About the role 

Diocese of Toowoomba Catholic Schools is looking for an innovative, service driven, experienced conference centre coordinator.  

This new role will be focussed on ensuring that event organisers and facilitators are provided with the highest level of professional support, and will have responsibility for  

• end to end liaison for all bookings
• the set-up and break-down of all events including moving and storage of furniture
• fulfilling specific requests for the setup, use and general troubleshooting of integrated AV and IT
• proposing and implementing development opportunities that maximise the use of the Micah Conference Centre
• identifying and developing promotional materials for the Micah Conference Centre
• representing Toowoomba Catholic Schools in the coordination, promotion and networking associated with Micah Conference Centre.

If you are looking for a role that brings together your practical, hands-on conference coordination and provides the opportunity to grow the business, we would like to hear from you.  

About the Micah Conference Centre 

The Micah Conference Centre is located within the St Patrick’s Cathedral precinct and is managed by the Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office.  

With a total theatre style capacity of 170, and the flexibility to create a range of configurations through the use of moveable, soundproof doors the Centre is currently used by the Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office for school staff professional development, meetings and events.   

Additionally, the Centre is used by Catholic schools and colleges, other Catholic agencies and associated external networks and groups. 

State of the art AV and IT is integrated into the Centre along with a professional commercial kitchen.  

About Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office 

Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office is a contemporary, forward thinking workplace – offering employees the opportunity to be supported and challenged across a diverse range of roles; all of which are supporting, serving and leading the 31 Catholic system schools and colleges across the Toowoomba Diocese. 

With a vision to ensure that all are enabled to live a full and flourishing life; and a mission for students to be inspired by the life and message of Jesus Christ so they can engage critically and creatively with their world and discover how to participate in its transformation; Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office is focussed, innovating and continually improving. 

Selection criteria 

• demonstrated experience in conference centre management including managing bookings, completing the set-up and break-down of events and managing the logistics associated with IT, catering and stationery resources
• demonstrated experiences in managing development opportunities that maximise the use of conference facilities whilst maintaining the quality of service and facilities
• demonstrated experience in creating promotional opportunities for conference facilities and events
• demonstrated high level skills in collaboration and communication across a range of stakeholders
• empathy with the Catholic ethos and values

Further details about the role can be obtained from the Role Description.

How to apply 

If you would like to be considered for this role, please submit your application via SEEK and include

• a current resume
• a response to each of the selection criteria 
• the contact details for two referees (we may contact these people prior to the interview)

To discuss this role, or any difficulties submitting your application please contact, Tracey Jacklin, Executive Officer, Office of the Executive Director by phone 07 4637 1420 or email tracey.jacklin@twb.catholic.edu.au.

Employment will be in accordance with the Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office Enterprise Agreement 2021 - 2024.