Program Manager

Program Manager
Australian American Leadership Dialogue (AALD)
Melbourne, VIC — Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking a Program Manager to support the planning and delivery of AALD's high-level dialogues and events. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to be part of a high-level, consequential organisation that contributes meaningfully to the Australia–US relationship, with genuine opportunities to grow within the organisation.

You will work alongside the AALD Executive Co-Chairs and the AALD Team, Organising Committees, and senior figures across government, defence, industry, and academia in both countries.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the planning and delivery of the AALD calendar of events, including through domestic and international travel

• Manage stakeholder engagement across government, defence, industry, and academic partners

• Manage relationships with co-chairs, sponsors, and delegates across the full programme lifecycle

• Maintain and manage delegate and stakeholder databases using event management software (EventsAir)

• Write and edit company materials and communications used in event planning and delivery

• Assist with management of AALD's online presence, including LinkedIn and website content

• Contribute strategic recommendations to support the organisation's ongoing development
  

About You

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong stakeholder management skills

• Consistent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple concurrent, high-level programmes

• Discretion and professionalism suited to a private diplomatic initiative

• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of programs

• Flexibility to travel domestically and internationally as required

• Proven experience in programme or event management desirable

About the AALD

The Australian American Leadership Dialogue is a private track 1.5 diplomatic initiative dedicated to strengthening the Australia–US bilateral relationship, bringing together senior leaders from government, military, industry and academia across both countries.

More information on the AALD can be found via our website: www.aald.org

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit their resume and a 500-word cover letter to ••••@aald.org.

For further questions, please contact the AALD Team at ••••@aald.org.

Closing date: 11:55pm on Wednesday, 2 September