WA | FACCI Events & Partnership Assistant - Perth (January to July 2027)
FACCI
FACCI (FRENCH-AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY)
Internship | Events management
Perth
The French-Australian Chamber of Commerce is looking for its new Events & Partnership Assistant in the Western Australia Chapter.
Offer and profile description
As the Events & Partnership Assistant, you will be assisting the Head of Chapter with the day-to-day operations of the office, membership management, events management, communications, services to the members, engagement with stakeholders, membership management and support to the President and the Councillors in their role.
---About the role---
• Assist & deliver the WA Calendar of events to the highest standard, from early planning, through promotion and delivery to follow-up.
• Liaise with speakers, sponsors, venue coordinators, suppliers, organisational partners.
• Assist & manage events bookings, payments and ticketing (using mostly online systems).
• Assist & liaise with the National Communication team to communicate around events.
• Assist in the processing of new members.
• Assist in the membership renewal process.
• Assist & engage with members on a regular basis and follow up on all members’ requests.
• Assist & manage membership renewals and data entry into FACCI’s CRM system.
• Identification of leads and active promotion of membership.
• Assist & provide support to the Western Australia Chapter Council.
• Prepare Chapter Council meeting.
• Manage records in CRM.
• Act as the "front line" contact for all enquiries.
---Profile---
Essential skills:
• Fluent French
• Very high level of written and spoken English
• Relevant studies background (tertiary level), ideally a business school
• Excellent computer literacy
• Excellent self-presentation and professional conduct
• Autonomy, initiative, ability to multitask
• Eye for details
Desirable skills:
• Skills in Project Management
• Experience in relevant field (Events management, Marketing and Communications) will be highly regarded
• Experience with online platform such as Glue Up or SurveyMonkey, designing software (Publisher) and social media tools will be highly regarded
• Experience using a CRM
• Strong customer service skills
• Comfortable interacting with business executives and senior officials
Before applying, please make sure to meet the following requirements:
• Already be located in Australia or ready to move
• Right to work in Australia (WHV accepted)
• ‘Convention de stage’ or learning agreement for internship with your university or college accepted
• Make sure the internship role is relevant to your studies
• Have enough money to live in Perth for 6 months, as the internship allowance doesn’t cover the cost of living
• Fluent in English (daily phone conversations, emails)
---Job type and duration---
• Events & Partnership Assistant
• 6 months
• Start: Mid January 2027
• Full-time
Any enquiries can be directed to: melina.beguin(@)facci.com.au.
Spoken language(s)
English, French
Level of experience required
Just diploma (0-1 year)
Advantages
You will gain invaluable experience within an international, young and dynamic organisation. Every member of our small team is valued, and you will have the opportunity to meet a wide range of people from the French-Australian business community. This is a great chance to gain experience and access to an extensive Australian professional network.
More information about the company
Established in 1899, the French-Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is the leading French-Australian business network, representing over 500 members and engaging with more than 15,000 contacts across Australia.
OUR MISSIONS
• Promoting members: Supporting large corporations, SMEs, and individual members by providing a comprehensive platform for information and visibility.
• Creating business opportunities: Connecting members with industry leaders and key decision-makers through over 100 tailored events and networking opportunities.
• Offering business support services: Delivering a wide range of services, including recruitment, translation, office rental, V.I.E hosting, VAT refunds, and advertising.
• Facilitating market entry & growth: Assisting French companies at every stage of their development projects in Australia, from market entry to business expansion.
• Strengthening France-Australia relations: Promoting France’s image in Australia by developing and fostering economic, commercial and financial relations between the two countries.