About the Role:  The Product Development Executive is responsible for the development and delivery of market-driven, professional development products. These products are designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of professionals working in finance, accounting, business and related functions. This role includes conference program development and execution, program structuring, speaker engagement, stakeholder liaison, and budget oversight. A strong emphasis is placed on efficiency, content integrity, and aligning products to strategic and commercial priorities.  Your key responsibilities include: Structure market-driven, learning outcome-focused programs aligned to member and commercial needs, selecting and engaging high-quality speakers, ensuring development timelines, timely delivery and effective session content Coordinate the end-to-end development of multiple concurrent conferences and/or congresses, liaising with internal stakeholders to coordinate logistics, marketing, and sponsorship, and support onsite event execution and troubleshooting as needed Build and maintain strong relationships with industry professionals, speakers, internal teams and external partners, facilitate advisory boards and research panels , and collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure cross-functional alignment Ensure cost-effective production within event budgets, n egotiate speaker fees and manage presenter-related costs, and support the preparation of sponsorship and marketing briefs for event promotion and revenue generation Track, evaluate, and report on event performance and stakeholder feedback, recommend and implement improvements to programming processes and systems, and maintain competitor awareness and industry intelligence   This position is a 6 month fixed term contract opportunity   About You:  You will come to us with strong program development and project management skills, as well as:  Proactivity and a tenacity to follow through and meet deadlines Excellent communication, research, and stakeholder engagement skills Commercial acumen with a focus on financial performance Level of autonomy and time management Strong written and verbal communication skills Budgeting and reporting experience Proficient in MS Office and related systems Experience in conference production or event management Experience with virtual or hybrid event delivery Understanding of the professional development landscape in finance or related sectors    Why We Love Working at CPA Australia  At CPA Australia, weâre proud of our vibrant, values-led culture. We live by our core values: Create Opportunity , Pursue Excellence , and Achieve Together âand they shape everything we do.  Hereâs what makes working here special:  Inclusive culture  â We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive. People-first culture  â Work alongside passionate, like-minded professionals who strive to be their best. Hybrid flexibility  â Enjoy the balance of working from home and in the office (minimum two days onsite). Wellbeing matters  â Access health and wellbeing sessions, learning labs, and a generous reward and recognition program. Supportive benefits  â Paid parental, volunteer, and study leave, plus the option to purchase additional leave. Career growth  â Take advantage of learning and professional development opportunities. Global mindset â Be part of a truly international organisation with over 20 offices around the world. Incentives that reward you  â Participate in our annual incentive scheme. Fast-paced and purpose-driven  â Thrive in a dynamic environment where your work makes a difference to our members and the profession.   About Us:  CPA Australia is Australiaâs leading professional accounting body and one of the largest in the world. We have more than 175,000 members in over 100 countries and regions . Our core services include education, training, technical support and advocacy. CPA Australia provides thought leadership on local, national and international issues affecting the accounting profession and public interest. We engage with governments, regulators and industries to advocate policies that stimulate sustainable economic growth and have positive business and public outcomes.  We are values-based organisation underpinned by the⯠CPA Australia Way ,â¯which is our commitment to each other and a way of working. It is the foundation of our success, experienced and lived by our people, and felt by members.  How do I Apply?  Click Apply n ow to submit your application for this opportunity.  To learn more about CPA Australia and other opportunities, please visit our Careers page at https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/about-cpa-australia/work-with-us/careers Â
