Events Coordinator, UNSW Canberra
Employment type: Fixed-term contract
Duration: To 30 September 2025
Remuneration: Level 5/6 - Level 5 from $ 85,717, Level 6 from $ 100,354 plus 17% superannuation
Location: UNSW Canberra, ADFA Campus/Hybrid
About UNSW Canberra
University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Canberra has multiple locations in the Nation’s Capital.
UNSW Canberra distinguishes itself from other institutions by its commitment to being thoughtful, practical and purposeful in all endeavours. This combined approach is integral to the University's impact and contributes to its recognition as one of the top 20 universities globally, as well as a proud member of Australia's esteemed Group of Eight. Choosing a career at UNSW means embracing an environment where thriving, facing challenges and engaging in meaningful work are not just encouraged, but integral to the university experience. If you seek a career where you can excel and contribute meaningfully, you've found the right place.
At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.
Why Your Role Matters
The Events Coordinator is part of the External Engagement Team and will report to the External Engagement Manager
The role will work closely with faculty stakeholders to help deliver and shape impactful events. The role will contribute to the ongoing improvement and maintenance of events-related systems and processes to ensure their efficient and effective operation. Ability to upskill others will be highly regarded.
Who You Are (skills and experience):
- Coordinate and undertake a range of functions required to deliver end-to-end events
- Implement the agreed plan for strategic faculty events at UNSW Canberra and lead all aspects of the event management for strategic faculty events
- Use agreed methods to track the impact and ROI of events and to achieve agreed outcomes
- Liaise with faculty stakeholders to determine the right mix of events and to scope, design and develop successful event concepts
- Provide advice to stakeholders in your area on event communications, including the most appropriate channels to deliver effective and targeted invitations and messages to relevant audiences. This may include the creation and delivery of invitations using platforms such as Mail Chimp and Eventbrite
- Identify and suggest opportunities for improvement for the quality and efficacy of events across the faculty
- Develop, document, review and promote compliance with event and sponsorship policies and procedures.
Benefits and Culture:
UNSW is committed to helping staff balance work-life responsibilities, by providing access to high-quality services, facilities, and flexible work and leave arrangements.
- Generous superannuation contributions
- Employee discounts
- A commitment to lifelong learning
- UNSW-wide strategy to focus on Healthy Body, Heathy Mind, Healthy Places and Healthy Culture.
Eligibility:
The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks prior to commencement in this role. The checks that will be undertaken are listed in the Position Description. You will not be required to provide any further documentation or information regarding the checks until directly requested by UNSW.
To be successful you will hold Australian Working Rights. UNSW is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
How to apply:
Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Please apply via our online recruitment system.
In your application, please include:
- Your CV
- A 2-page cover letter addressing the skills and experience outlined in the Position Description.
In order to view the position description, please ensure that you allow pop-ups for https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au
Applications close: Tuesday 12th November 2024 at 11.30pm AEST
Get in Touch
To discuss the position please contact:
Kate Muir, External Engagement Manager kate.muir@unsw.edu.au
For questions regarding the application process - please email h.whale@unsw.edu.au
(for job related queries only – applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed)
Find out more about the lifestyle and benefits when working with UNSW
For further information about UNSW Canberra, please visit: UNSW Canberra
For further information on living in Canberra, please visit: Living in Canberra
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
