- Employment Type: Full time, continuing
- Remuneration: 123k- 135k + 17% flexible superannuation and leave loading
- Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid work arrangement available)
About UNSW:
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.
This role sits within the UNSW Division of Societal Impact, Equity and Engagement (DSIEE) leading UNSW’s efforts to make a positive and lasting impact on society, promoting equity and social justice, and driving engagement activities which enhance UNSW’s reputation as a key contributor to society through its research, teaching, and community engagement
Why your role matters:
As Senior Producer you will deliver UNSW’s events strategy and framework through the design and management of key events and programs. Bringing a creative and innovative approach to each project, your role works within the Strategic Events team (Event Programs stream) to deliver an integrated program of external and internal events which align with the DSIEE overall strategic purpose and most importantly, create stand-out experiences.
The Senior Producer is expected to utilise high-level strategic and critical thinking skills, and this role encompasses talent and stakeholder management, venue and production management, ticketing and marketing coordination, along with new event and program inception. This role focuses on both key internal University events, including initiatives emanating from the Vice-Chancellor’s office such as Community Day, as well as UNSW’s prestigious and leading thought-leadership platform, the Centre for Ideas, and other strategic event programs.
The Senior Producer will report to the Senior Manager, Event Programs and has upwards of one direct report. The role also has dotted line management oversight to faculty embedded staff with event responsibilities.
Who you are: An experienced Senior Producer committed to excellence, creativity, and collaboration. Practiced in designing and delivering large events, coordinating cross-functional teams, you’ll bring a willingness to work across all event elements, big and small to ensure a best-in-class experience for event attendees.
You’ll hold the following skills and experience:
- Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience working as a producer in tertiary education, events, media, or the arts, or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
- Demonstrated experience producing events from end to end, managing budgets, production, talent, and ticketing elements, with a proven ability in developing events and programs from scratch, and with creative flair and know-how.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects/deadlines and their operational impacts and risks to ensure they are delivered on time with efficient use of resources.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with both strong written and verbal ability.
- Demonstrated ability to build and sustain effective collaborative professional relationships and
- partnerships, including those with external senior stakeholders.
- Demonstrated understanding of marketing, publicity, communication and customer relationship management for an events program.
- Demonstrated understanding of how social media and digital content relate to an events program
- in a digital environment.
- Ability to manage a team and implement effective workflow and people management strategies
For further information on the role & responsibilities, please refer to the position description
How to Apply: To play a pivotal role in the newly established Strategic Events department, submit your:
- CV
- cover letter; and
- a document detailing your interest and suitability for the job (as per the skills and experience bullet points in the job description) before Friday 10 January by 11:55pm.
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.
UNSW Benefits and Culture: People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include:
- Flexible working options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
- Additional three days leave during December festive period
- Career development opportunities
- Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
- Flexible 17% superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport)
Job queries contact: Amy Denney, Talent Acquisition Consultant
E: a.denney@unsw.edu.au (applications to the address cannot be accepted, please apply online)
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.
