Events & Communications Coordinator – UNSW Science
- Employment Type: Full Time (35 hours per week)
- Duration: Continuing
- Remuneration: Level 6/7 $100,354 - $119,132 (depending on experience) + 17% super + leave loading
- Location: Kensington, NSW (hybrid)
About UNSW:
UNSW isn’t like other place you’ve worked. 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. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 20 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.
Why your Role Matters:
The Events & Communications Coordinator works in UNSW Science’s high-performing External Engagement & Partnerships team, and is the specialist in events and communication.
This role is highly collaborative and works closely with academic colleagues, UNSWs central Strategic Events and Corporate Communications teams to ensure best practice, creative thinking and innovation in the delivery of all initiatives. The role will grow a good understanding of the impactful role of science and the UNSW experts that represent the University. The Events & Communications Coordinator will report to, and work collaboratively with the Senior External Engagement Manager and has no direct reports.
UNSW Science are committed to creating impact. Our external engagement strategy is centred around our Australian-first initiative, the Pact for Impact. The Initiative embodies UNSW Science’s partnerships, our spirit for collaboration, dedication to the pursuit of excellence in research and education and our commitment to improve the world we live in through science. We are committed to raising the visibility of the impacts of science at UNSW.
Responsibilities:
- Participate fully within the External Engagement and Partnerships team and wider Division, working together to implement the Faculty’s External Engagement Plan.
- Deliver a highly stakeholder-focused service, engaging effectively with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure their needs are met. Demonstrate a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement and be the Faculty’s trusted expert in the area.
- Coordinate and deliver all aspects of the event management lifecycle, including post-event feedback collection and data analysis to refine future events, coordinate and deliver all aspects of the event management lifecycle for events at UNSW.
- Use agreed event platforms, processes and adhere to agreed brand and event policies in implementing your workplan for the year.
- Drive and implement the engagement and communication plan for UNSW Science’s Pact for Impact. Achieve agreed outcomes and identify opportunities to improve the quality or efficacy of communications.
- Contribute to UNSW Science internal communications initiatives, implementing the newsletter component through Mailchimp.
- Facilitate Faculty databases for the purpose of effective audience and community management in line with UNSW mailing list policies and procedures.
- Provide advice to stakeholders in UNSW Science on communications, including most appropriate channels to deliver effective and targeted messages to relevant.
- Use agreed methods to track the impact and ROI of events and to achieve agreed outcomes.
- Contribute to the development of shared approaches and policies across the Division of Societal Impact, Equity and Engagement (SIEE), working with a range of stakeholders.
- Plan, manage and complete all aspects of approved communications to ensure quality standards and deadlines are met in collaboration with key stakeholders.
- Knowledge of health and safety protocols specific to event planning and a commitment to ensuring all events comply with university safety standards.
This role will be based at the Kensington campus with hybrid working arrangements to be discussed with the hiring manager. For further details on role responsibilities and skills & experience required, refer to the position description found under the position listing on Jobs@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.
- Career development opportunities.
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments.
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period.
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness).
For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits
How to Apply: Submit your CV & a cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the job (as per the skills & experience bullet points in the job description) by 11.55pm Sunday 6th April
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.
Contact: Amy Denney a.denney@unsw.edu.au - Talent Acquisition Team
Please apply directly through the website, applications sent to the contact above will not be accepted.
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.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
