The Opportunity
The Faculty of Engineering has a key role for an Events and Engagement Coordinator to lead and deliver a range of high-impact initiatives and activities, including events, faculty projects, graduations, content creation, and alumni engagement. In this highly collaborative role, you will provide strategic leadership and expert advice to ensure these initiatives align with university-wide goals. You will oversee the end-to-end planning, execution, and evaluation of complex projects and events, engaging diverse internal and external audiences. Working closely with stakeholders across the university, you’ll promote best practices, maintain branding and communications standards, and deliver targeted stakeholder messaging.
This role reports to the External Engagement Manager (Engineering) and has no direct reports.
- Salary, Level 7: $113,926 to $123,301 per annum + 17% superannuation
- Full time
- Continuing (permanent)
- Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia
- Flexible working options
About UNSW
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented 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. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 50 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.
The Faculty of Engineering at UNSW is a national and international leader in engineering research and education, and it is the University’s premier research faculty. It is the largest engineering faculty in Australia, graduating the most engineers and having the largest research expenditure. The Faculty offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across eight schools, fostering innovation and addressing global challenges. With strong industry partnerships and cutting-edge research, UNSW Engineering prepares students to become leaders in their field. For more information about the Faculty of Engineering please refer to the Faculty website: https://www.unsw.edu.au/engineering/about-us
Skills and Experience:
- A relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any combination of education, training, and experience in strategic engagement, project leadership, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and professional expertise.
- Proven track record in leading the design and delivery of complex, high-impact events and initiatives with demonstrated experience delivering a variety of events and sound understanding of the steps involved in working with event owners, presenters, stakeholders, and audiences.
- High level of attention to detail and demonstrated commitment to excellence in program and project delivery.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the proven ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders at all levels to achieve successful outcomes.
- Demonstrated experience in distilling complex information into simple messages for communication to a diverse group of stakeholders.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively and sensitively with colleagues across a range of teams whilst coordinating multiple priorities.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to navigate through
- competing deadlines.
- Demonstrated experience working with varied alumni activities and ability to proactively engage with individuals.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
Additional details about the specific responsibilities for this position can be found in the position description. This is available via JOBS@UNSW.
To Apply:
Please click the apply now button and submit your CV, Cover Letter and Responses to the Skills and Experience. You should systematically address the Skills and Experience listed within the position description in your application.
Applicants must have working rights in Australia and be able to be on site in Kensington on a regular basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.
Contact:
Eugene Aves – Talent Acquisition Consultant
E: eugene.aves@unsw.edu.au
Applications close: 11:55 pm (Sydney time) on Wednesday 6th August 2025
UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. 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.
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