Campus Activity Coordinator

USU; Sydney; On-site; AUD 535,000 - 641,000; Part time

Job summary

USU is seeking a Casual Campus Activity Coordinator to bring campus life to life through events and experiences that connect students at the University of Sydney. You’ll work with the Student Experience Team to plan everything from weekly activations to major events, sharing creativity and a student perspective.

Hours are about 10–12 per week with a November 2026 start and a contract through late September 2027, with potential extension. This role values initiative and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Current University of Sydney student with active USU Membership.
• Experience in events or projects through work, volunteering, university or Clubs & Societies.
• Understanding of budgets and resource management.
• Interest in USU Clubs & Societies; executive experience highly regarded.
• Organised, proactive and confident working independently and in a team.
• Flexible availability, including occasional evenings and out-of-hours events.
• Experience with student organisations, USU events or campus programs.
• Familiarity with USU and university life.
• Current NSW Provisional Driver Licence or above.

Responsibilities

• Bring your own event ideas to life, from concept to delivery.
• Help shape USU’s annual events program with fresh ideas and a student perspective.
• Coordinate everything from weekly activities to major campus events.
• Collaborate with students, staff, suppliers, performers and external partners.
• Support event promotion and encourage students to get involved.
• Find creative new ways to connect students and bring campus to life.

Skills

Event planning

Budget management

Project experience

Student organizations

Flexible schedule

Independent teamwork

Creativity

Communication

Education

Current University of Sydney student

Tools

Driver licence

Job description

• Flexible shifts on Camperdown campus to work around your study
• Gain valuable and practical paid events experience
• Help make the USYD campus experience the best in Australia!

WHO WE ARE

The USU is a not-for-profit organisation that has existed to serve the University of Sydney community since 1874 when it began as a humble society for ambitious student debaters.

We provide key programs, services and facilities that enhance campus life for the many thousands who join and interact with us.

The programs department deliver student experiences through a range of activities including programs, events, clubs and societies, activations and funding initiatives.

USU’s vision is to provide the best university experience in Australia. We create a place for you - a place to connect, belong, discover and make the most of your university experience.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Campus life is more than just classes - and that’s where you come in!

As a Casual Campus Activity Coordinator, you’ll help bring campus to life through exciting events, creative ideas and experiences that connect students.

Working with the Student Experience Team, you’ll help plan and deliver everything from weekly activations to major events like Welcome Fest, USU Markets, Creative Month, USU Revues, Battle of the Bands and more!

We want your ideas, your creativity and your student perspective. Whether you’re passionate about music, arts, culture, festivals or something completely new, this is your chance to find your niche, build your skills and make your mark on campus.

Hours: Approximately 10–12 hours per week.

Contract: November 2026 – late September 2027, with the possibility of extension.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Bring your own event ideas to life, from concept to delivery.
• Help shape USU’s annual events program with fresh ideas and a student perspective.
• Coordinate everything from weekly activities to major campus events.
• Collaborate with students, staff, suppliers, performers and external partners.
• Support event promotion and encourage students to get involved.
• Find creative new ways to connect students and bring campus to life.

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for creative, enthusiastic students with fresh ideas and a willingness to learn. No need to be an events expert!

• Current University of Sydney student with active USU Membership (it’s free!).
• Experience in events or projects through work, volunteering, university or Clubs & Societies.
• Understanding of budgets and resource management.
• Interest in USU Clubs & Societies; executive experience highly regarded.
• Organised, proactive and confident working independently and in a team.
• Creative, enthusiastic and ready to bring new ideas to campus.
• Flexible availability, including occasional evenings and out-of-hours events.
• Experience with student organisations, USU events or campus programs.
• Familiarity with USU and university life.
• Current NSW Provisional Driver Licence or above.

YOUR APPLICATION

Ready to bring your ideas to campus?

To apply, please submit:

• Your CV
• A short cover letter telling us a little about you, why you’re interested in the role and what you’d bring to the Student Experience team
• Your Event Proposal - tell us about two on-campus event ideas you’d love to bring to life at USU

YOUR EVENT PROPOSAL

This is your chance to show us your creativity, your understanding of students and the kinds of experiences you’d like to create.

In a maximum of two A4 pages, tell us about two different event ideas for the USU community. Your events should appeal to different student interests, communities or audiences.

For each idea, we’d love to know:

• The idea: What is the event? What would actually happen?
• The audience: Who is it for, and why do you think they would engage with it?
• The experience: What would make the event exciting, memorable or different?
• Promotion: How would you get students interested and encourage them to attend?
• Collaboration: Are there USU clubs, University teams, student organisations, performers, businesses or community partners you could involve?
• Accessibility & inclusion: How would you make the event welcoming and accessible to a diverse student community?
• The practical stuff: Give us a sense of what you would need to make it happen - think location, timing, equipment, and staffing.

We’re not looking for a perfectly polished event plan. We want to see how you think. Be creative, be realistic and show us what you think would make campus life better.

Your ideas don’t need to look like events USU already runs.

Think about what’s missing, what students would genuinely enjoy and what could help make USU a place for you.

SALARY

$38.74 per hour + 12% superannuation

INTERVIEW PROCESS

Short-listed applicants must be available for an interview of approximately 20 minutes on Tuesday 3 November 2026 between the hours of 9am to 3pm.

EXPECTED START DATE AND PROJECTED HOURS PER WEEK

Commencing November 2026, there will be up to 10-12 hours available per week to work during the semester. There will be the opportunity to work more hours during the larger flagship events throughout the semesters, but note that those hours are not guaranteed.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: MONDAY, 20th October 2026 at 12:00 PM

ABOUT THE USU

TheUSU(University of Sydney Union) is proudly Australia’s oldest and largest not-for-profit student organisation, dedicated to providing students with the best possible university experience.

Led by a student board elected by our members, the USU provides fun things on campus, such asfestivals, events and parties. We manage a diverse range of programs, including an activevolunteering programand aLanguage Exchange, to name a few. In addition, we support over 200Clubs and Societiesas well as operatebars, food and retail outlets across campus, providing great coffee, affordable fresh food,graduation gown hireandofficialUSYD merchandise.

We arecommitted to promoting a workplace of equal opportunities. Wepromote healthy living and aims to protect the health and safety of staff, members and visitors to the University by providing a Smoke-Free Workplace. We do not accept unsolicited agency applications.

USU is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We’re committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applicants from all walks of life. Help make us better by joining our team.