Campus Life Coordinator

Laureate Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrens University Australia is seeking a Campus Life Coordinator in Sydney to enhance student experiences at the Surry Hills campus. You will lead campus activities, support events, and act as a friendly point of contact for students and staff.

You'll coordinate Orientation, engage with international students, and work with campus partners to ensure a welcoming, accessible environment while overseeing WHS matters and committee activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a front-of-house, customer service or hospitality role; higher education campus experience is advantageous.
• A genuine passion for helping people and creating a welcoming, accessible, student-centred experience.
• A visible, hands-on approach and the confidence to set up spaces, support events and deliver initiatives.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills with students, staff, academic teams and external partners.
• Ability to work autonomously, take ownership and follow established procedures.
• Ability to schedule and prioritise effectively, manage competing priorities and stay responsive in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong administration and attention to detail.
• Availability to work in campus operating hours, including occasional out-of-hours or weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate campus activities for students, industry and staff, including events, campus tours, student activities and information sessions.
• Be a visible and engaged point of contact on campus, supporting students and staff and helping resolve issues as needed.
• Coordinate Orientation activities, including hosting the International Student Welcome session and supporting international students through sessions and guidance.
• Work with Campus Directors, Program Directors and accommodation providers to support welfare and academic progress of international students under 18, per ESOS requirements.
• Collaborate with the SRC to support student-led initiatives and provide practical guidance.
• Coordinate staff and student communications on campus, including newsletters, signage and digital displays.
• Monitor WHS matters across campus, support inspections, maintain risk information and raise health and safety awareness.
• Lead and coordinate the Campus WHS Committee, including volunteer First Aiders and Mental Health First Aiders.
• Support the Property and Facilities team with safety and security initiatives on campus.

Skills

Front-of-house

People-focused service

Hands-on attitude

Relationship building

Autonomy & initiative

Prioritisation

Strong communication

Flexible hours

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Campus Life Coordinator

Student Experience | Campus Engagement | Health, Safety & Wellbeing

About the Opportunity

Are you a people-focused professional who enjoys creating welcoming,connectedand engaging campus experiences?

As a Campus Life Coordinator,you’llbe a visible and approachable presence at our Surry Hills campus, helping students and staff get the most from their campus experience. Reporting to the Campus Director,you’lldeliver campus activities, support studentengagementand help ensure the campus is accessible,collaborativeand welcoming.

This is a hands-on opportunity for someone who enjoys turning ideas into action-from setting up spaces and supporting events to coordinating communications,Orientationand student activities.You’llalso playan important rolein monitoring campus WHS matters andcoordinatingthe Campus WHS Committee, including volunteer First Aiders,Wardensand Mental Health First Aiders.

Ifyou’reproactive,resourcefuland passionate about creating exceptional student experiences,we’dlove to hear from you.

What’s in it for you

• Permanent full-time opportunity based at our Surry Hills campus

• Make a visible difference to student life and campus culture

• Work closely with students, staff, academicteamsand campus partners

• Join Australia’s largest private university and a purpose-ledorganisation

What You’ll Do

You’ll help bring our campus activation strategy to life while supporting a positive, student-centredexperience for everyone who studies,worksand visits at Surry Hills.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate campus activities for students, industry and staff, including events, campus tours, studentactivitiesand Information Sessions.

• Be a visible and engaged point of contact on campus, providing support to students and staff and helping resolve issues where needed.

• Coordinate Orientation activities, including hosting the International Student Welcome session and supporting international students through drop-in sessions and guidance.

• Work with Campus Directors, Program Directors and accommodation providers to support the welfare,attendanceand academic progress of international students under 18, in line with ESOS requirements and relevant procedures.

• Work closely with the SRC, supporting student-ledinitiativesandprovidingpractical guidance.

• Coordinate staff and student communications on campus, including newsletters, signage,noticesand digital displays.

• Monitor WHS matters across campus, support workplace inspections,maintainriskinformationand help raise awareness of health,safetyand security requirements.

• Lead andcoordinatethe Campus WHS Committee, including volunteer First Aiders,Wardensand Mental Health First Aiders.

• Support the Property and Facilities team and National HSS Manager with safety and security initiatives, including relevant systems,proceduresand campus awareness activities.

Skills & Experience

Must Have

• Experience ina front-of-house, customer service, hospitality or customer experience role; experience in a campus or higher education environment is advantageous.

• A genuine passion for helping people and creating a welcoming,accessibleand student-centredexperience.

• A visible, hands-on approach and the confidence to get involved in setting up spaces, supportingeventsand delivering initiatives.

• Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, staff, academicteamsand external partners.

• The ability to work autonomously, take ownership and use initiative while also following direction and established procedures.

• Demonstrated ability to schedule andprioritiseeffectively, manage competingprioritiesand remain responsive in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong administration and attention to detail.

• Availability to work in line with campus operating hours, including occasional out-of-hours or weekend work whenrequired.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge or experience in workplace health and safety, riskmanagementor campus safety processes.

• Current First Aid certification, or a willingness to obtain it.

• Experience coordinating volunteers, committees,eventsor student engagement initiatives.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics or another CRM/customer management platform.

Applicationsclose:18thSeptember 2026

Once you apply, we’ll keep you updated throughout the recruitment process.

Hiring Process

• Application Review

• Interview(s)

• Reference & Background Checks

• Offer

Should you have accessibility requirements or needs, please contact [e-mail] for confidential support to ensurean equitable, barrier-free application process.

About Torrens University Australia

At Torrens University Australia,we’retransforming lives through education. As a Certified B Corporation,we’recommitted to making a positive impact by providing industry-relevant education that helps students build meaningful careers.

Our Campus Experience team playsan important rolein creating engaging,accessibleand collaborative learning spaces where students can connect,participateand thrive.

Our Culture

Our people are passionate about innovation, collaboration and creating exceptional student experiences.

We foster an inclusive, high-performing environment where ideas are valued, initiative isencouragedand professional growth is supported.You’llwork with colleagues across the University who are committed to making a positive difference for students and the communities we serve.

Ifyou’relooking to build your career while helping create a campus experience that makes a real impact,we’dlove to hear from you.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at [e-mail]