Event Operations Coordinator - Hobart

University of Tasmania; Hobart; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Tasmania is seeking a Hobart-based Event Support Officer to join the Brand Team and help deliver key campus events across Tasmania. You will assist with setup, delivery, inventory, and on-site support to ensure memorable student and community experiences.

The role requires flexible hours, some travel, and lifting tasks, with a base salary as described in the salary section. This is a fixed-term, full-time position based in Hobart.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating event logistics, including scheduling, resource allocation, supplier coordination and on-site delivery.
• Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and support basic AV equipment and event infrastructure using event management systems.
• Strong knowledge of risk management and WHS requirements, including risk assessments and safety checklists.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to learn organisational systems for finance, scheduling and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the setup, pack-down, and on-site delivery of university events across Tasmania.
• Maintain and organise event storerooms with inventory tracking of equipment, signage and merchandise.
• Coordinate merchandise pop-up shops and online store fulfilment logistics.
• Provide general administrative support for event planning, including risk assessments and checklists.
• Support online ticketing, scheduling, travel arrangements, and basic invoice processing.
• Undertake a range of administrative and operational tasks to support event delivery.

Skills

Event logistics

AV equipment operation

Microsoft Office

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Storeroom management

Tools

Event management systems

Job description

The University of Tasmania is seeking a Hobart-based Event Support Officer to join the Brand Team and help deliver key campus events across Tasmania. You will assist with setup, delivery, inventory, and on-site support to ensure memorable student and community experiences.

The role requires flexible hours, some travel, and lifting tasks, with a base salary as described in the salary section. This is a fixed-term, full-time position based in Hobart.