Events Coordinator

University of the Sunshine Coast; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 96,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

17% Super

EAP

Fitness passport

Discounted private health

Flexible work arrangements

Generous leave options

Job summary

University of the Sunshine Coast is seeking an organized events professional to design and deliver student events across UniSC locations. You will coordinate activities from planning to delivery, focusing on Moreton Bay and Caboolture campuses and visiting Sunshine Coast sites as needed.

The role requires strong planning, stakeholder engagement and budgeting skills, with a passion for inclusive, engaging student experiences and a collaborative, fast-paced work style.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree and experience in event coordination, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience, education and training.
• Exceptional planning, organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and engage effectively with diverse stakeholders and student communities.
• Well-developed written, verbal and digital communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to coordinate and supervise staff, volunteers and student ambassadors.
• Excellent budgeting, problem-solving and digital literacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver a diverse range of student events, including orientation activities across the Caboolture and Moreton Bay campuses.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support the successful planning and delivery of events.
• Manage event logistics, budgets, resources, risk assessments and post-event evaluations to ensure events are delivered effectively and within scope.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Leadership

Digital literacy

Budgeting

Time management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Event management degree

Job description

• Student Services| UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, UniSC Caboolture or UniSC Moreton Bay
• Level 6, $95,986 - $103,873 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, fixed term appointment until January 2028

The Opportunity

You will design and deliver events, programs and activities at key points throughout the student journey. This includes in-person, online and hybrid experiences that build connection and belonging, and support transition and success across diverse student communities. You'll bring together people, resources and ideas to create successful events and activities, taking ownership of assigned initiatives from planning through to delivery.

The position is responsible for coordinating and planning assigned events across all UniSC locations, with a particular focus on overseeing and delivering events at our Moreton Bay and Caboolture campuses. This will involve regular workdays across both campuses, as well as visits to other locations, including our Sunshine Coast campuses, throughout the year.

You will

• coordinate and deliver a diverse range of student events, including orientation activities across the Caboolture and Moreton Bay campuses;
• build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support the successful planning and delivery of events; and
• manage event logistics, budgets, resources, risk assessments and post-event evaluations to ensure events are delivered effectively and within scope.

About you

You are an organised, proactive and collaborative events professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys bringing people together to create positive experiences. You have a strong eye for detail, excellent stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities while remaining adaptable and solutions-focused. You bring initiative, sound judgement and a genuine commitment to delivering engaging, inclusive and successful student events.

You will possess

• A relevant degree and experience in event coordination, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience, education and training.
• Exceptional planning, organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and engage effectively with diverse stakeholders and student communities.
• Well-developed written, verbal and digital communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to coordinate and supervise staff, volunteers and student ambassadors.
• Excellent budgeting, problem-solving and digital literacy skills.

Don't meet every requirement? At UniSC, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at [e-mail] or call [phone].

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Team Leader, Student Communications and Events - Student Services

Email: [e-mail]

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

Discover UniSC

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.