Events Officer

The University of Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 99,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Parental leave

Superannuation 17%

Salary packaging

Career progression

Course discounts

Health insurance discount

Employee assistance

Job summary

The University of Western Australia is seeking an Events Officer to design and deliver meaningful experiences that advance the University's objectives and strengthen engagement with key audiences across a diverse events portfolio.

You will coordinate with stakeholders, manage multiple workstreams from concept to evaluation, and ensure projects stay on time and within budget while upholding brand standards and governance.

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex projects or events involving multiple stakeholders, workstreams and deadlines.
• Strong consultation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to advise, influence and build trusted relationships.
• Highly developed planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver meaningful event experiences across a diverse portfolio.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to shape ideas and translate objectives into actionable plans.
• Lead planning and delivery from concept through to evaluation, ensuring on-time, on-budget outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Planning & organisation

Independent work

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

About The University of Western Australia

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is one of Australia's leading universities and has an international reputation for excellence in teaching, learning and research.It has almost 24,000 students enrolled across four...

• Deliver high-quality events and experiences that strengthen engagement, support strategic priorities and showcase the best of UWA to internal and external audiences.
• Join a collaborative team that helps showcase the best of UWA and strengthens connections with students and the wider community.
• Full-time appointment on an ongoing basis.
• Base salary range: $99,040 – $104,669 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Brand Marketing and Recruitment (BMR) division is responsible for showcasing the best of The University of Western Australia, strengthening the University's reputation and supporting student engagement and growth. Bringing together marketing, communications, engagement and events expertise, BMR delivers integrated strategies that connect UWA with future students, alumni, partners and the broader community.

Within BMR, the Brand and Engagement team serves as a strategic and creative hub, building meaningful connections through brand campaigns, partnerships, content, school engagement and major institutional events. The team ensures that every interaction with UWA reflects a consistent, authentic and engaging brand experience.

About the opportunity

• As an Events Officer, you will work with stakeholders across the University to design and deliver meaningful experiences that advance UWA's strategic objectives and strengthen engagement with key audiences.
• Working across a diverse portfolio of events, you will act as a trusted advisor, helping stakeholders shape ideas, identify opportunities and translate objectives into impactful event experiences. From executive functions and graduation ceremonies to community engagement and strategic institutional events, you will provide expert guidance while leading the planning and delivery process from concept through to evaluation.
• Success in this role requires strong project management capability, sound judgement and the ability to coordinate multiple workstreams simultaneously. You will bring together specialist teams, suppliers and stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes, ensuring projects remain on track, within budget and aligned with University priorities, governance requirements and brand standards.

About you

• Experience managing complex projects or events involving multiple stakeholders, workstreams and deadlines.
• Strong consultation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to advise, influence and build trusted relationships.
• Highly developed planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, show initiative and work as part of a team.

Note

As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to complete declarations in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. A current “C” class driver’s licence will be required by the successful applicant. The role also requires flexibility to work outside standard business hours, including occasional weekends, and the ability to undertake event-related physical tasks. Some interstate or overseas travel may be required.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 25 October 2026

• Flexible working options.
• Generous paid leave including parental leave.
• Up to 17% employer paid superannuation.
• Salary packaging available.
• Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.
• Up to 25% discount on eligible UWA full-fee courses.
• Discounted health insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.