Events & Program Coordinator

University of Wollongong; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Australian university is seeking an organized and proactive Events & Program Coordinator. This role includes supporting the planning and delivery of high-quality recruitment events, managing logistics, and ensuring alignment with student needs. Ideal candidates should possess excellent organizational and relationship management skills, along with a passion for creating meaningful experiences for future students. The position offers a full-time appointment with a salary range of $84,002 - $94,998 plus superannuation.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and delivering recruitment and outreach events.
• Ability to manage logistics and stakeholder communication.
• Passion for creating meaningful experiences for students.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of high-quality recruitment events.
• Act as a liaison between the Division and UOW faculties.
• Manage event logistics, documentation, and registrations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Proactive communication

Relationship management

Event planning

Job description

Events & Program Coordinator

• Permanent/Continuing, full-time appointment
• Level 5: $84,002 - $94,998 + 17% Superannuation

The Future Students & International Engagement Division plays a central role in shaping the University of Wollongong’s global reputation and community impact. As a leading Australian university with a strong international footprint, UOW attracts students from more than 130 countries and delivers world‑class learning experiences across campuses in Australia, Dubai, Hong Kong, India and Malaysia. The Division leads strategic recruitment, engagement and outreach initiatives that connect prospective students, schools, industry and communities with the transformative opportunities offered at UOW.

We are seeking an organised, proactive and relationship‑focused Events & Program Coordinator to join our Student Recruitment & Access unit. In this role, you will support the planning, coordination and delivery of high‑quality recruitment and outreach events—including Open Day, Discovery Days, discipline‑specific programs, school engagement activities, expos and information evenings. Acting as a key liaison between the Division and UOW Faculties, you will help ensure events are student‑centred, operationally seamless and aligned with audience needs. You will manage logistics, stakeholder communication, event documentation, registration systems and on‑the‑day support, while also contributing to continuous improvement through feedback and reporting. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys building strong working relationships, and is passionate about creating meaningful experiences for future students and their influencers.

How to Apply

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button at the bottom of the advertisement. You’ll be prompted to submit a resume, and cover letter (of no more than 3 pages) summarising your skills and experience as they relate to the selection criteria located in the position description.

For further information about this position, please contact Lani Madigan, Senior Manager, Events & Outreach on + 61 2 4221 4079.

Position Description

Closing Date: Monday 26 January 2026, 11:55pm

As required by federal legislation, prospective employees are required to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender based Violence, during their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. Any such declaration will be included in the University’s employment screening processes and will be treated with the strictest confidence and in compliance with all privacy legislation.

The University of Wollongong is committed to workplace equity, diversity and inclusion. We value and acknowledge the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents and cultures that they bring to work with them each day. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of attracting and retaining talent in our workforce. The creation of a diverse and inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential, enhance our success and achieving our vision of being in the Top 1% of universities globally.

Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible to apply.

This position has been classified as ‘child-related work’, more information is available within the position description.