Schools Engagement Facilitator

Utas; City of Burnie; Hybrid; AUD 92,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Tasmania invites applications for a Schools Engagement Facilitator based at Cradle Coast Campus. You will plan and coordinate school group visits, develop activity programs with academics, and oversee event logistics to ensure a smooth and informative experience for learners.

Join a dynamic Recruitment and Engagement team committed to increasing access to higher education and strengthening school partnerships across northern Tasmania.

Qualifications

• Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Capacity to manage multiple projects and deliver outcomes on time and within budget.
• Ability to work collaboratively across a geographically dispersed team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for diverse audiences.
• Understanding of challenges in the Tasmanian education sector and improving access to education.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Recruitment and Engagement team to design, plan, promote and coordinate on- and off-campus school engagement activities.
• Identify opportunities to raise awareness of courses and learning opportunities with schools and communities.
• Support campus tours and visits for prospective students and school groups, ensuring a positive experience.
• Project-manage approved initiatives to maximize benefits for all parties.
• Work with colleagues to continually improve processes within the team.

Skills

Relationship building

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Job description

The University of Tasmania acknowledges the Palawa/Pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.

• Inspire and engage the next generation of University of Tasmania students


• Deliver maximum engagement impact in this crucial role


• Full time, ongoing role based at the stunning Cradle Coast Campus

About the opportunity

As a Schools Engagement Facilitator, you will be responsible for planning and coordinating school group visits to University campuses. This includes developing activity programs in collaboration with academics and professional staff, overseeing all event logistics, and maintaining clear and timely communication with schools.

What you’ll do:

• Work collaboratively in the Recruitment and Engagement team to design, plan, promote and coordinate the effective delivery of on and off campus school engagement activities.


• Identify opportunities to increase awareness of course offerings and learning opportunities through engaging with schools and throughout our communities to enhance aspiration for higher education.


• Support tours and visits to campus for prospective students and school groups ensuring a positive and informative experience.


• Project manage approved initiatives to ensure that maximum benefits are achieved for all parties.


• Work with colleagues in the Recruitment and Engagement team to continuously improve and refine processes.

What we’re looking for:

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain successful relationships with key stakeholders.


• Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple projects and deliver outcomes on time and within budget.


• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across a geographically dispersed team.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to confidently liaise with people of various skills, experience and background to achieve positive outcomes.


• An understanding of the challenges facing the Tasmanian education sector and the need to increase access and participation across the educational spectrum.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 6 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $116,872 comprising base salary within the range of $92,120 to $99,891 plus 17% superannuation.

Applications close Thursday, 19 November 2026, 11.55pm

As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.