Strategic Events Lead, University Engagement

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

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.