Manager, Engagement

at; Alberta; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a Manager, Engagement to drive brand growth and community engagement through strategic initiatives. This role involves leading a dynamic team, managing stakeholder relationships, and enhancing the success of Sport and Recreation programs.

Benefits

Free gym membership

Health and wellbeing services

Salary packaging

Discounts for retail and travel

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in management and strategic planning.
• Proven expertise in stakeholder relationships and event management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Engagement business unit focusing on marketing and events.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with stakeholders.
• Oversee strategic marketing and engagement plans.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication

Job description

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Reference Number: 1002491

About the Role:

We are currently seeking a passionate Manager, Engagement to join our Curtin Sport and Recreation.
In this role, you will be a key player in driving the growth of our brand, events, and commercial revenue streams. You will lead a dynamic team, manage stakeholder relationships, and oversee strategic initiatives that enhance community engagement and drive sustainable growth. This role places a strong emphasis on values-based leadership, collaboration, and fostering partnerships internal and external to the university.
You’ll work closely with the Senior Manager, Sport and Recreation, to align engagement activities with Curtin’s broader strategic goals. This is a fantastic opportunity to leverage your skills in stakeholder engagement, marketing, and event management while contributing to the success of our Sport and Recreation programs.
As an employed team member under the umbrella of Curtin Sport and Recreation, you are encouraged to utilise all the attractive services offered with a free gym membership to Curtin Stadium’s state-of-the-art sport and active recreation facility. This is a great opportunity to utilise your experience to enhance the wellbeing and betterment of our students, staff and community and support our pursuit to make tomorrow better.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead the Engagement business unit, focusing on marketing, events, and revenue growth.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee the development and implementation of strategic marketing and engagement plans.
• Drive the commercial success of Curtin Sport and Recreation through partnerships and collaborations.
• Lead a team, providing direction and support to ensure alignment with business goals.
• Manage budgets, financial performance, and operational reporting.

Who we are looking for/Selection Criteria:

• Extensive experience in management, leadership, and strategic planning.
• Proven expertise in building and maintaining stakeholder relationships.
• Experience in event management, marketing, and commercial growth strategies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage across diverse teams.

Role Requirements:

As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered

Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction

This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check

Your new Team:

Curtin Sport and Recreation

At Curtin, our commitment is to ignite inspiration and captivate students on campus, enriching the student experience. We're not just about academic excellence, we believe in nurturing the whole individual, and sport and recreation play a pivotal role in our community. Our programs are designed to enhance physical health, foster social connections, and enrich the university experience through teamwork, exercise, and social activities. We're committed to creating an environment where our students can thrive, not just academically, but in all aspects of their lives.

Our state-of-the-art facilities, comprehensive fitness, and recreation services, along with a diverse range of programs and events at Curtin Stadium, create an immersive environment where this vision comes to life. From innovative programs to exciting events, we aim to foster a truly holistic and enriching experience for our students, staff, and community.

About Curtin University

We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visitour Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You:

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visithttps://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/
Join Us!

Prospective Candidates need to be aware that appointment to this position will be under the Curtin University Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 2012-2016 (Curtin EBA) for the duration of the term of appointment. Should you have any queries regarding this matter, please contact Curtin Careers at [e-mail] .

If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:

• Up to date resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest, experience and addressing the section criteria for the role (no more than two pages)

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on [e-mail] or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: Sunday, 25th of May 2025.

Disclaimer: Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing of adverts on the specified date. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application ahead of this deadline. Late applications will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.

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Curtin University is Western Australia's largest and most culturally diverse university with Australia's third largest international student population. With campuses in Singapore, Malaysia, Dubai and Mauritius well as face-to-face teaching in a number of countries, Curtin has a strong commitment to international engagement. This cultural diversity adds a rich and valuable dimension to our campus atmosphere, preparing all graduates to live and work effectively in an increasingly global environment.

Curtin University is Western Australia's largest and most culturally diverse university with Australia's third largest international student population. With campuses in Singapore, Malaysia, Dubai and Mauritius well as face-to-face teaching in a number of countries, Curtin has a strong commitment to international engagement. This cultural diversity adds a rich and valuable dimension to our campus atmosphere, preparing all graduates to live and work effectively in an increasingly global environment.

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