Events Officer

University of Western Australia; Crawley; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Events Officer to join their dynamic team. This role involves supporting the planning and execution of flagship university events, ensuring high-quality experiences that engage and attract prospective students. The ideal candidate will possess strong event coordination skills, with a keen attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure. Join a collaborative environment that values diversity and inclusion, and be part of a team dedicated to showcasing the best of the university. If you are passionate about event management and want to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Paid parental leave

Annual leave with purchase options

Long service leave

Salary packaging options

Discounted health insurance

On-campus childcare options

Incremental progression based on service

Qualifications

• Experience in event coordination and project administration.
• Proven ability to prepare high quality event planning documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and delivery of flagship University events.
• Deliver high quality, engaging and impactful event experiences.

Skills

Event Coordination

Project Administration

Stakeholder Engagement

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Job description

• Student Administration / Support Services 1
• Flexible working options considered.
• 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
• 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.
• 13 weeks long service leave after seven/ten years.
• Salary packaging options.
• 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
• 25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
• Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.

Events Officer

Job no: 520059
Work type: Full Time
Location: Crawley
Categories: Student Administration / Support Services

• Opportunity for an organised, motivated and adaptable individual with event coordination and administration experience to support the planning and delivery of flagship University events.
• Join a high performing team executing engaging and impactful event experiences.
• Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis for 6 months from 23 June 2025.

About the area

The Brand, Marketing and Recruitment (BMR) division exists for the purpose of showcasing the best of UWA, ultimately enhancing reputation and driving student recruitment. The division consolidates all marketing, communications and future student related activity into one team, enabling efficiency and effectiveness gains for the University.

The Future Students team within BMR exists to provide strategic student recruitment direction and management for the university. The Future Students team also executes a range of future student recruitment activity, including events.

About the opportunity

• Support the end-to-end planning and delivery of the University’s flagship events including, but not limited to, Graduations and Open Day.
• Deliver high quality, engaging and impactful event experiences to support the recruitment, outreach and engagement goals of UWA portfolios, schools and research centres.
• Provide strategic advice and resources to internal stakeholders to drive a consistent and professional standard of events.

About you

• Experience in event coordination, project administration, and stakeholder engagement.
• Proven ability to prepare high quality events planning documentation and budgets, ensuring information is accurate, reliable and comprehensive.
• A positive, motivated and adaptable individual with the ability to work and solve problems under pressure, while maintaining a strong focus on service delivery and operational excellence.
• Ability to work independently, show initiative, problem solve and work productively as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a consistently high level of attention to detail.

Note:

• Ability to work outside normal office hours and occasional weekend work
• Ability to undertake physical tasks such as packing and unpacking materials
• “C” class driver’s licence will be required by the successful applicant

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Wednesday, 14 May 2025.

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

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, 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.

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.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at [e-mail] with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.

Advertised: 07 May 2025 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 14 May 2025 W. Australia Standard Time