Careers at UniSC

• UniSC Clinical Trials | Flexible base location - UniSC SouthBank, Health Hub Morayfield, UniSC Sunshine Coast or Maroochydore (NEW Clinical Trials Site)
• Level 7, $105,843 - $115,703 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time (36.25 hours per week), 2 year fixed-term appointment

The Opportunity

Join UniSC’s growing Clinical Trials team to drive the strategy, planning, delivery and success of all in-person and virtual events, creating engaging experiences that elevate our brand and support clinical trial growth.

Please note, this role requires flexibility to travel across clinical trial sites locally, interstate, and internationally as required, along with availability to work outside standard business hours when needed.

For more information, please visit us online: UniSC Clinical Trials

You will

• Lead the end-to-end planning, delivery and evaluation of diverse event activities, including trade events, partner visits, community engagement initiatives, online seminars, launches, open days and university participation events;
• Manage and coordinate all stakeholders involved in event delivery, including staff, suppliers, contractors and university partners, while providing strategic, tactical and technical leadership to achieve agreed commercial and reputational outcomes; and
• Support the broader Marketing & Brand team while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability, inclusion, safety and professional respect.

About you

You’re an experienced events management professional who thrives in collaborative environments, building strong partnerships and fostering effective cooperation. You exercise sound judgement and engage confidently and sensitively with a diverse range of stakeholders. Highly organised and solutions-focused, you excel at prioritising competing demands, working autonomously, and managing multiple projects simultaneously, while actively contributing to broader team initiatives and shared success.

You will possess:

• Education and/or relevant experience equivalent to the completion of a degree in marketing, communication or event management, and at least two years subsequent relevant work experience in marketing or event management; 
• Significant experience in all components of successful event management including planning, logistics, stakeholder engagement, risk management, budget management and evaluation for local, nation and international events. Sponsorship experience will be advantageous but not required;
• The ability to work in a collaborative style to facilitate cooperation, and the ability to exercise sound judgement in dealing confidently and sensitively with people from a wide range of backgrounds, including partners, Government and university stakeholders;
• Significant client management skills including a track record of trouble-shooting, thinking laterally in situations where precedents may not be apparent, and taking responsibility to deliver positive outcomes for internal and external clients;
• Demonstrated knowledge of the appropriate and required use of cultural protocols, and business and social etiquette in the context of events management, on behalf of UniSC Clinical Trials;
• Proven track record of compliance with health and safety policies, procedures, hazard reporting and safe work practices; and
• Ability to prioritise tasks, autonomously manage workloads, drive multiple projects simultaneously, as well as actively contribute to broader team initiatives maintaining a solution focused ethic. 

Don't meet every requirement? At UniSC, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

Position description:  494361_Events Manager, Clinical Trials.pdf

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

All applications must be lodged through our website. 

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 14 June 2026.

Your completed application must include:

• a resume and a statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), which be reviewed in alignment to the specified selection criteria as outlined within the position description.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Mr Sean Greaney
Manager, Marketing and Brand (Clinical Trials) – UniSC Clinical Trials
Email: sgreaney@usc.edu.au

Discover UniSC

We’re all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. While we’re not the largest university, we are one of the fastest growing in Australia, now with over 2,000 staff across five campuses in South East Queensland and an expanding presence in major capital cities, and we’re making a big impact every day through ground-breaking research, a strong commitment to sustainability, high-performance sport, and award-winning alumni.

We are committed to delivering high-quality research and teaching that address major global and regional challenges, with established and emerging strengths in sustainability, environmental systems, biodiversity, aquaculture, preventative health and regional resilience. Our research excellence is internationally recognised through strong performance in global benchmarking, including leading rankings in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings for “Zero Hunger,” “Climate Action” and “Life on Land.” UniSC is also recognised for its teaching excellence, with a strong emphasis on student success, innovative and engaging learning experiences, and strong graduate outcomes that equip learners to make meaningful contributions in their chosen fields. As the only university operating within three UNESCO Biosphere Reserves and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, UniSC is uniquely positioned to leverage its natural environment to advance impactful research, teaching and partnerships that support sustainable futures, with sustainability embedded across all aspects of our teaching, research and operations.

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment that encourages continuous professional development and provides the tools and resources to grow your career. We value the contributions of every team member and the role they play in our culture and success. We’re not afraid to do things differently, and we’re looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team working together to make a meaningful difference to local and global challenges.

Our Culture & Benefits:

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.