Careers at UniSC

• Moreton Bay Campuses (Petrie and Caboolture)
• Level 6, $90,038 - $97,437 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, fixed-term appointment for 14 months (parental leave coverage)

The Opportunity

Join our dynamic team at UniSC Caboolture and UniSC Moreton Bay as an Events Coordinator! Take charge of shaping and executing an exciting array of events aimed at enhancing student engagement, fostering community partnerships, promoting diversity and access, and boosting staff morale. Your role will involve developing and delivering a diverse range of activities, from student recruitment drives to community engagement initiatives. Be at the forefront of creating memorable experiences that align with our strategic objectives and contribute to the success of our campuses. If you're passionate about event management and making a real impact, this is the opportunity for you!

Please note, the ability to work non-standard hours including early mornings, evenings and weekends may be required. This role will also require regular travel between our Petrie and Caboolture campuses to support universities events and activities.

You will

• develop, coordinate and facilitate internal and external events at UniSC Caboolture;
• plan and deliver key scheduled student events including having local oversight of orientation days at UniSC Moreton Bay; and
• collaborate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure appropriate and successful events.

About you

We're seeking an individual with outstanding communication skills, enabling you to confidently interact with people from diverse backgrounds, as well as develop and maintain positive, cooperative and productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, you will enjoy showcasing your organisational skills, including your capacity to prioritise tasks, autonomously manage workload, drive multiple projects simultaneously, and contribute to broader team initiatives whilst maintaining a solution focused work ethic As a key member of our tight-knit operations team, we're looking for a self-motivated, quick-thinking individual who's comfortable taking charge and making decisions.

You will possess:

• completion of a relevant degree combined with previous experience in event coordination or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training;
• strong written, verbal and digital communication and design skills;
• sound leadership skills to supervise and coordinate staff and volunteers, including delegating tasks;
• exercise sound judgement, take initiative and solve problems;
• sound financial skills to set and monitor budgets, including timesheets for payroll;
• highly developed computer literacy, including Word, Excel, Sharepoint and event related systems (such as; Student Hub, Eventbrite and Asana);
• flexibility and ability to adapt to change, often within short timeframes.

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:  Events Officer.pdf

All applications must be lodged through our website. To apply please visit our website at: Careers at UniSC

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 19 May 2024.

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:

Professor Karen Becker

Head, Moreton Bay Region
Telephone: 07 5459 4641
Email: kbecker@usc.edu.au

Discover UniSC

We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We’re not the biggest university. But we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni.

We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland.

Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 26 research fields ranked at or above world standard according to the Excellence in Research for Australia Rankings. At UniSC you will have the opportunity to contribute to the educational landscape for future generations.

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your career. We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our 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.