Careers at UniSC

• Advancement | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs
• Level 5, $80,236 - $90,420 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, ongoing appointment

The Opportunity

UniSC Advancement builds, secures, and stewards community and global relationships to advance philanthropic and social investment in the University’s priorities, supporting UniSC’s strategic vision to deliver transformational and sustainable impact locally and globally. Within this context, the Events Officer, Advancement plays a key role in delivering high-quality donor and alumni events that strengthen engagement and stewardship. Working closely with colleagues across Philanthropy, Alumni Relations, Advancement Services, and Marketing and Communications, you will coordinate a diverse program of events that align with UniSC’s goals, values, and messaging, while also providing high-level administrative support to enable effective donor engagement, conversion, and retention.

For more information, please visit us online: Advancement

You will

• plan, coordinate, and deliver donor, alumni, and community engagement events, including celebrations, meetings, and networking activities;
• manage end-to-end event logistics, including venues, catering, invitations, registrations, budgets, and on-site coordination; and
• work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure events align with UniSC’s strategic objectives and brand.

About you

You are a highly organised and proactive events professional with strong relationship management and customer service skills. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities with attention to detail and professionalism. Confident in liaising with a broad range of stakeholders, you bring sound judgement, initiative, and a collaborative approach to your work. With excellent communication skills and digital capability, you deliver seamless events that create positive and lasting impressions.

You will possess:

• completion of a relevant qualification in marketing, project or event administration, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; 
• strong digital literacy, including experience using CRM systems, email marketing and CMS platforms, Microsoft Office 365, and social media;
• excellent organisational, time management, and workload prioritisation skills;
• well-developed relationship management and customer service capabilities; and
• experience producing event-related communications, reports, and post-event evaluations.

Desirable:

• experience in the not-for-profit or philanthropic sector;
• experience working in a university environment;
• experience using Microsoft Teams;
• experience with Raiser’s Edge NXT.

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: Events Officer

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. To apply please visit our website at: Careers at UniSC

Applications for this position close midnight, Monday 26 January 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:

Nathan Erickson
Manager, Advancement Services - Advancement
Telephone: 07 5456 3192
Email: nerickson@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 and a growing footprint in major capital cities.

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 13 research fields ranked well above world standard, characterised by evidence of outstanding performance according to the Excellence 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.