Careers at UniSC

• Marketing and Communications, Sunshine Coast Campus, Sippy Downs or Moreton Bay Campus, Petrie
• Level 5, $77,710 - $87,573 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time temporary appointment until 31 December 2025

The Opportunity

You will plan, develop and deliver student recruitment events for the Future Students team. The Recruitment Events Officer brings together a range of marketing functions, including design, digital marketing and strategic communications to effectively promote and develop events and engagement activity.

For more information on Marketing and Communications, please visit us online: Marketing and Communications  

You will

• develop, deliver and evaluate recruitment events and activity to promote UniSC’s undergraduate and postgraduate opportunities;
• coordinate marketing and communication functions that support the promotion and delivery of recruitment events and activity; and;
• contribute to the development of marketing communication campaigns for student recruitment events, including writing copy and briefs.

About you

Your well-developed interpersonal and written communication skills enable you to excel in this role, facilitating clear and effective interaction with team members and stakeholders. Your strong organisational abilities, combined with the capacity to manage your own workload and meet deadlines, allow you to prioritise and balance conflicting demands efficiently.

You demonstrate a high level of competence in computer literacy and record keeping, supported by a keen attention to detail. This, alongside your ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, ensures that tasks are completed accurately and on time.

Your proven track record of fostering teamwork and collaboration beyond immediate teams helps to create a cohesive work environment, driving exceptional results. By leveraging your ability to work cooperatively, you contribute to achieving collective goals and exceeding expectations.

You will possess:

• possess a relevant degree or an equivalent combination of relevant work experience and education / training;
• sound knowledge and skills in marketing and communications;
• experience in all components of event delivery, including planning, logistics, stakeholder engagement, risk management, budget management and evaluation; and
• proven track record of troubleshooting, thinking laterally in situations where precedents may not be apparent, and taking responsibility to deliver positive outcomes for internal and external clients. 

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:  3908 Recruitment 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 the Careers at UniSC website.

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

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday, 2 February 2025.

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

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:

Sebastion Marx
Senior Manager, Future Students
Telephone: 07 5456 3182
Email: smarx@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.