• Student Services | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs
• Level 5 - $82,843 - $93,358 p.a. plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, fixed-term appointment until August 2027

The Opportunity

Join Student Services & Engagement and play a key role in enhancing the student experience at UniSC. As the Student Communications and Events Officer, you will develop and deliver engaging student communications, support university-wide campaigns and events including Orientation, and work across a range of digital channels to ensure students receive timely, accurate and accessible information. Working collaboratively with stakeholders across the University, you will contribute to initiatives that support student transition, engagement, success and retention.

For more information, please visit us online: Student Services

You will

• produce engaging student communications and digital content across channels including web, email, newsletters, the student portal and social media;
• contribute to the planning, coordination and evaluation of student engagement events, including Orientation; and
• support communication campaigns, digital content and knowledge resources while identifying opportunities to improve processes and enhance the student experience.

About you

You are a creative, organised and student-focused communications professional who can develop engaging content for diverse audiences and channels. You communicate clearly, build strong relationships and bring a proactive, solutions-focused approach to managing competing priorities and delivering high-quality communications and events.

You will possess:

• A relevant degree in communications, marketing, project or event administration, or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Demonstrated experience writing and editing engaging communications content for different audiences and channels;
• Strong digital literacy, including experience with CRM, email marketing, CMS, Microsoft 365 and social media platforms;
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines;
• Excellent communication, relationship management and customer service skills; and
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use initiative and identify opportunities to improve the customer experience.

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.

How to apply

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

Applications for this position close midnight, Tuesday 8 September 2026. 

Position Description:  494793_Student Communications and Events Officer.pdf

Your completed application must include:

• a resume and a statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), which will 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.

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

Hannah Frawley
Team Leader, Student Communications and Events – Student Services
Telephone: 07 5456 5859
Email: hbrown@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

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

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