Events Coordinator

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Work type: Full-Time
Location: UniSC Moreton Bay, UniSC Caboolture
Categories: Professional Level 6

  • Moreton Bay Campuses | UniSC Moreton Bay and UniSC Caboolture
  • Level 6, $92,964 - $100,603 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
  • Full-time, fixed-term appointment until September 2026 (parental leave coverage)

The Opportunity

Bring energy and creativity to UniSC Caboolture and UniSC Moreton Bay as you plan and deliver a diverse range of events that drive student engagement, strengthen community and industry partnerships, and support staff initiatives. In this dynamic role, you'll play a key part in helping the campuses achieve their strategic goals by creating memorable, high-impact experiences that showcase the best of UniSC.

You will

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

About you

You're a strong communicator with excellent written and verbal skills who is able to interact with a wide range of stakeholders, both internal and external. You exercise sound judgement, take initiative, and are confident solving problems independently. Flexible and adaptable, you thrive in dynamic environments and can pivot quickly to meet changing needs and deadlines.

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 relationship management skills in order to foster partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and, communicate effectively with students from diverse backgrounds;
  • exceptional planning, organisational and time management skills to meet deadlines which often conflict and overlap;
  • sound leadership skills to supervise and coordinate staff and volunteers, including delegating tasks;
  • sound financial skills to set and monitor budgets, including timesheets for payroll; and
  • highly developed computer literacy, including Word, Excel, Sharepoint and event related systems (such as; Student Hub, Eventbrite and Asana).

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: Download File 493244 - Events Coordinator.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, Wednesday 21 May 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

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 – UniSC Moreton Bay
Telephone: 07 5459 4641
Email: HOCMB@usc.edu.au

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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.

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