• Flexible location + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and fixed term from February 2025 to February 2026
• HEW 7 $101,858 - $112,156 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across five campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

As a Coordinator, Campaigns and Events, you will:

• Plan and deliver student recruitment campaigns and events, including the University annual open days and key commercial exhibitions, to maximise reach to target audiences in alignment with brand policies and recruitment objectives.
• Organise the logistics and implementation of events within agreed timeframes and budgets, ensuring a focus on achieving excellent customer service and a high level of attendee satisfaction.
• Act as a coach and work with team members to facilitate growth and development by giving balanced, constructive feedback considering individual capability and team performance.
• Distil the core issues from complex information, draws accurate conclusions and condense complex information and next steps into simple, concise terms that others can understand.
• Seek feedback on improvement opportunities from a diverse range of key stakeholders and implement change through appropriate channels, and overcomes obstacles to change.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A Degree with at least 4 years subsequent relevant experience; or
• Extensive experience and management expertise in technical or administrative fields; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training in marketing, communications, PR.
• Extensive experience in event, project management, marketing, communications or related areas.
• Experience executing multiple activities and initiatives simultaneously within tight deadlines, with excellent attention to detail in a busy and complex environment.

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Jenny Rowell (Manager, Future Student Campaigns and Events) on 03 9246 8205 

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 Coordinator Campaigns and Events 2024-1.pdf

Applications for this position close on Monday 25 November 2024.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.