- Flexible location + hybrid work arrangements
- Full-time and continuing
- HEW 7 $101,858 - $112,156 + 17% Superannuation
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 seven campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India 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.
About the role:
The Major Events and Visits team is responsible for the project management of high-profile events, including VIP visits, public orations, cultural festivals, industry expos, and key faculty and partnership events.
We are seeking a Coordinator, Major Events and Visits to play a vital role in supporting the end-to-end delivery of major corporate, faculty, and partnership events. Working closely with multiple stakeholders, you’ll help bring our annual events calendar and corporate event program to life.
Reporting to the Specialist, Major Events and Visits, the role will:
- Coordinate high-risk and complex events, including contracting venues/suppliers, undertaking risk assessments and contractor inductions, determining operational requirements, and liaising with high-profile visitors.
- Provide professional advice and support during the pre-planning of events, as well as on-site assistance during their implementation.
- Support the continuous improvement of management standards and Deakin's event capabilities, while promptly addressing any critical issues that arise.
- Prepare high-quality event documentation such as invitations, orders of proceedings, speaker request forms and running sheets.
- Scope event requirements and work within allocated budgets, and monitor and reconcile the final event budget.
- Maintain event data management within the database including reporting, identifying and tracking engagement activity.
To be successful, you’ll have:
- A Degree with substantial subsequent relevant experience; or
- Extensive experience in project management of events
- An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
Here's how to apply:
Please submit your updated resume along with a brief cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience by clicking the 'Apply' button.
For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Megan Sulzberger (Specialist, Major Events and Visits) via megan.sulzberger@deakin.edu.au
For a copy of the position description, please see below:
PD - Coordinator, Major Events & Visits.pdf
Applications for this position close on Monday 12th May 2025 at 11:55pm.
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.
