- Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus
- Full-time and continuing
- HEW 4 $76,967 - $81,585 + 17% Superannuation
Benefits for working with us!
At Deakin, we offer more than just a job — we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong, Melbourne, and regional Victoria, you’ll find everything you need to thrive: on-site childcare, gyms, medical centres, cafes, accessible public transport, and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off, plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services, ongoing professional development opportunities, and inclusive, supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow — whether you're working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life.
Who are we?
Deakin is a cutting-edge public university headquartered in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across our campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India, and our vibrant online environment. 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 Assistant, Events is responsible for coordinating and assisting with conferences and events both onsite at Waurn Ponds Estate and other locations on campus.
The position reports to the Senior Officer, Sales and Events, Waurn Ponds Estate and works closely with all staff within the Campus Experience team.
As an Assistant, Events you will:
- Provide event coordination including client engagement and relationship building, administration, bookings, contracts and data maintenance.
- Consult with clientele and Estate staff to resolve any issues, complaints, and/or problems to ensure quality service delivery and customer satisfaction and ensure continuous quality improvement initiatives to minimise and mitigate any future issues.
- Establish return business through the preparation and presentation of effective proposals and the generation and management of leads to ensure market penetration for the Estate.
- Produce and export timely and accurate reports, track relationships and maintain contact details and ensure the accuracy of data
- Provision of exceptional customer service in the organisation of events and at the attendance of events to ensure the needs and expectations of stakeholders are met and attendees have an excellent experience.
To be successful, you’ll have:
- Completion of a Diploma level qualifications with relevant work experience or a certificate level qualification with post- certificate relevant work experience.
- Completion of a Post-Trades Certificate or Advanced Certificate and extensive relevant experience and on the job training; or
- An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
- Experience in events/projects team
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 Ebony Kirk (Centre Manager, Waurn Ponds Estate) on ebony.kirk@deakin.edu.au
For a copy of the position description, please see below:
Position Description - Assistant, Events
Applications for this position close on Wednesday, 15th of October 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.
