Events Officer

Southern Cross University is a dynamic, ambitious institution focussed on its purpose of changing lives through revolutionary learning and research with real impact. Our game changing Southern Cross Model brings a deeper learning experience, improving individual student outcomes, quality of life and a better way to learn. Our world-ranked research is driving positive impact for our communities, environment and economy.

Working at Southern Cross University combines a rare combination of being surrounded by ambitious students, amazing and dedicated colleagues and an environment of stunning natural beauty. We are leaders in our communities in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast and pride ourselves on helping shape a better tomorrow.

Southern Cross University is seeking an Events Officer to coordinate University events held on campus by staff, students and external clients. The Events Officer role serves as the main point of contact for event clients and suppliers from initial planning phases through to event delivery and completion. This position will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and support the coordination of events. Your core responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate services for designated events, including liaising with internal and external stakeholders, and overseeing event set up, event coordination and pack down of events.
• Manage incoming event enquiries and serve as main point of contact for event clients and suppliers from initial planning phases through to event delivery and completion.
• Supervise and coordinate casual event staff and volunteers for internal and external events.
• Develop marketing content for University events and promotion of services.
• Provide administrative services to the Events Team and manage and monitor incoming event enquiries.

You will be passionate about using your organisational skills, creativity and ability to work collaboratively with others to coordinate impactful events that showcase SCU’s brand and student life. More specifically you will have:

• A relevant qualification at Certificate level and relevant administrative experience, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively in a small team environment with effective written communication skills.
• Proven interpersonal skills and commitment to excellence in customer service.

Our staff benefit from flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work models, generous parental and carer’s leave provisions, wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programs and professional learning opportunities. This position is:

• Full-time, fixed-term (6 months)
• Located at our Lismore campus.
• HEW Level 4. The base salary ranges from $69,473 - $74,607 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $87,290.

Find out more about working at SCU by visiting Why Work at SCU.

Applicants must apply online and attach a CV and cover letter responding to the selection criteria within the position description by the closing date. Information to support you prepare your application is available on our website. If you experience difficulties applying online or need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by contacting ****@scu.edu.au.

Job applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or currently hold a visa with ongoing work rights in Australia. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

To view the full position advertisement and details of the application process, please click on the APPLY button where you will be redirected to the Southern Cross University website.   

Closing Date: 11.30pm AEDT, 11 March 2024

Southern Cross University is committed to ensuring that the University reflects the rich diversity across the region in which the University’s campuses are located.

The University encourages applications from people of all ages, women, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people living with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people who openly identify as LGBTQI+.

We encourage applications from people with disability and will provide adjustments to the recruitment process upon request.