Events & Communications Coordinator 

• Employment Type: Full time (35 hours per week)
• Duration: Fixed Term Contract until January 2026 (with the potential to extend)
• Remuneration: Level 7 $110,073 - $119,132 (depending on experience) + 17% super + leave loading
• Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid)

About UNSW:

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 20 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Why your Role Matters:

The Events & Communications Coordinator delivers high-quality communications and events, with a strong focus on digital content and strategy. Reporting to the External Engagement Manager, this role collaborates with stakeholders across Faculties and Divisions to ensure seamless delivery and continuous improvement, aligning with university objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Prioritise impactful communications, including developing and implementing plans with clear, targeted messaging.
• Lead a website refresh project, including writing, editing, and managing content, ensuring alignment with digital best practices.
• Plan, design, and deliver events, managing all stages of the event lifecycle.
• Provide strategic advice on communication strategies, digital content, and platform use.
• Track event and communication success, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and implement shared policies and approaches to align with divisional goals.
• Manage communications projects, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to address emerging issues and deliver consistent messaging.

This role requires expertise in digital communications, website management, and content creation, alongside event delivery. Close coordination with various teams ensures alignment with the University’s engagement and communication objectives.

About You:

• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience, with 5+ years in a similar role.
• Expertise in communications, writing, editing, and event management.
• Proven experience delivering live and digital events, managing stakeholders, and achieving outcomes in complex organisations.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to plan, execute, and evaluate events and communications effectively.
• High-level communication skills, including writing and editing for diverse audiences.
• Self-motivated, able to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement, time management, and meeting competing deadlines.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively.

This role suits a self-driven, collaborative professional with strong expertise in communications, writing, editing, and event delivery, ready to make an impact in a dynamic environment.

For further details on role responsibilities and skills & experience required, refer to the position description found under the position listing on Jobs@UNSW

Benefits and Culture:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.

Our benefits include:

• Flexible working options.
• Career development opportunities.
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments.
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period.
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness).

For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits

How to Apply: Submit your CV & a cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the job (as per the skills & experience bullet points in the job description) by 11.55pm 28th May 2025
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.

Contact: Amy Denney a.denney@unsw.edu.au - Talent Acquisition Associate
Please apply directly through the website, applications sent to the contact above will not be accepted.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.