Senior Events Officer (HEO 5)

University of South Australia
October 07, 2024
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  • Based in the Student Engagement Unit at the City West campus

  • Full-time, fixed term contract until January 2026
  • Commencement salary: $76,304 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)
  • About You

    You have demonstrated experience in running large scale, complex events, and understand the importance of meeting logistical requirements. With a can-do attitude, you use your strong interpersonal skills to liaise with stakeholders at all levels. You are precise in your ability to prepare documentation, and are exceptionally organised. Importantly, you can relate to students and have a passion for supporting their University journey.

    About the Role

    You will be responsible for the planning, delivery and continuous improvement of University-wide student engagement events on behalf of the Student Engagement Unit. These events are aimed at providing a positive student co- curricular experience through engagement in activities, programs and student journey thus improving the vibrancy of UniSA campuses and the online space.

    Events include, but are not limited to: Multicultural festival, Diwali, Volunteering Expo, Orientation, R U OK? Day, wellbeing events and more.

    This position plays a key role in establishing and maintaining strong working relationships, and the provision of high-level support and advice to professional and academic units in delivering local area student events as well as coordinating logistical arrangements on the day.

    About the Student Engagement Unit

    The Student Engagement Unit (SEU) is responsible for the strategic development and delivery of student facing services that will enhance the on- campus and off-campus student experience for all students. The SEU also takes strategic steps to inform the quality of the student experience of learning and teaching, support services, the learning environment, and student facilities.

    SEU services include Orientation, UniSA Sport, Career Services, Student Life, Student Wellbeing, Student Counselling, International Student Support, Learning Advice, Wirringka Student Services, and Access and Inclusion Services.

    About UniSA

    The University of South Australia is Australia's University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

    Essential Skills and Experience

  • Tertiary qualification in events, project management, marketing or a related discipline, and/or demonstrated equivalent skills and knowledge
  • Demonstrated experience in the design, development and implementation of concurrent high-quality events and activities which achieve event objectives and deliver on budget
  • Demonstrated high-level organisation skills, including the ability to work autonomously and exercise decision making with limited oversight, set priorities, delegate tasks, meet tight deadlines and work effectively under pressure along with excellent accuracy and attention to detail
  • Well developed interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, including public speaking experience, negotiation skills, and the ability to relate to and work collaboratively with a broad cross-section of people within and external to the University
  • Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to develop strong working relationships, communicate effectively, negotiate and resolve issues and problem solve with internal and external clients and suppliers, and staff of the University
  • Benefits

    Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:

  • Access to great personal development opportunities
  • Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
  • Flexible working conditions
  • Employee assistance and development programs
  • A variety of leave arrangements
  • Culture

    At the University of South Australia, we value workplace diversity and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability.

    Start Your Unstoppable Career!

    For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

    Please address your cover letter to Jasmin Jensen, Senior Consultant: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at [email protected] using job reference number 6516.

    Applications close: 11:30pm Monday 7 October 2024

    We are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment process and encourage you to share any support, adjustments and/or access requirements you have by contacting our Recruitment Central team [email protected]. Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

    Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment. Pursuant to the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (the Act) and the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Regulations 2019 (the Regulations), this position has been deemed prescribed. This role will require the successful candidate to hold a current Working with Children Check.

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