WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY
To be eligible to apply for this position you must be employed by Western Sydney University on an ongoing, fixed-term or casual basis at the time of this advertisement.
All ongoing and fixed term employees seeking to apply for this position as a secondment must have completed a minimum of 12 months’ full-time continuous service to be eligible to apply for this role, as per Part D of the Recruitment and Selection Policy.
The Office of Student Experience & Marketing (SEM) at Western Sydney University is dedicated to attracting and enrolling prospective students while enhancing the student journey throughout their time at the university.
Are you a passionate and detail-oriented events professional looking to make an impact?
We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Events Officer to join our team. You will be instrumental in the planning, execution, and evaluation of a diverse portfolio of events. Your contribution will help deliver engaging experiences that leave a lasting impression on attendees and strengthen the university's reputation.
You will provide professional support to ensure the smooth execution of various university events, from concept development to post-event evaluation. You will lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of second-tier events while assisting the Manager, Events & Strategy, and the Events Coordinator with large and complex tier-one events. A critical aspect of this role is building and strengthening relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including vendors, partners, and university departments.
You will coordinate all event logistics, including venue bookings, supplier management, budget oversight, and on-site operations, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration to deliver high-quality events.
To succeed in this role, you will have experience in event planning and coordination, with a proven track record of managing events from start to finish. You thrive in fast-paced environments and have excellent problem-solving skills. Your ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders will be key to ensuring the smooth delivery of events. You are detail-oriented, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple events simultaneously while maintaining high standards of quality.
You will have a degree in marketing, events management, communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. Demonstrated experience in planning and executing events, with the ability to manage projects independently, is essential. Strong organisational and multitasking skills, paired with excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, will support your work in building effective relationships across various levels of the university. You will also need to demonstrate experience working in collaborative team environments with a focus on proactive problem-solving.
If you are ready to contribute to creating memorable experiences for the university community, we encourage you to apply!
HEW Level 6 - $107,358 to $115,073 p.a. (comprising Salary of $90,719 to $97,238 p.a., plus 17% Superannuation and Leave Loading)
Please direct specific enquiries regarding the role to Sophie Binovec via s.binovec@westernsydney.edu.au
8:30pm, Sunday 15 September 2024.
You must provide evidence of your full time working rights in Australia at time of application.
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