Student Engagement Officer, Student Life

Student Engagement Officer, Student Life

Full-time opportunity, Fixed term contract 10 months

• Opportunity to support and inspire student leaders, organise exciting events, and help build a welcoming community.
• Join a university that prepares students for a fulfilling life, not just a career

About the university

The University of Notre Dame Australia is a private Catholic University with over 1,000 permanent staff providing an exceptional educational experience to over 12,000 students across our Fremantle, Broome, and Sydney campuses, as well as clinical schools in Victoria and New South Wales.

About the office

This role sits within the Associate Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic & Registrar portfolio which includes Student Life, Student Success and Wellbeing, Libraries, Student Administration.

About the role

This position supports the Manager, Student Life, and works alongside staff and student representatives to deliver smooth and effective administrative support.

Key Responsibilities

• Be the main contact for student clubs, societies, and university staff across Australia, offering advice on student events, involvement, and rules.
• Support the Fremantle Student Affairs Committee by organising meetings, and preparing agendas, documents, and minutes.
• Help students and staff by answering questions and providing general support for Student Life activities.
• Give advice and make decisions to support student-run events, ensuring they follow university rules and goals. Escalate issues when needed.
• Plan and run events and activities that get more students involved on campus. Help grow student clubs and the Student Association.
• Assist with reports, writing tasks, promotional materials, and other admin duties as needed.
• Help manage and update university policies, forms, and documents, and assist with special projects
• Guide student groups to meet university goals and help them with paperwork and admin tasks.
• Build and keep good relationships with student leaders.
• Create useful resources (like web pages or documents) to explain how student events and representation work.
• Run Student Association elections and act as the Returning Officer, giving fair and clear advice based on student rules and making good decisions.

Qualifications, skills & experience

• Supportive of the Objects of Notre Dame as a Catholic University.
• Completion of a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education
• Ability to work effectively within a team and under general direction to effectively achieve objectives.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build successful relationships to acquire knowledge of the work area and an understanding of how they interact with other areas and processes.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake administration duties and provide quality customer service in response to enquiries.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong computer skills, including email, internet use, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), with the ability to quickly learn new systems and software.
• On-site gym and fitness programs available.
• Located in historic Fremantle.
• Within walking distance from public transport.

How to apply

Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Applications closing date : 11 July 2025

For further information on how to apply, please visit : How to apply | Notre Dame

Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.

Contact us

Please direct your queries regarding this role toMarcia Rodrigues,

Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.

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Student Life Officer
• Fremantle, WA, Australia