Community Engagement Coordinator

Overview

Community Engagement Coordinator (UNSW Faculty of Engineering)

This role supports the Program Manager (Student Gender Equity), Program Manager (Student Equity), and Senior Program Officer (Indigenous Engagement) by coordinating activities targeted to cohorts currently underrepresented in the engineering sector, including women, non-binary and gender diverse people and those from low socioeconomic status (SES) backgrounds, UNSW Gateway schools, those located in remote and rural areas, and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. The Community Engagement Coordinator is a member of the UNSW Engineering Societal Impact and Translation team and supports the delivery and execution of the UNSW Equity, Diversity and Inclusion strategy 2023-2027, and the UNSW Strategy: Progress for All and associated Societal Impact Framework. This position involves event coordination, knowledge translation, marketing, implementation of student and community engagement initiatives, and development of internal and external relationships with those who have a passion for driving diversity and belonging within the education and engineering sectors.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement community engagement initiatives and activities targeting underrepresented cohorts in engineering (e.g., women, non-binary and gender diverse people, those from low SES backgrounds, UNSW Gateway schools, remote/rural communities, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people).
• Establish and manage strategic partnerships within UNSW and externally with relevant stakeholders to leverage activities that enhance collective impact (e.g., Future Student Recruitment, Division of Societal Impact, Equity and Engagement's Student Equity team, NSW high schools).
• Oversee development and implementation of project plans and schedules, contributing to planning processes for key initiatives (e.g., Women In Engineering Program, UNSW Makerbus, UNSW Gateway Program, Engineering Indigenous Engagement).
• Monitor, track and report on project deliverables to ensure time, cost and quality metrics align with approved plans.
• Provide consultative advice and strategic guidance on attracting and retaining students from underrepresented cohorts in Engineering.
• Design, develop and implement effective marketing and communications strategies for activities and initiatives targeted to underrepresented cohorts and relevant communities.
• Manage stakeholder communications across multiple internal and external channels.

Skills And Experience

• Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship; Visa sponsorship is not available.
• Relevant tertiary qualification with extensive experience or equivalent competence, preferably within higher education or working with underrepresented groups.
• Demonstrated expertise in fostering student engagement and crafting programs aimed at building community.
• Passion for the engineering sector and equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Significant project and event coordination experience with ability to plan, implement and report on outcomes.
• Engagement and stakeholder management skills with a track record of delivering outcomes.
• Budget management for engagement programs with responsible resource allocation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with attention to detail.
• Strong time management and organizational skills with ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently while managing competing demands.

Benefits And Culture

UNSW recognises that staff contributions drive the university's success and offers benefits to support career development and wellbeing.

• 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

Please click the apply now button and submit your CV, Cover Letter and Responses to the Skills and Experience. Systematically address the Skills and Experience listed within the position description in your application. Applications close Tuesday 2nd September 2025 by 11:30pm. Applicants must have working rights in Australia and be able to be on site in Kensington, NSW. Background checks will be required for this role including a Working With Children Check.

Get In Touch

Any applications sent to the contacts below will not be accepted. If you have questions about the role, please contact Juline Harb at juline.harb@unsw.edu.au. If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact Allyssar Hamoud at a.hamoud@unsw.edu.au

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. 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.

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type
Full-time

Job function
Other

Industries
Higher Education and Research Services

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