Community Engagement Coordinator

3 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia UNSW Australia Full time

As a Community Engagement Coordinator at UNSW Australia, you will play a pivotal role in fostering connections with the student community. With a strong focus on promoting and coordinating outreach programs, projects, events, and initiatives, this position offers an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

About the Role

This parental leave cover contract is available until August 2025 and involves reporting directly to the Operations Manager (Accommodation). You will work closely with the entire UNSW student community, including the PVCESE portfolio and the Division of Academic & Student Life.

Main Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and support the delivery and promotion of Accommodation outreach programs, projects, events, activities, and initiatives to achieve operational and strategic goals.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with portfolio teams, relevant faculty and division staff, PVCESE teams, UNSW Future Students, and external stakeholders such as agents, secondary schools, and scholarship organizations.
  • Coordinate workshops, seminars, training, forums, meetings, events, and manage follow-ups and project status reporting.
  • Work with stakeholders to update UNSW Accommodation sites and other web content. Prepare and disseminate promotional communications and materials, including emails, flyers, reports, e-news, web, and social media content.
  • Collaborate with the Head of Colleges and Manager Operations (Accommodation) on program, project, and initiative plans and schedules. Manage program and event management systems, including invitations, registrations, post-event administration, and project evaluation and reporting.
  • Support adherence to UNSW governance pathways to ensure consistent project management. Contribute to the development, implementation, and review of policies, procedures, guidelines, and training materials related to programs, projects, and initiatives.

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking someone who is excited about UNSW's vision and values. The ideal candidate should be creative, organised, and energised by building relationships and interacting with various stakeholders. Key requirements include:

  • Demonstrated experience in event/project/program coordination, including managing logistics, promotions, communications, budgeting, documentation, and reporting.
  • Advanced communication skills, including demonstrated experience in content writing and editing (official communications, reports, promotional and web content), proofreading, and researching and analysing material and summarising key issues.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively, respond to changing priorities, handle multiple tasks, and meet competing deadlines using judgment and initiative.

Benefits and Culture

UNSW offers a range of benefits and a culture that prioritises people. These include access to up to 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments, as well as discounts and entitlements for retail, education, and fitness services.

Estimated Salary: $80,000 - $110,000 per annum

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