Community Engagement Specialist for Student Life

3 weeks ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia UNSW Australia Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Community Engagement Specialist to join our team in UNSW Australia.

The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating outreach programs, projects, and events that foster connections across the student community.

Key Responsibilities
  • Coordinate and support the delivery of promotional and community outreach communications, activities, and initiatives to achieve operational and strategic goals.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with portfolio teams, faculty staff, and external stakeholders to promote UNSW Accommodation services.
  • Coordinate workshops, seminars, training sessions, meetings, events, and manage follow-ups and project status reporting.
  • 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 Operations Manager on program and initiative plans and schedules.
Requirements

We are looking for someone who is passionate about creating engaging experiences for students and has:

  • Demonstrated experience in event/project/program coordination, including managing logistics, promotions, communications, budgeting, documentation, and reporting.
  • Advanced communication skills, including content writing, editing, and proofreading.
  • Ability to create engaging video content using mobile devices.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, with ability to handle multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and databases, with knowledge of website maintenance.
Benefits

This role offers a competitive salary, estimated at AU$90,000 - AU$110,000 per annum, based on level of experience. Additional benefits include:

  • Access to up to 17% Superannuation contributions and leave loading payments.
  • Three additional days of leave over the end of year period.
  • Discounts and entitlements for retail, education, fitness, and more.

UNSW is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.



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