Events & Engagement Coordinator

**Job no**: 510477

**Work type**: Full time

**Location**: Sydney, NSW

**Categories**: Business Development / Industry Engagement, Project Management

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At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.

The ARC Centre of Excellence for Quantum Computation and Communication Technology (CQC2T) is funded by the Australian Research Council Centres of Excellence Funding Scheme. The Centre is focused on delivering world-leading quantum research to develop full scale quantum systems. This technology has the potential to transform the information economy and create industries of the future.

The Events & Engagement Coordinator will play a key role in coordinating and executing the outreach activities of the Centre for Quantum Computation and Communication Technology (CQC2T), Faculty of Science.

Working closely with the Chief Operating Officer and Marketing and Communications Advisor, the Events & Engagement Coordinator will provide support in the delivery of CQC2T projects, initiatives, and other programs within the Centre.

About the role

$100K - $108K plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading

Fixed Term - 2 years

Full-time (35 hours per week)

The role of Events & Engagement Coordinator reports to the Chief Operating Officer, with a dotted line to the External Engagement Manager, Science and has no direct reports.

**Specific responsibilities for this role include**:
In collaboration with the COO and the Marketing & Communications Advisor, plan, develop and coordinate a broad range of outreach activities for CQC2T identified priority groups.

Manage the development, promotion and execution of events of priority to the Centre including Centre visits and Open Days, National and International Science and Women in STEM initiatives, University Open Days, school engagement and outreach events, senior high school work experience programs, and visitors from industry and government

Establish and maintain key internal relationships with UNSW Central Marketing, the Faculty of Science and Faculty of Engineering and the Centre Node teams.

Expand the outreach program by identifying and pursuing strategic opportunities, creating and building upon existing relationships with student outreach organisations, schools, industry and the community.

Collaborate with the Marketing & Communications Advisor to ensure continuity and consistency across channels and initiatives for example, equity initiatives, outreach activities and science promotional events.

Design and produce promotional materials (online, print, signage, etc.) and reports for distribution to Centre stakeholders and visitors. This includes participation in the creation of Centre publications including the Centre Annual Report.

Maintain and further develop the website and social media channels for the Centre, driving continuous improvement and increased reach to identified priority groups.

Collect data and report on trends identifying trends and challenges and implementing strategies to improve outreach and engagement.

**Align with and actively demonstrate the UNSW Values in Action**: Our Behaviours and the UNSW Code of Conduct

Cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures of the university and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the health and safety of yourself or others.

About the successful applicant
(Selection Criteria)

**To be successful in this role you will have**:
Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.

Demonstrated ability to execute programs focused on specific and measurable outcomes that engage a range of stakeholders

Demonstrated experience in event management, development of partnerships, marketing, social media or promotions.

Excellent time management and organisational skills, and the ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines.

Highly advanced interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.

Highly proficient computer literacy with excellent skills in Microsoft Office. Graphic design experience using Adobe Creative Suite; skills in photo and video editing an advantage.

Demonstrated experience in managing social media platforms and data collection tools

Ability to plan, organise and co-ordinate outreach projects and large-scale events.

An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.

Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

**Contact**:
Alison Taylor

**Applications close**: August 23 r