Manager, Engagement

Full time, Continuing
- $101,668 - $108,450 (G08) + 17% superannuation
- 7% salary increase from 4th of July 2025

**Reference Number**: 1002491

**About the Role**:
We are currently seeking a passionate **Manager, Engagement** to join our Curtin Sport and Recreation.
In this role, you will be a key player in driving the growth of our brand, events, and commercial revenue streams. You will lead a dynamic team, manage stakeholder relationships, and oversee strategic initiatives that enhance community engagement and drive sustainable growth. This role places a strong emphasis on values-based leadership, collaboration, and fostering partnerships internal and external to the university.
You’ll work closely with the Senior Manager, Sport and Recreation, to align engagement activities with Curtin’s broader strategic goals. This is a fantastic opportunity to leverage your skills in stakeholder engagement, marketing, and event management while contributing to the success of our Sport and Recreation programs.
As an employed team member under the umbrella of Curtin Sport and Recreation, you are encouraged to utilise all the attractive services offered with a free gym membership to Curtin Stadium’s state-of-the-art sport and active recreation facility. This is a great opportunity to utilise your experience to enhance the wellbeing and betterment of our students, staff and community and support our pursuit to _make tomorrow better._

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Lead the Engagement business unit, focusing on marketing, events, and revenue growth.
- Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Oversee the development and implementation of strategic marketing and engagement plans.
- Drive the commercial success of Curtin Sport and Recreation through partnerships and collaborations.
- Lead a team, providing direction and support to ensure alignment with business goals.
- Manage budgets, financial performance, and operational reporting.

**Who we are looking for/Selection Criteria**:

- Extensive experience in management, leadership, and strategic planning.
- Proven expertise in building and maintaining stakeholder relationships.
- Experience in event management, marketing, and commercial growth strategies.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage across diverse teams.

**Role Requirements**:

- As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered

**Your new Team**:
**Curtin Sport and Recreation**
**At Curtin, our commitment is to ignite inspiration and captivate students on campus, enriching the student experience. We're not just about academic excellence, we believe in nurturing the whole individual, and sport and recreation play a pivotal role in our community. Our programs are designed to enhance physical health, foster social connections, and enrich the university experience through teamwork, exercise, and social activities. We're committed to creating an environment where our students can thrive, not just academically, but in all aspects of their lives.

Our state-of-the-art facilities, comprehensive fitness, and recreation services, along with a diverse range of programs and events at Curtin Stadium, create an immersive environment where this vision comes to life. From innovative programs to exciting events, we aim to foster a truly holistic and enriching experience for our students, staff, and community.

**About Curtin University**

**What We Offer You**:
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.

**Join Us**

**If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents**:

- Up to date resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest, experience and addressing the section criteria for the role** (no more than two pages)**

**Applications close: Sunday, 25th of May 2025.**
- Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert._