Producer - Strategic Events

Job no: 532696
Work type: Full Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Hospitality & Events

Producer – Strategic Events x 2

• Employment Type: Full time 35 hours per week
• Duration: Contract until 31 December 2025
• Remuneration: Level 7 $110,073 - $119,132 (depending on experience) + 17% super + leave loading
• Location: Kensington, NSW

About UNSW:

UNSW isn't like other places you've worked. Yes, we're a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It's the reason we're one of the top 20 universities in the world and a member of Australia's prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you're in the right place.

Why Your Role Matters:

The UNSW Division of Societal Impact, Equity, and Engagement (DSIEE) drives initiatives that promote equity, social justice, and societal impact. As part of the Strategic Events department, the Producer delivers high-quality events for both internal University programs and UNSW's Centre for Ideas, a leading thought-leadership platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate within the Event Programs team to deliver cohesive, impactful events.
• Manage event logistics, including budgets, venues, talent, and ticketing, in partnership with the Senior Manager.
• Oversee on-ground event delivery, including stage management and front-of-house management.
• Supervise volunteers, contractors, and casual staff as needed.
• Develop systems to ensure consistent, high-quality event execution.
• Liaise with marketing and design teams to produce event collateral.
• Maintain networks to stay updated on best practices and trends.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver outstanding events.

This role reports to the Senior Manager, Event Programs, with a focus on impactful events that uphold UNSW's mission.

About You:

You are an experienced producer with a background in events, tertiary education, media, or the arts. Skilled in end-to-end event management, including production, ticketing, and talent coordination, you excel in fast-paced, complex environments. A strong collaborator with excellent interpersonal skills, you build effective relationships and manage budgets and deadlines with precision. Your expertise in marketing, communications, and digital engagement ensures impactful and high-quality events.

For further details on role responsibilities and skills & experience required, refer to the position description found under the position listing on

Benefits and Culture:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.

Our benefits include:

• Flexible working options.
• 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

How to Apply: Submit your CV & a cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the job (as per the skills & experience bullet points in the job description) by 11.55pm 10th June 2025
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.

Contact: Amy Denney ******** - Talent Acquisition Associate
Please apply directly through the website, applications sent to the contact above will not be accepted.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. 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.

Advertised: 26 May 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 10 Jun 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time