Events Officer

About the Role

The Events Officer will play an important role in supporting Swinburne's marketing campaigns and delivering prospective student recruitment events that help achieve the University's goals. Reporting to the Senior Manager, University Events, you will work closely with the Future Students and Marketing team, the Communications and Media team, and various schools and departments across the University.

In this role, you will contribute to the development and implementation of marketing activities designed to attract prospective students and ensure the successful delivery of recruitment events. You will be comfortable working with a wide range of people and building positive, collaborative relationships to achieve shared objectives.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive events professional with 1-2+ years of experience to deliver impactful student recruitment events that drive engagement and attract future students.

About You

To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

• Proven ability to support clients, stakeholders and business partners
• Proven experience in event management
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with audio/video production, video editing and copywriting and familiar with the use of Zoom and/or MS Teams Events for day-to-day work and webinar production

Further information about this role can be found in the attached position description.

Qualifications

Qualification in events, communications or marketing or a related field; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training  

About Swinburne University of Technology

Swinburne's strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.  To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page. 

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Applications Close: Wednesday 27th August 2025, 11pm

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.

We support applicants with disabilities. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process. For Reasonable Adjustment requests, including accessible formats for the PD, application form or any other document, please contact at or call

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Victoria's Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes.

As a signatory to Victoria's Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.  

As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant.