Senior Events and Student Recruitment Officer

2 days ago

Mawson Lakes, South Australia University of South Australia Full time $94,219 - $103,583 per year
  • Open to Australian Aboriginal Peoples and Adelaide University employees only
  • Full-time, continuing position based in the Communications and Marketing Unit at the Mawson Lakes campus
  • Salary range: $94,219 - $103,583 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About you

You are an organised and proactive professional with strong communication skills that build trust and rapport with stakeholders and team members. You take initiative, deliver results, and approach challenges with creativity and consultative decision-making. You thrive in collaborative environments, motivate others, and maintain resilience while managing multiple priorities effectively.

About the role

Reporting to the Manager, Communications and Marketing, you will coordinate events and recruitment initiatives that align with the University's strategic objectives and brand. You will manage diverse marketing and outreach programs, deliver well-run recruitment events, and support engagement with prospective students. A valid driver's license is essential for this role.

This role will be aligned to Adelaide University's Structure, titled Senior Events Officer.

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

To be successful you will need

  • Degree in marketing, event management, public relations or equivalent experience
  • Senior event management experience across diverse audiences and organisations
  • Skilled in creating marketing materials and integrating events into campaigns
  • Strong verbal and interpersonal communication, including presentations
  • Highly organised with project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Please address your cover letter to Laura Gomes, Consultant: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact Recruitment Central on or via email at using job reference number 7417. Please note applications will not be accepted via email and must be uploaded via the Working at UniSA Portal.

Applications close: 11.30pm Sunday 16 November 2025

We are committed to providing an equitable and barrier-free recruitment process and encourage you to share any support, adjustments and/or access requirements you have by contacting our Recruitment Central team. Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

Pursuant to the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (the Act) and the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Regulations 2019 (the Regulations), this position has been deemed prescribed. This role will require the successful candidate to hold a current Working with Children Check.

To be eligible to apply for internal positions, you must either identify as an Australian Aboriginal Person, or be a current Adelaide University continuing, fixed-term or casual staff member at the time the position is advertised and have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of the appointment.

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