Place Activation Coordinator

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About the role

At Curtin University, we believe that a dynamic and thriving campus environment plays a pivotal role in fostering growth, learning, and collaboration. We strive to create spaces that stimulate imagination, encourage interaction, and leave a lasting impact on our diverse community.

We are seeking a passionate and innovative Place Activation Coordinator to join our Communications and Engagement team for a 12-month parental leave cover. In this position, you will have the opportunity to develop and implement events and activations that contribute to making our campus a vibrant hub of creativity and connection.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Support the Manager, Communications and Engagement, to coordinate and deliver the Place Activation Strategy - from idea generation, through to research, creative development, and project delivery.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders and external networks to maximise exposure to valuable opportunities.
• Work closely with diverse teams including faculty members, external consultants, and agencies to bring creative ideas to life.
• Use data-driven insights to evaluate and improve activation programs.
• Work in a supportive and dynamic team, whilst also managing a diverse portfolio of various projects.

Selection Criteria:

• Strong project management experience, ideally with a track record of delivering successful and engaging events.
• Completion of a relevant degree and/or training.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Effective time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and maintain competing priorities in an efficient manner.
• A creative mindset with the ability to develop unique and memorable experiences.
• The ability to work flexibly, including outside regular office hours when needed.

Role Requirements:

1. Australian working rights that match the tenure of this role.
2. Willing to undertake a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin's satisfaction.

Properties, Facilities & Development

Properties, Facilities & Development (PF&D) plays an important role in ensuring Curtin's physical presence enables ongoing transformation and supports the University's vision to be a recognised global leader in research, education and engagement. The PF&D team is responsible for delivering great places where people come first, and this position makes an important contribution to that achievement.

About Curtin University

We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page -

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 a multitude of 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.

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Please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents: 

• Updated Resume
• Cover Letter addressing the criteria above

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on or option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: Friday, 12 September 2025

Disclaimer: Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing of adverts on the specified date. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application ahead of this deadline. Late applications will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

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.