Role type: Full time, Fixed term until December 2027
Faculty: Faculty of Arts
Department/ School: Engagement and Partnerships
Salary: UOM5 $86,943 - $99,864 p.a. plus 17% super

Varied academic and public events portfolio / Collaborate across the vibrant Faculty of Arts / Join a supportive, expert engagement team.

Apply now to shape meaningful Arts engagement events that connect scholars, communities, alumni and donors.

Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne
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Your next career opportunity
In this role, you will coordinate and support engaging Arts events for diverse internal and external audiences. You will build trusted partnerships with academics while developing broad skills in event operations, communications and stakeholder management.

Your responsibilities will include:

Coordinate the Faculty’s academic engagement program and support selected public events from planning through to delivery.
Provide end-to-end event management, including registrations, logistics, supplier liaison, contracts, budgeting, risk planning and on-the-day support.
Develop and maintain event communications, websites and collateral, ensuring clear, timely and audience-appropriate information.
Support consistent, compliant engagement practices by using University policies, templates, toolkits, training and governance processes.
Monitor and report on event performance, capturing insights to improve future engagement activities and stakeholder experiences.

You may be a great fit if:

Hold a tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline, or equivalent mix of education and experience.
Bring proven experience delivering small and large-scale events, including VIP, online and hybrid formats.
Demonstrate strong planning, attention to detail and organisational skills across multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.
Collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including academics, professional staff, partners, alumni and external suppliers.
Communicate confidently in writing and in person, tailoring messages for varied internal and external audiences.
Thrive in fast-paced environments, managing competing priorities with initiative, self-motivation and sound judgement.

For further information, please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:

Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being

Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance

Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance

Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page! 

Your new team – Faculty of Arts
You will join the Faculty of Arts Engagement and Partnerships team, a collaborative group supporting impactful engagement. The team partners with academics to share humanities and social sciences expertise with communities, alumni and donors. Together, you design and deliver high-quality events, champion best-practice processes and foster an inclusive, values-driven culture.

Be Yourself 
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We believe the diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing reasonable adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. For assistance, please contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments'). Contact details for other enquiries are located at the bottom of this page.

Find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Our Indigenous strategy, Murmuk Djerring outlines our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students.
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with "Korin-Korin" our Indigenous Employment & Development team at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au for further information and support.

Please note: This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available.

A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required for all positions. If successful, we'll guide you through the WWCC application process during onboarding and reimburse the cost.

Join Us and unlock your career potential
If this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:

Resume

Cover Letter with reference to the Key Selection Criteria

Learn more about the application process, including tips and FAQs.

For recruitment queries, email hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. Include the Position Number and Job Title in the subject line. Please do not send applications to this email address.

For job-specific queries, refer to the contact details in the Position Description.

Applications close: Sunday 29th March at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

Position Description: 

JR-009542 Arts Engagement Officer (Word accessible document) PD.docx

JR-009542 Arts Engagement Officer PD.docx