"Event Manager"

Job Description:

• Employment Type: Full Time Ongoing
• Remuneration: $127351-$143489 depending on experience + 17%
• Location: Kensington NSW

Why your role matters

Join our team as the Event Manager and take a leading role in shaping the planning, development, and delivery of major events within the Registrar and Student Services (RaSS) portfolio at UNSW.

This pivotal position oversees the end-to-end management of UNSW Graduation ceremonies and related student events, ensuring each occasion reflects the excellence and spirit of our university. You’ll be responsible for significant resources and will work closely with RaSS administration teams, faculties, vendors, Estate Management, and campus partners to deliver outstanding experiences for our students and community.

Reporting to the Head of Stakeholder Relations and leading a dedicated team, the Event Manager will play a key part in driving innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the Division of Education and Student Experience.

Main responsibilities summary

• Lead in the event planning, scheduling, coordination and delivery of graduation events and ceremonies for UNSW Sydney and UNSW Canberra, as well as centrally managed examinations, special Nucleus: Student Hub activities and other events as required
• Develop and implement comprehensive event plans for graduation events and ceremonies, centrally managed examinations, Student Hub activities as part of Getting Started, and other events as required, demonstrating high-level judgment and problem-solving skills to shape event policies and procedures to achieve strategic objectives.
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to secure necessary services, equipment, décor for events while managing budgets and contracts.
• Lead the setup and breakdown of event spaces, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures and safety standards, ensuring optimal experiences for event participants and impacted stakeholders

Who you are

We are looking for someone who is aligned with UNSW’s vision and values, bringing:

• Proven event management experience, with an in-depth understanding of event planning and production in a higher education setting or with large-scale events
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced
• Demonstrated success working effectively and collaboratively on initiatives with a range of stakeholders at different levels within an organisation
• Knowledge of budgeting, contract management and resource allocation procedures
• Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines
• Knowledge of event technology and software tools for registration, ticketing and data management
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team but also take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and extended hours as needed during peak event seasons

Candidates will need to have ongoing working rights – this role is not available for sponsorship.

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:

• Access to up to 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

Recruitment process:

Please submit your resume as well as cover letter that addresses your motivation and your suitability for the role addressing all points under the “who you are” section of the job ad.

Applications close: Friday 21 November 11.55PM

Get in touch for any question or support: Anne de Voronine, Talent Acquisition Associate, a.de_voronine@unsw.edu.au

Applications cannot be accepted if sent directly to the contact listed

*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.*