"Event Support Officer"

Event Support Officer

Footscray, Australia

and 2 more

Job Info

Job Identification 17465

Job Category Services

Posting Date 02/25/2026, 12:09 AM

Locations Footscray Park

Apply Before 03/12/2026, 06:00 AM

Degree Level Bachelor's Degree

Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

Victoria University (VU), a leading dual-sector tertiary institution in Melbourne, is seeking a dedicated Event Support Officer.  - Join the University of Opportunity

- Showcase your exceptional organisational and communication skills

- Work in a high performing and motivated team

About Us:

At Victoria University (VU), our aim is to be a global leader in dual-sector learning and research by 2028. Join us on the journey and help us achieve our strategic drives embedded in our Strategic Plan 2022-2028: Start well, finish brilliantly. One of the drivers “Thriving place to Study and Work” will enable us to continue to create places that our students and staff love to belong and feel immense pride.

About the Role: 

The Event Support Officer supports the Major Events and Engagement Coordinator and Manager in the planning and execution of the University’s key strategic future student

events such as Open Day, The Melbourne Careers Expo, the VCE and Careers Expo, and other key recruitment events.

Salary: HEP 4 $72,808 - $77,259 per annum + 17% employer superannuation

Employment Type: Full-time Continuing

Hours: 36.75 per week

Location: Footscray Park  

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Support the planning, coordination and delivery of major recruitment events and expos across physical and digital channels, including Open Day, Melbourne Careers Expo, VCE and Careers Expo, Victorian Careers Show, community events, Change of Preference Expo, and school-based activities.

Coordinate working groups and committee meetings for Open Day, including preparing agendas, recording and distributing minutes, managing the Open Day SharePoint site, and overseeing the Open Day inbox.

Manage the logistics of external recruitment events, including supplier coordination, resource management, and overseeing event bump-in and bump-out processes.

Provide hands-on support during events to ensure seamless delivery and a positive experience for prospective students and stakeholders.

What You’ll Bring to the Role:

The successful candidate will bring energy, initiative and a genuine passion for creating positive experiences for prospective students, along with:

Experience in events, marketing, student recruitment, customer service or administrative roles involving multiple stakeholders and competing deadlines.Highly regarded experience in tertiary education or working with young people, complemented by a strong willingness to learn and an interest in student pathways.A hands-on approach, with the ability to move seamlessly between detailed planning, on-the-ground event delivery and proactive communication.Confidence supporting both physical and digital events, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability as priorities shift across the recruitment cycle.Strong organisational skills, with a collaborative and solutions-focused mindset.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong interpersonal abilities.The confidence and professionalism to represent Victoria University at large-scale expos and community events.A natural team player who builds positive relationships across Marketing, Future Students, academic areas and external partners.

The University is a Child Safe organisation. You will be required to hold a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) or be willing to obtain one prior to commencing employment.

How to Apply: 

For a copy of the Position Description, copy and paste the below link into a web browser:

https://webresources.vu.edu.au/hr/employment/pdf/2026/324_17465.pdf 

Applications must include:

A cover letter

Your curriculum vitae/resume

Your responses addressing all selection criteria located in the position description

Evidence of applicable qualifications, licences and registration

Applications will close Thursday 12 March 2026 at 5pm. For more information about the position, please contact Melanie Inturrisi, Manager Engagement and Events, at melanie.inturrisi@vu.edu.au Note: Applications which do not address the selection criteria will NOT be considered.Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This advert may close earlier should a suitable candidate be identified. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Why Join VU?VU provides competitive salaries, excellent superannuation, and a variety of benefits. The university fosters an environment where staff can excel, achieve their goals, and develop their careers. With a focus on diversity, inclusion, and family-friendly policies, VU supports both professional and personal well-being. For more information, please visit our Jobs at VU Webpage

Our Commitment to Protecting Country: Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility, in all that we do, to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share. 

Our Commitment to Progressive Inclusivity:VU is an equal opportunity employer and proudly committed to progressive inclusivity. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all its forms including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and racially marginalised communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds. We strive to reflect the communities we serve and foster an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment where everyone feels they belong. We are proud to be a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality**.

Our Commitment to Inclusive Recruitment:

VU is committed to providing a positive and barrier-free recruitment experience. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, including accessible formats of documents, please contact us at inclusivecareers@vu.edu.au or call (03) 9919 5999.