"Events Officer (Industry Engagement)"

• Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic Perth, Western Australia Contract Full Time Date posted: 6/2/2026
• $83,283 - $91,103 (G05) per annum, plus 17% superannuation
• Full time, 12-month fixed term contract
• Based at our vibrant Curtin Bentley campus

Reference Number: 1418775

About the Role:  

Passionate about creating opportunities that connect students with industry and real-world careers? As the Events Officer (Industry Engagement), you will support the Careers and Employability team across Perth and Kalgoorlie to deliver engaging events, programs and initiatives that maximise industry engagement and career development opportunities for Curtin students and graduates.

In this role, you will implement targeted content and communications to promote Careers and Employability initiatives and encourage meaningful participation from employers and industry partners. Through your work, you will help create valuable connections between students, graduates and industry, supporting employability outcomes and contributing to successful career pathways.

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Coordinating a range of Careers and Employability events from end to end, including planning, budgeting, logistics, stakeholder engagement, event delivery, and post-event reporting and analysis.
• Developing and maintaining engaging content and communications for employers and external stakeholders, promoting Careers and Employability events, services and opportunities to connect with Curtin students.
• Creating and managing targeted communications for Curtin students that promote events, services and opportunities to engage with industry, build career capability and access employment pathways.

Who we are looking for (selection criteria): 

We are looking for a motivated and organised events professional that brings a strong mix of coordination, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

You will also have:

• Proven experience in event management, including planning, budgeting, operational coordination, promotion and communications, event delivery, and post-event review.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing tasks and meet multiple deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, engaging content across a range of platforms and tailor messages for diverse audiences.
• Well-developed problem-solving skills, with the ability to respond effectively and efficiently to issues, change and competing demands.
• Highly developed interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to consult, collaborate and build positive working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, demonstrating cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity.

Role Requirements:

1. As this is a fixed-term contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role
2. Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction 

About Curtin University 

Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2024 rankings. 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 - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/  

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 endless 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.  

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/  

Join Us! 

If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:  

• Up to date resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and demonstrating how your background meets the position’s selection criteria (noted above) - no more than two pages

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on CurtinCareers@curtin.edu.au or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.  

Applications close: 8.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 23 February 2026.