Engagement Officer
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Engagement Officer
Position Number:positions available)
Location:Parkville
Role type:Fulltime; Fixedterm till 31 Dec 2026
Faculty:Arts
Salary:UOM 5 $83159 $95518 p.a. plus 17 super
- Drive academic knowledge dissemination / Collaborate with diverse stakeholders / Enhance public engagement initiatives
- Apply now to develop and deliver highimpact events
- 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
As the Engagement Officer for the Faculty of Arts youll play a pivotal role in planning and executing engaging programmes for academics the public alumni and donors. Youll become a trusted partner for academic staff supporting highquality engagement through events and activities. Working within the Engagement and Partnerships team youll contribute to bestpractice processes and help disseminate academic knowledge through innovative engagement strategies.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Coordinate Engagement Activity: Plan and deliver the Facultys engagement programs supporting public and academic engagement initiatives as needed.
- Manage Event Logistics: Provide comprehensive event management support including registration supplier liaison venue bookings budgeting and risk assessment.
- Ensure Compliance and Quality: Adhere to University processes and policies maintaining high standards in all engagement activities.
- Develop Communication Materials: Prepare professional internal and external communications maintaining uptodate website content.
You may be a great fit if:
You are a detailoriented professional with excellent event management skills strong communication abilities and a talent for building relationships with diverse stakeholders in an academic environment.
You also have:
- Have a tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
- Possess demonstrated experience in managing small and largescale events including VIP and online/hybrid formats.
- Excel in planning organisation and attention to detail.
- Thrive in a team environment and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Have highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
- Be selfmotivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
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 fulfillment including:
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and wellbeing
- Progressive considerate leave provisions to empower your worklife balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and wellbeing services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
- Comprehensive career development and training plus a 25 discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members!
For more information check outour benefitspage!
Your New Team Faculty of Arts
The Faculty of Arts is a leading academic community dedicated to exploring and understanding the complexities of our everchanging world. Our five schools including the Asia Institute School of Culture and Communication School of Historical and Philosophical Studies School of Languages and Linguistics and School of Social and Political Sciences house renowned researchers and intellectually engaged students. We embrace diversity and inclusion actively welcoming and valuing the unique contributions of individuals from all backgrounds to achieve our vision.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a childsafe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued respected and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity ethnicity sexual orientation disability age being a parent or having caring responsibilities.
The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrierfree and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements please feel free to contact Kim Groizardor send an email titled Reasonable Adjustments to . You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians with unprecedented investment to attract nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information including ourIndigenous strategy please visit you are a member of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and would like any support please feel free to contact our Indigenous Employment & Development team via email at .
Working at the University what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesnt have a valid Working with Children Check they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you Apply today! Including the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)
^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies please go to you have any questions regarding the recruitment process please feel free to contact Rehan Wadiwala via email at ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Position DescriptionAdvertised: AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: AUS Eastern Standard Time
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
