Events Officer
Events Officer
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$ 80869 - 90312
1 Vacancy
Job Description
- Provide in-person online and hybrid events manage suppliers and prepare all necessary event materials
- Deliver impactful public engagement activities that showcase the Universitys values and mission
- Ongoing part-time (0.8 FTE) or full-time position based in Launceston
About the opportunity
The Events Officer plays a pivotal role in the Community Engagement team delivering high impact public engagement activities that promote the Universitys values and mission. This role assists with the planning coordination production promotion delivery and evaluation of community engagement events.
The role requires strong project management and communication skills and the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively. An in-depth knowledge of event logistics and event management is required to support the organisation delivery and promotion of engagement activities and events.
What youll do:
- Coordinate the planning project management promotion delivery measurement and evaluation of community engagement events that promote the message and values of the University to the wider community.
- Provide event coordination support for in-person online and hybrid engagement events liaise with internal and external event suppliers and produce event run sheets event briefing notes participant schedules event resources and event delivery assets.
- Collaborate with external and internal stakeholders to promote community engagement events including planning and developing content as well as writing and publishing event communications for traditional web and social media channels.
- Publish events on the University website including managing requests sourcing copy creating visual asset and ensuring the University Events Calendar meets University brand guidelines.
- Coordinate volunteer and casual staffing for events including preparing rosters briefing and supervising event staff.
- Maintain stakeholder contact and evaluation data for community engagement events and activities.
What were looking for:
- Completion of degree level qualification and experience in event/communications/project management or a related area and/or relevant experience.
- Experience in developing event plans and an understanding and application of event communications and logistics.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across a geographically dispersed team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to confidently liaise with people of various skills experience and background to achieve win-win outcomes.
- Ability to act independently using initiative judgement and discretion.
- Digital literacy including the ability to use contemporary computer-based systems including design software communication platforms administrative systems records management and database applications.
- Ability and willingness to engage in regular intrastate travel.
- Availability to work out of normal business hours and weekends from time to time.
Salary details
Appointment to this role will be at HEO 5 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $105665 comprising base salary within the range of $80869 to $90312 plus 17% superannuation.
How to Apply
- To apply online please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role skills capabilities and experience. You do not need to separately address the success profile criteria.
- For further information about this position please contact Belinda Brock Manager Community Engagement or 61 (0).
- Please visit for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
- For current UTAS staff in submitting your application you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
- Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.
Applications close Sunday 19 October 2025 11.55pm
The University of Tasmania acknowledges the Palawa/Pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.
As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.
To be eligible for this position you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
