Senior Coordinator (Event and Logistics Coordinator)

• Be at the centre of delivering conferences roundtables and delegations that bring together senior leaders policymakers and thought leaders from Australia the United States and the Indo-Pacific.
• Combine strategic coordination operational excellence and stakeholder engagement strengths to coordinate the end-to-end delivery of high profile events and activities.
• Full-time (1.0FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis for one year (possibility of extension).
• Base salary range: $104243 - $115661 p.a. plus 12% superannuation.

About the area

The Perth USAsia Centre (the Centre) is a non-partisan and not-for-profit institution. Through research and educational activities the Centre strengthens strategic thinking between Australia the Indo-Pacific and the United States and engages thought leaders to address challenges and opportunities in the Indo-Pacific region.

Based at The University of Western Australia the Centre is an independent company and shares the values of the University. It has a strong commitment to personal effectiveness working collaboratively and demonstrating a focus on results. This role is based in Perth.

This position is an integral part of the Program & Events team which is responsible for delivering a range of high-quality strategically aligned business initiatives and ensuring the effective allocation of resources across Centre events and activities.

About the opportunity

• Coordinate the end-to-end processes to plan resource and deliver a broad range of high-profile events and activities.
• Provide high-quality administrative and logistical support including the administration of travel arrangements.

About you

• Demonstrated experience in event management with a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Proven ability to oversee logistics from endtoend ensuring high quality timely and wellexecuted outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining planning tools to support effective scheduling and decisionmaking with superior skills in Outlook and Excel.
• Extensive experience in providing highlevel administrative support including diary management and administering travel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated experience liaising with external stakeholders including government officials.

Note: Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence sexual harassment and related misconduct to meet legal obligations.

Occasional early morning and after-hours work.

A current National Police Clearance will be required by the successful applicant.

Full details of the positions responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description: PD - Senior Coordinator (Event and Logistics) .pdf

To learn more about this opportunity please contact Shelby Crookes at

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday 26 April 2026.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people women those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds the LGBTIQA community and people living with disability.

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