Position Number: 0065877
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 12 months
Department: Advancement, Communications and Marketing
Salary: UoM 6 - $96,459 - $104,431 p.a. plus 17% super
- Deliver strategic events / Collaborate with diverse stakeholders / Advance legal education
- Apply now to orchestrate influential events that drive Melbourne Law School's strategic objectives
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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Your next career opportunity
As the Events Coordinator at Melbourne Law School, you'll play a pivotal role in planning and executing key events that support the school's strategic goals. You'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of stakeholders, from academic leaders to external partners, while honing your event management skills in a prestigious academic environment. This role offers you the chance to make a tangible impact on the law school's communication and engagement strategies.
Your responsibilities will include:
- End-to-End Event Coordination: Plan, coordinate, promote, deliver, and evaluate a range of events aligned with strategic objectives.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure events meet diverse audience needs and leverage content across all channels.
- Budget and Timeline Management: Ensure events are delivered on time and within budget, adhering to University and Divisional policies.
- Cross-Functional Support: Contribute to broader communications and marketing activities within the Divisional Grouping team.
You may be a great fit if:
You are a dedicated event professional with a degree and relevant experience, possessing strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to build positive relationships at all levels while working both independently and collaboratively.
You may also:
- Have experience coordinating high-profile events and managing external contractors.
- Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate strong time management and the ability to prioritise workloads across teams.
- Be comfortable working under pressure and meeting deadlines.
- Have experience working in large, complex organisations.
- Be proficient in project management and finance systems.
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 well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
For more information check out our benefits page!
Your new team – Advancement, Communications and Marketing
The Vice-President (Advancement, Communications and Marketing) leads the Advancement, Communications and Marketing team. Advancement works with colleagues across the University and its affiliates to facilitate mutually beneficial relationships between the University and its alumni, friends and benefactors. Communications and Marketing formulates and leads strategies in support of the University of Melbourne’s overarching strategic plan, Advancing Melbourne.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe 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 barrier-free 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 Groizard +61 3 9035 3218 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers
Aboriginal 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 our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
If 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 oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au.
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 doesn't 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
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Ivanka Yan via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, 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 Description:
PD-Events Coordinator-Melbourne Law School.pdf
Position Description
