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Engagement Officer

Position Number: 0061188 (2 positions available)
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term till 31 Dec 2026
Faculty: Arts
Salary: UOM 5- $83,159 - $95,518 p.a. plus 17% super

  • Drive academic knowledge dissemination / Collaborate with diverse stakeholders / Enhance public engagement initiatives
  • Apply now to develop and deliver high-impact events
  • 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 Engagement Officer for the Faculty of Arts, you'll play a pivotal role in planning and executing engaging programmes for academics, the public, alumni, and donors. You'll become a trusted partner for academic staff, supporting high-quality engagement through events and activities. Working within the Engagement and Partnerships team, you'll contribute to best-practice processes and help disseminate academic knowledge through innovative engagement strategies.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Coordinate Engagement Activity: Plan and deliver the Faculty's 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 up-to-date website content.

You may be a great fit if:
You are a detail-oriented 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 large-scale 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 self-motivated 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 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
  • Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members!

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your New Team – Faculty of Arts
The Faculty of Arts is a leading academic community dedicated to exploring and understanding the complexities of our ever-changing 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 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
  • 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 http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Rehan Wadiwala 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

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