Ref 1713/24 Events Assistant, Office of Student Experience & Marketing

• 2x Full Time, Fixed-Term Positions available!!!
• Remuneration: $87,412 to $93,061 p.a. | Includes 17% Superannuation
• Based at Western’s Hawkesbury Campus

• 1x Full Time, Fixed-Term Position from 8th June 2024 to 5th June 2025
• 1x Full Time, Fixed-Term Position until 10 February 2025
• Based at Western’s Hawkesbury Campus
• Remuneration: $87,412 to $93,061 p.a. Includes 17% Superannuation

About Western
Western Sydney University is a modern, forward-thinking, research-led institution committed to excellence in education, research, and community impact. We are proud to be ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide and hold the top position in the Times Higher Education Impact rankings, with 85% of its research being at or above world standard. At Western Sydney University, we recognise that unlocking your true potential is the key to your success, just as we do for our students. Our core values - Boldness, Fairness, Integrity, and Excellence – serve as guiding principles for our organisational culture and influence the work we do. With a team of 3,000 dedicated staff members, we foster a dynamic, inclusive, and innovative culture deeply rooted in research and dedicated to student-centred excellence. Its the perfect environment for you to thrive professionally. If you are a dedicated and forward-thinking academic seeking a career that can make a meaningful difference, we invite you to discover the abundant opportunities, innovation, and impact that await you at Western Sydney University.

About the Office of Student Experience & Marketing
The Office of Student Experience & Marketing (SEM) is responsible for attracting and enrolling prospective students and optimising the students experience throughout their time at Western. 

About the Role
The Office of Student Experience & Marketing is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Events Assistant to provide professional support to develop, implement and evaluate high-quality, integrated events program for the University.

The role will be responsible for the execution of a portfolio of recruitment and current student events and will provide support to the Manager, Events, and Events Coordinator with large and complex events and lead Tier 2 events.

Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the role include:

• Assist in all stages of event planning from initial brief through to execution and post-event activities.   
• Establish and develop strong relationships with event stakeholders, suppliers and partners both internal and external to the University.  
• Assist with project management, including venue and supplier negotiation/bookings, planning, staffing briefing and requirements, way-finding signage and activations, transport management plans, catering, and budget maintenance  
• Assist with organising event logistics with immediate team and other departments as required  
• Exercise initiative and proactively resolve issues as they arise.  
• Develop and maintain event documents and reports.  
• Manage financial processes for the team, including generating purchase orders and processing invoices.   
• Assist with updating website and event registration systems.   
• Assist in administrative tasks, maintaining/servicing event equipment, and monitoring marketing merchandise stock levels.   
• Required to attend events as and when required (weekend work required on occasion).  

To be successful in this role, you will hold a degree in marketing, events, communications or equivalent, or relevant work experience in a marketing, events or communications role. You will have experience in the process of organising events and have the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with superb attention to detail. Importantly, you are a lateral thinker who performs under pressure and works well in a large team environment. Please review the position description and address the selection criteria in adequate detail to be considered for the role.  

These two positions are full time, fixed-term positions. One position is availablefrom 8th June 2024 to 5th June 2025 and one position is available until 10 February 2025. These roles are based at Western’s Hawkesbury Campus, although travel to other campuses of the University may be required. Please review the position description for further information.

Culture

Western Sydney University highly values equity and inclusiveness. We have a proud history of doing so and consider this an important part of our social and civic responsibilities as a University. We strive to contribute to tackling inequalities and promoting wellbeing within our own institution, the Greater Western Sydney region, nationally and internationally. If you share our passion for creating a more equitable and inclusive world, and if you are ready to contribute to meaningful change, join us in our mission to promote equity, inclusiveness, and wellbeing.

What We Offer in Return

At Western Sydney University, we deeply value our staff and recognise their invaluable contributions that drive our mission and uphold our values. In return for your dedication, we offer:

• 35 hour work week
• Flex leave for Professional staff
• Work from home up to 2 days per week 
• 17% super contributions

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, we want to hear from you! Apply now ensuring you carefully address each of the selection criteria in your application. Don't miss this chance to work at Western Sydney University, where every day is an opportunity to make a difference!

Remuneration Package:  HEW Level 4 $87,412 to $93,061 p.a. (comprising Salary of $73,864 to $78,638 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)

Position Enquiries:Please direct specific enquiries regarding the role to Sophie Binovec via  [email protected]

Recruitment Enquiries: Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the Recruitment Team at [email protected]

Closing Date: 8:30pm, Sunday 21st April 2024.

Working Rights in Australia - Eligibility
You must provide evidence of your full time working rights in Australia at time of application.

Please note, only those applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted.

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