Senior Events and Student Recruitment Officer (HEO 6)

• Based in the Communications and Marketing Unit, at City East Campus
• Full-time, fixed term contract until 9 September 2022
• Commencement Salary: $82,077 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About the Role

This is an opportunity to join the Communications and Marketing (CMK) team at UniSA as the Senior Events and Students Recruitment Officer for the UniSA Allied Health & Human Performance and UniSA Clinical & Health Sciences Academic Units. Reporting to the Manager: Communications and Marketing, the successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating integrated events and student recruitment initiatives that support the strategic objectives and brand position of the University. This includes coordinating student recruitment and other marketing events, as well as delivering outreach programs to prospective students. 

To be successful in this role, you’ll have a relevant undergraduate degree, along with demonstrated event management experience and high level interpersonal and written communication skills. You’ll be an outstanding project manager who is accomplished at juggling multiple consecutive projects and deadlines.  

About UniSA

The University of South Australia (UniSA) is Australia’s University of Enterprise. We are South Australia’s largest university and one of the very best young universities in the world. At UniSA, we are authentic, resilient, and influential - and we deliver results. We pride ourselves on our dynamic and agile culture, which embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Plus, we are committed to the principles of excellence and equity.

Our people are critical to our success. They are creative, enterprising and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm.

We educate global professionals ready to create and inspire change, through more than 200 world-class degrees. We deliver outcomes-focused research that is inspired by global challenges and opportunities, to deliver economic and social prosperity.

Our strategic plan, Enterprise25, focusses on our people, programs and precincts, and sets out our path to ensure that we continue to deliver quality teaching, research and student outcomes. 

Core Responsibilities

• Develop and lead delivery of an events activity plan that supports the overall strategic marketing plan for the Academic Units
• Create and deliver a wide range of presentations and supporting material in consultation with Schools and research concentrations showcasing the Academic Units’ capabilities and services 
• Provide expert advice and recommendations to key stakeholders regarding event management and student recruitment initiatives
• Create and deliver a wide range of presentations and supporting material in consultation with Academic Units and other stakeholders
• Build and maintain sound knowledge of University and Academic Units programs, admissions criteria, pathway options and other offerings 

Essential Skills and Experience 

• An undergraduate degree in marketing, event management, public relations or a related discipline or extensive demonstrated equivalent skills, knowledge and experience 
• Demonstrated previous experience working in a senior event management position that involved the conception and implementation of events for a wide range of audiences working across organisational boundaries 
• High level verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including experience in the delivery of presentations to a broad cross section of people both within and external to an organisation 
• Highly developed organisational and project management skills and experience in managing multiple priorities and projects within tight timelines 
• Demonstrated high level written communication skills, including experience in writing and editing a range of marketing materials

Benefits

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:

• Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
• A range of salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees
• Employee development and wellbeing programs
• Various on-site services available at our campuses which may include on-site gym membership
• A variety of leave arrangements

Culture

As Australia’s University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction, and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging environment.  Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results. 

How to Apply

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA.  The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.  

Please address your cover letter to Eleanor Onorato, Recruitment Consultant.  For further  information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at [email protected]  using job reference number 3187. 

Applications close: 11.30pm Sunday 1st August 2021

Pursuant to the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (the Act) and the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Regulations 2019 (the Regulations), this position has been deemed prescribed. This role will require the successful candidate to hold a current Working with Children Check. 

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Applications must be lodged online, please note UniSA does not accept applications via email.

UniSA is committed to developing a diverse workforce and a constructive enterprising culture in which everyone can thrive.

For further support, contact Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or email [email protected] and you will receive a response within one working day.

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