Venue and Event Coordinator

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Venue and Event Coordinator to join our Curtin St George’s Terrace team. Based across two Curtin premises – 137 and 139 St Georges Terrace, Perth, you will liaise with service providers and external partners, to ensure the effective day-to-day running of the venues and events are achieved.

As the Venue and Event Coordinator you will also:

• Process venue bookings and coordinate events, meetings, and conferences
• Deliver a high-quality customer service experience, and have effective communication with stakeholders, including internal and external clients
• Maintain venue operations which will include liaising with key university service providers, landlords and external contractors to ensure the upkeep of facilities remain at a high standard.
• Promote venue opportunities and showcase the University to external audiences

Additionally, Curtin 139 St Georges Terrace will become a part time gallery space hosting the Carrolup Centre for Truth-telling portal. This will require engagement with Curtin’s John Curtin Gallery and University Advancement team.

Our ideal candidate will have proven experience working for a large and complex organisation in a similar role and a minimum of 5 years’ experience working in event and/or venue coordination. Your customer service manner and communication skills must be exceptional, allowing you to effectively interact with a diverse group of influential stakeholders and deliver a high level of service.

Experience using Ungerboeck (Momentus), or similar venue management systems is desirable.

Please note you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role to be considered.

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Jessica Vulin, Manager on 08 9266 9057.

About us

We are a small, but dynamic and hard-working team comprising of Venue and Event Coordinators, Administrative staff, and casual Events Assistants. In 2023, the teams’ focus will turn to the commercialisation of the venues to open it up for hire by external partners and Curtin alumni. 

In the heart of Perth’s CBD, the Curtin St Georges Terrace Precinct comprises of two iconic, heritage-listed buildings: the Old Perth Technical School and the Old Perth Boys’ School – two of Perth’s oldest educational landmarks. Curtin St Georges Terrace allows for greater engagement with city-based businesses, industry and government, as well as provides exciting new learning opportunities for business professionals and students. Curtin St Georges Terrace offers excellent public transport options, a vibrant atmosphere that promotes a productive working environment, and close access to Perth’s best café and restaurant hubs.
For more information about our university visit www.curtin.edu.au and Curtin St Georges Terrace visit www.curtin.edu.au/about/campus-locations/st-georges-terrace/.
 
Join us!

Please submit your CV along with a cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the advertisement above, to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.
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Applications close: 10PM AWST Wednesday 24 May 2023
 
Applicants should note that prior to appointment, you will need to have a current National Police Records check, undergo character, integrity, and reference checks.

If you have any queries in relation to this application process, please contact our Careers team on 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1).