Venue Coordinator (HEO 7)

• Based in the Facilities Management Unit at the City West campus
• Full-time (1.0 FTE), continuing position
• Commencement Salary: $96,696 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About You 

With a commitment to leading by example, you conduct yourself in a manner that is professional and respectful, creating an environment that supports and motivates your colleagues to perform at their best. 

You're a passionate individual with demonstrated experience in events and promotional activities. You are an exceptional communicator with advanced negotiation skills and the ability to remain composed in pressured environments. 

About the Role 

The Venue Coordinator is responsible for the effective logistical support for the staging of a wide range of corporate events in Pridham Hall including Graduations. This is achieved through planning support services, negotiating contracts for the delivery of services and monitoring the performance of external service providers working in the venue. The Coordinator is the primary point of contact for event managers and coordinates the logistical and technical requirements in relation to the venue for their events.  

The role also supports the management of the campus as a member of the Facilities Management customer service centre (FM Assist).  It does this by monitoring the performance of all external service providers working on campus and by identifying, prioritising and managing facilities issues as they arise.

About the Facilities Management Unit (FMU)

FMU is responsible for the University's physical infrastructure and comprises three main groups:

• Campus Operations
• Capital Development
• Commercial Services

These groups enable the Unit to create, operate and maintain outstanding facilities which support the University's teaching, research and support functions. 

About UniSA

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

Essential Skills and Experience 

• Tertiary qualifications in Event Management, Facilities Management, or related disciplines, or demonstrable equivalent skills and knowledge
• Proven ability and experience in managing logistical and technical support for large scale events and/or public promotional activities
• Demonstrated experience to plan, evaluate, monitor and take appropriate corrective action for risk and WHS issues
• High level stakeholder management and negotiation skills delivered through well-developed interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, demonstrating the ability to relate to a broad cross section of people inside and outside the University
• Proven experience in managing contracts through all stages of the contract management lifecycle, including the oversight of external suppliers and contractors

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 
• Various on-site services available at our campuses which may include on-site gym membership 
• A variety of leave arrangements

As a 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.

Start Your Unstoppable Career 

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 Sara Heidrich, Consultant: Recruitment Central. 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 6031. 

Applications close: 11.30pm Tuesday 30 April 2024 

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment. 
 
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