Events Coordinator (Hawthorn)

Events Coordinator (Hawthorn)

About the role

The Events and Experience Coordinator operates under the direction of the Manager, Student Engagement and is responsible for planning, organising, and executing our Events and Experience rollout.

Our Events and Experience rollout includes the delivery of our annual events and activations program at Swinburne University as well as our student wellbeing services including Foodbank and Breakfast programs for thousands of students.

What you'll be doing

- Leading a team with three full time staff (and an army of casuals) to deliver SSA’s Events and Experience program of work with the support of the Manager, Student Engagement.

- Take the lead in planning, organising and delivering SSA’s annual calendar of events, activities and initiatives across our Events and Experience team.

- Manage all logistical aspects of events, including venue booking, catering, marketing, and coordination of volunteers.

- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful event delivery.

- Monitor and report on event attendance and feedback to continuously improve the student experience.

· Collaborate with our Governance and Communications team on collateral and the use of our events platforms.

What we're looking for

- Minimum 2+ years' experience in event coordination or project management, preferably within an educational or not-for-profit setting

- Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities





- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders

- Familiarity with Asana, Wix (or Humanitix) and digital marketing platforms

- Relevant tertiary qualification in event management, marketing or a related field is highly desirable

To review the Position Description, copy and paste the Adobe Acrobat web link to view the PDF - https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:ap:78455f71-54ef-42c7-a5f3-3ed63eb1e33b

About us

Swinburne Student Association (SSA) is Swinburne’s independent student-led organisation focused on the design and delivery of a leading student experience at Swinburne, where students drive the decisions we make. Our services are delivered across a variety of areas including Clubs and Sports, leadership and student wellbeing initiatives, the Swinburne Advocacy Service (SAS), and our Events and Experience portfolio across Swinburne’s campuses.

The SSA is governed by a Board of Directors that exists to champion the student voice, creating opportunities for growth, leadership and community for students at Swinburne.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position. Please address any questions to Eric Lee, Manager Student Engagement, at ***********@swin.edu.au.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Friday 6th Feb 2026.

Please note that we may commence interviews earlier as this role is available for immediate start.

📌 Events Coordinator (Hawthorn)
🏢 Swinburne Student Association
📍 Hawthorn