$98,169 to $105,915 pa (HEW6)
Ongoing, Full-time, City Campus
Open to candidates with relevant working rights
School of Business and Law
ECU City
$98,169 to $105,915 pa (HEW6)
Ongoing, Full-time
Edith Cowan University
Are you ready to belong to a dynamic community where courage, creativity, and optimism are essential elements of our DNA?
At ECU we're inspired by the incredible achievements of Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament and a lifelong champion of education.
Empowered by her legacy, we're united in our vision to lead the sector in educational experience and expand our impact through world-class research.
Embrace an opportunity to become part of something extraordinary.
The School of Business and Law at ECU is a progressive and industry-connected school committed to excellence in education, research, and engagement.
Accredited by AACSB International, the School is recognised among the world's top 250 for Business and Economics in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings ****, ranked in the top 50 globally for Hospitality and Tourism Management, and in the top 150 for Business Administration in the **** Shanghai Rankings.
Locally, the School is ranked first in Western Australia and third nationally for Teaching Quality in the **** AFR BOSS Best Business Schools list.
The School's programs are designed to develop world-ready graduates who are innovative, ethically minded, and equipped with the practical skills and global outlook needed to thrive in rapidly changing industries.
As part of an exciting expansion, the School is now located in world-class facilities at the landmark ECU City Campus at Yagan Square – a state-of-the-art Business, Law, Creative Industries and Technology precinct in the heart of Perth.
This transformational move brings together teaching, research, and industry engagement in one vibrant hub, marking an inspiring chapter in ECU's journey of growth and innovation.
About the Opportunity
Working under the direction of the Executive Dean, the Communications and Events Coordinator drives the School's communications, marketing, events and stakeholder engagement activity, with the aim of lifting SBL's profile and digital presence across both the University and the broader Perth business community.




The role coordinates and delivers strategies covering internal and external media activity, staff and student communications, and communications protocols and support for the School's Senior Executive.
This includes producing content and materials for online and print channels that meet ECU's brand standards, and enhancing the digital footprint of the School and its researchers by translating research and activity into clear, engaging content with genuine community impact.
The position also manages a diverse events portfolio from end to end, handling budgets, timelines, logistics and stakeholder relationships to ensure events are delivered successfully.
Close collaboration with staff across the School and the wider University is central to the role, along with a contribution to ongoing process improvement and knowledge sharing within the team.
About you
The successful candidate will bring extensive experience in communications and marketing, together with a demonstrated track record of delivering events and projects within a large, complex organisation, ideally within the higher education sector.
A relevant tertiary qualification is required, or an equivalent level of expertise gained through experience and professional development.
The candidate will demonstrate a solid ability to organise and present information for a range of audiences, selecting the most appropriate format and channel to ensure the intended message is clearly understood.
A high level of customer focus is essential, including the ability to identify stakeholder needs and build effective relationships across the School Executive, researchers, students and external partners.
Strong planning and organisational capability is required, including the ability to set clear objectives, manage time and resources, and respond appropriately as priorities change.
The candidate will take ownership of their work and its outcomes, exercise sound judgement,



and act with transparency and accountability.
The ability to build rapport and maintain effective working relationships across the School and the wider University is essential to success in this role.
Perks of working at ECUAt ECU we're committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees.
Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do.
Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee advantages; visit our website to read about flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry-leading superannuation.
Contact
Please contact Professor Maryam Omari, Executive Dean via or ****** for more information.
Application Process
Please upload an up-to-date resume (2-pages) summarising your experience and achievements, along with a brief covering letter of no more than 2 pages outlining your suitability for the role.
Advert Closure
Applications close Wednesday 29 July **** at 11:30pm AWST.ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date, and encourage applicants to submit their applications early.
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.
ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace with specific strategies and initiatives in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups.
We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and faith.
For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit our Inclusive Workplace website.
At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.
We actively encourage people with disability to apply to ECU.
To discuss how we can support adjustment requirements, please contact the person listed above.
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📌 Communications And Events Coordinator (Open To Ecu Staff Only) (Western Australia)
🏢 Edith Cowan University Employees, Location, Alumni
📍 Western Australia