Job Reference: 16••231

About the Role

Curtin University is a dynamic and thriving campus environment that fosters learning and collaboration. The Place Activation team delivers fun and engaging events for our diverse community to enjoy.

We're seeking an experienced Events Coordinator to join our Communications and Engagement team in a fixed-term parental leave opportunity through to January 2028.

This is your opportunity to lead the planning and delivery of engaging events and activations, so the outdoor spaces of the Bentley campus are vibrant and exciting for students, staff and the wider community. From concept to delivery, you'll work collaboratively to bring creative ideas to life.

Key Responsibilities:

- Generate creative concepts, all planning and procurement, and event delivery in outdoor locations.
- Collaborate with internal teams, consultants, contractors and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery within scope, budget and agreed timelines.
- Use qualitative and quantitative data to evaluate initiatives and continuously improve future programs.
- Produce thorough and clear documentation required to effectively pitch and deliver events and activations (which will also include passive assets.)
- Work in a supportive and collaborative team while managing a diverse portfolio of creative, safe and successful events and activations.

Selection Criteria:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Demonstrated event experience, ideally delivering successful events, activations or placemaking initiatives.
- Completion of a relevant degree or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and training.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.




- A creative mindset with the ability to develop unique and engaging experiences.
- Experience using data and insights to inform and evaluate outcomes.
- The flexibility to work outside normal office hours when required to support and deliver events and activations.

Role Requirements:

1. As this is a fixed-term contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role
2. Successful applicants will be subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction

Properties, Facilities & Development

Properties, Facilities & Development (PF&D;) plays an important role in ensuring Curtin’s physical presence enables ongoing transformation and supports the University’s vision to be a recognised global leader in research, education and engagement. The PF&D; team is responsible for delivering great places where people come first, and this position makes an important contribution to that achievement.

About Curtin University

We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply.



Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You:

This fixed-term opportunity attracts a salary package of $109,277 - $117,331 (G07) per annum plus 17% superannuation.

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and a multitude of food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more. For more information, check out our advantages page!

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

Join Us!

If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:

- Up-to-date Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and demonstrating how your background meets the position’s selection criteria (noted above)

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on ••••@curtin.edu.au or 08 •••• •000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number.

Applications will not be accepted via this email address, and late applications will not be accepted.

Applications close: 9pm (AWST), 19 August 2026

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, remove the advert, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time.

📌 Place Activation (Events) Coordinator (Bentley)
🏢 Curtin University
📍 Bentley