UNE Life's Student Experience team is seeking a Bistro Coordinator to establish and maintain the Bistro as a welcoming community hub that strengthens campus vibrancy and student wellbeing. This is a hands‐on role that combines food and beverage service delivery with event coordination, community engagement, and stakeholder management.
Applications Close: Midnight, Thursday 13 August ****.
You'll be responsible for:
Building and fostering an inclusive atmosphere where students connect and belong, creating a "third place" that reduces social isolation and strengthens campus community
Coordinating event setup and logistics for both student‐led and paid events, liaising with the Student Engagement Coordinator, Operations Coordinator, and Events team
Delivering direct food and beverage service, including taking orders, food preparation, and bartending in accordance with responsible service of alcohol practices
Managing day‐to‐day operations with a focus on quality, compliance, and our values‐aligned hospitality model that prioritises low/no alcohol options and inclusive pricing
Marketing the Bistro and upcoming events alongside the Student Engagement Coordinator to drive student engagement and footfall
Overseeing inventory management, ordering, stock rotation, and maintenance of bar equipment




Working with the Student Experience team on combined projects, contributing to Clubs & Societies, TuneFM, Digital HQ, Advocacy & Welfare Services, as well as student events and activations
About you
You'll have:
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication and organisational skills
A genuine passion for student wellbeing and community connection
Experience coordinating events or managing venue operations in a community‐focused workplace
Understanding of food and beverage operations and hospitality best practice
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a diverse team
Understanding of responsible service of alcohol practices and have / or be willing to get a NSW RSA Certification
About the Student Experience team
The Student Experience team at UNE Life is dedicated to fostering connection, engagement, and vibrant campus culture. We manage Clubs & Societies, TuneFM, Digital HQ, Advocacy & Welfare Services, and student events and activations from orientation to graduation. We're student‐centric, values‐aligned, and passionate about what we do.
Location: Armidale
Reporting to: Senior Manager, Student Experience
Team: Student Experience
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📌 Bistro Coordinator – Student Experience Team, Une Life (Armidale)
🏢 UNE Life
📍 Armidale