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The University of Tasmania acknowledges the Palawa/Pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.

- Lead the planning and delivery of student-focused events and initiatives, including Welcome and Orientation, managing communications, budgets, risk mitigation, evaluation and reporting.
- Supervise Student Engagement Leaders and champion inclusive opportunities that enhance connection, engagement and belonging for diverse student communities.
- Part time (0.8), Fixed-Term (14 months) position located in Burnie.

About The Opportunity The Student Events and Engagement Coordinator (Regional, Remote & Online) plays a key role in designing and delivering engaging events, programs and activities that enhance student connection, engagement and belonging throughout the student journey, including Welcome and Orientation and initiatives tailored to regional, remote and online students. The role is responsible for all aspects of event planning and delivery, including communications, budgeting, risk management, evaluation and reporting, and requires some out-of-hours work to support student needs. The position also supervises Student Engagement Leaders, guiding the delivery of events and initiatives that promote inclusion, connection and a strong sense of community across the University.

What You’ll Do

- Work collaboratively with staff throughout the University, TUSA staff and clubs and societies members, to manage,



develop and deliver fit for purpose experiences and events for students studying on the Cradle Coast Campuses and online.
- Manage all aspects of event planning and delivery inclusive of compliance, budgetary and governance requirements.
- Engage and collaborate with colleagues within an institutional wide team, to deliver events engagement opportunities for students located in North West Tasmania and online.
- Collate and analyse data to inform future events and activities delivered and for reporting purposes.
- Participate in other Student Equity and Success projects and programs as required.

­What We’re Looking For

- Extensive experience in event management, including, but not limited to - stakeholder engagement, planning, communication, managing providers and risk management.
- Experience in the design and delivery of online activities or programs that engage diverse groups and follow compliance requirements.
- Demonstrated experience in supervision or mentoring of junior staff or colleagues.
- Ability to work effectively and constructively within a team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to establish rapport and build and maintain relationships across a large and complex organisation.





Salary details Appointment to this role will be at HEO 6 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $116,872 comprising base salary within the range of $92,120 to $99,891 plus 17% superannuation. How To Apply

- To apply online, please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience. You do not need to separately address the success profile.
- For further information about this position, please contact the Pro Vice-Chancellor Student Equity and Success, [email protected].
- Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
- For current UTAS staff, in submitting your application, you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.

- Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

Position Description - Student Events & Engagement Coordinator (Regional, Remote and Online).pdf . Applications close Sunday, 25 October 2026, 11.55pm As part of our commitment to a protected and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.

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📌 Student Event and Engagement Coordinator (Regional, Remote and Online) (Burnie)
🏢 University of Tasmania
📍 Burnie