- Part-time, 0.8 FTE, fixed term to June 2028 l Bentley Campus
- Competitive remuneration + 17% super contributions
- Anticipated start date: January 2027

Reference: 1688004

About the Role The Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success (ACSES) is seeking an experienced and highly organised Events Coordinator to plan and deliver events that support our priorities, stakeholder engagement, and sector impact. Working under the broad direction of the Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Manager, you will coordinate events from initial planning through to post-event evaluation. This includes managing logistics, registrations, speakers, venues, suppliers, budgets, and on-the-day delivery. You will also prepare event-related communications and contribute to broader communications activities as part of the ACSES Communications team.

Your responsibilities will include

- Plan and coordinate in-person, online, and hybrid events from concept to completion.
- Manage event logistics, including venues, catering, audio-visual requirements, accessibility, suppliers, and event materials.
- Prepare event documentation, including schedules, run sheets, briefings, attendee lists, and risk documentation.
- Manage registrations and communications with attendees, speakers, facilitators, and other contributors.
- Monitor budgets, obtain quotes, process invoices, and maintain accurate records.
- Oversee on-the-day delivery, including registrations, speaker support, supplier coordination, program timing, and troubleshooting.
- Liaise professionally with internal and external stakeholders, including sector partners, government representatives, and suppliers.
- Prepare event-related communications and promotional content across digital and print channels.
- Evaluate event delivery and recommend improvements for future activities.

Who we are looking for: You will be an adaptable and detail-oriented events professional with experience coordinating events through their full lifecycle. You will be comfortable managing competing priorities, working with diverse stakeholders, and responding calmly when circumstances change. You will also have strong written communication skills and an understanding of the importance of accessible, inclusive, and professionally delivered events.

Selection Criteria To be considered for this position, your application should clearly address the following selection criteria. Please use specific examples to demonstrate your experience.

Essential

- Demonstrated experience coordinating and delivering in-person, online,



and hybrid events from planning through to completion.
- Demonstrated ability to anticipate and resolve problems during event planning and delivery, exercise sound judgement, and respond calmly when circumstances change.
- Experience preparing clear event-related communications for channels such as registration platforms, newsletters, email, and social media.
- Strong organisational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, maintain accurate event documentation, and meet firm deadlines.
- High-level interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated experience coordinating speakers and liaising professionally with senior stakeholders, event participants, colleagues, and external suppliers.

Desirable

- Knowledge or experience of the Australian tertiary education sector.
- Broader experience contributing to communications and stakeholder engagement activities.

Role Requirements

- As this is a fixed-term contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role.
- Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction.
- Employment type: 0.8 FTE, with consideration given to full time (1.0 FTE) for the right candidate.
- Anticipated start date: January 2027.

Your new Team Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success (ACSES) is a national research and policy centre funded by the Australian Government Department of Education and based at Curtin University. Our core mission is to bridge the gap between research, policy, and practice in higher education to promote equity. We conduct a wide range of activities, including research projects, grants programs, policy evaluation, fellowships, data analysis, publications, events, and more. We are committed to building a robust evidence base that informs evidence-based policy and institutional best practices, making a real impact on higher education accessibility.

For more information on ACSES visit www.acses.edu.au, or for more information about Curtin, please visit www.curtin.edu.au.

About Curtin University





Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2025 rankings. 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.

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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 G06 level role attracts a remuneration of $99,213 - $105,251 pro rata for (0.8) FTE + 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 endless 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 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) - no more than two pages

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on [email protected] or 08 9266 9000 (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: 8pm (AWST), Sunday, 8th of November 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.

📌 Events Coordinator (Perth)
🏢 Curtin University
📍 Perth