- 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 solid 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

1. Demonstrated experience coordinating and delivering in-person, online, and hybrid events from planning through to completion.
2. Demonstrated ability to anticipate and resolve problems during event planning and delivery, exercise sound judgement, and respond calmly when circumstances change.
3. Experience preparing clear event-related communications for channels such as registration platforms, newsletters, email, and social media.
4. Strong organisational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, maintain accurate event documentation,



and meet firm deadlines.
5. High-level interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated experience coordinating speakers and liaising professionally with senior stakeholders, event participants, colleagues, and external suppliers.

Desirable

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

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 are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction.
3. Employment type: 0.8 FTE, with consideration given to full-time (1.0 FTE) for the right candidate.
4. 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.

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📌 Events Coordinator (Australia)
🏢 Curtin Business School Mba
📍 Australia