- Full-time (1.0 FTE), Ongoing Position
- Salary: $80,331 p.a. plus Superannuation
- Location: Dandenong - Hybrid arrangement (3 days office, 2 days WFH)

Chisholm is seeking an experienced Events and Engagement Coordinator to join the Marketing and Communications team.

BELONGING AND INCLUSION

Chisholm is resolutely diverse. We celebrate our people’s unique contributions to achieving our ambition to transform lives through relevant and responsive high-quality education. Chisholm’s culture of Belonging &

- Inclusion strives to promote a self-regulating culture that enhances the experiences of our employees, students and communities.

About The Role The Events and Engagement Coordinator is responsible for the planning and delivery of an annual program of Student Life activities, across all campuses. It also supports the delivery of the Institute-wide portfolio of annual events including Student Graduations, Chisholm Education Awards, Info Days, on- and off-site expos, campus tours, corporate and ministerial events, end of year staff celebrations, and approved ad-hoc Business Area events.

The annual Student Life program is developed to enhance student participation, belonging, connection and retention, and to promote diversity and inclusion. It includes Student Orientations, campus pop ups, and celebrations of key days of significance. Delivery will be via a range of formats including campus events, activities, workshops, and digital.

This position works closely with the Student Recruitment Specialist and broader Student Recruitment team to implement event and engagement initiatives aligned with departmental objectives and Institute recruitment targets across multiple campuses and audiences.

About You

Qualifications and skills required for the role

- Relevant Degree in events management, marketing, communications, community engagement, or a related discipline with relevant experience; or lesser formal qualifications together with substantial relevant experience and expertise
- Demonstrated experience planning and coordinating events, including risk management and stakeholder communications.
- Experience preparing and delivering event briefings, instructions or presentations to staff, volunteers, ambassadors or stakeholders.
- Demonstrated understanding of accessibility, inclusion and participant experience considerations in event planning and delivery.




- Experience planning and managing multiple projects, activities and competing priorities simultaneously.
- Demonstrated ability to build productive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and work collaboratively across teams.
- Strong organisational and project coordination skills, with a proven ability to manage event logistics from planning through to evaluation.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing reports, presentations and event documentation.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to exercise judgement and initiative within established frameworks and guidelines.
- Demonstrated ability to collect, interpret and utilise data and feedback to inform continuous improvement activities.
- High level computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications and experience using event management, registration or customer relationship management systems.
- Demonstrated commitment to providing exceptional customer service and positive stakeholder experiences.

About Us Chisholm is one of the largest vocational training providers in the state with a team of over 1,400 dedicated staff supporting 41,000 students who choose to study at Chisholm and training at our modern campuses across Melbourne’s southeast and online. We partner with governments, educational institutes, and businesses worldwide, sharing our expertise in vocational education. We offer over 400 courses that include nationally accredited pathways from secondary school programs and short courses, through to certificates, diplomas, and degrees.

At Chisholm, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation. We know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain a team of talented people.

Chisholm has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children.



All allegations and safety concerns will be treated consistently in accordance with Chisholm policy and procedure.

What We Offer

- An Inclusive work culture –
- Chisholm is resolutely diverse. We celebrate our people’s unique contributions to achieving our ambition to transform lives through relevant and responsive high-quality education
- Career development – continue to grow your career
- Networking Opportunities with Industrial Partners
- State of the art facilities on our campuses
- Free on-site parking as well as locations close to public transport
- Free Employee Assistance Program – get the support you want.

It’s confidential.

If this is the job for you, please apply online now. We look forward to receiving your application! Important information about your application

Your Application Should Include

- a cover letter
- your resume
- contact details of three (3) referees from a direct report

Please note, appointment to this position is subject to satisfactory completion of Safety Screening requirements including:
- Verified current valid Employee Working with Children Check (at own expense)
- Verified copy of unrestricted rights to work in Australia
- Verified National Police Check (at own expense)
- Verified copies of qualifications and transcripts as listed in your resume

If you have any questions regarding the position or require further information, please contact Alicia Pridgeon, Head of Marketing &
- Communications on [email protected]

Applications for this position close 9am Wednesday 25 November 2026.

We are committed to a fair and equitable merit-based recruitment process for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements, please contact our Belonging &

- Inclusion Lead by emailing [email protected].

Chisholm reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage.

Find out more about us by visiting us on our Website and social media sites

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📌 Events and Engagement Coordinator– (Marketing and Communications business area) (Melbourne)
🏢 Chisholm Institute
📍 Melbourne