Be Bold. Belong. Be More.

At Southern Cross University, we do things differently, and so can you.

A career with us is more than you might expect. Yes, it’s about the heart, connectedness and community you’d hope for in a regional university. But there’s also so much more. Our game changing Southern Cross Model brings a deeper, focused learning experience and our research is deeply connected to our regions, making a difference on a global scale. This is your chance to help us build something new and meaningful for our students, our communities and your career. To drive change, make a real impact, and thrive in a place as unique as you.

You can be good anywhere. Here, you can be excellent.

Your opportunity

Bring your creativity, energy and organisational skills to a role that makes university life more connected, inclusive and memorable.

Southern Cross University's UniLife team is looking for an enthusiastic Student Events and Engagement Coordinator to help create engaging experiences that bring students together, celebrate diversity and build a strong sense of belonging.

In this newly created role, you'll coordinate the logistics and administrative requirements behind a diverse calendar of student events and engagement initiatives, from orientation and cultural celebrations to wellbeing programs and community activities, including bookings, budgets and stakeholders. You'll also oversee our SCU Vollies student volunteering program, creating opportunities for students to get involved, develop skills and contribute to university life.

Joining a fun, supportive and collaborative team, you'll have the opportunity to bring fresh ideas to life, connect with students and make a visible difference. Whether you're presenting at an event, coordinating volunteers or making everything happen behind the scenes, you'll play an important part in shaping a positive student experience.

You will make an impact by:

- Planning and coordinating engaging events across our University campuses
- Coordinating the SCU Vollies program, including recruitment and training
- Creating promotional content and campaigns to boost student participation
- Building partnerships that strengthen student engagement and belonging
- Managing events budgets, logistics and reporting to improve future activities

What you will bring





You'll be a creative, organised and confident events or engagement professional who enjoys working with people and bringing ideas to life. With experience coordinating events of varying sizes, you'll know how to manage competing priorities, work with diverse stakeholders and deliver memorable experiences from planning through to evaluation.

You'll bring a welcoming and inclusive approach, with the confidence to engage audiences, facilitate workshops and support student volunteers. Just as importantly, you'll enjoy the detail behind successful events, from logistics and budgets to communications and reporting, and thrive in a collaborative team where no two days are quite the same.

To succeed in this role, you will also need:

- Relevant qualifications in Events, Marketing, HR or related discipline
- Experience coordinating events, engagement programs or volunteer initiatives
- Strong organisational, time management and stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience with budgets, logistics, reporting and event evaluation
- Confidence delivering workshops, training and promotional communications

Experience in higher education, student engagement or community programs will be highly regarded, along with skills in social media content creation, volunteer management platforms and coordinating grant-funded activities.

Why Southern Cross University

SCU is proudly a regional university, young, small and vibrant. That means you’ll find more exposure, opportunity and ownership - to grow, achieve and build a career that means more. And you’ll do it alongside passionate people and leaders who go the extra mile to help you succeed. A career with us is about more than just work. It’s about place, community and the life you want to live. With three main campuses at the Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour and the Northern Rivers region of NSW, we’re integral to all these wonderful communities.



Find your place and be more in this beautiful part of the world.

Your opportunity is:

- Full-time, continuing (permanent)
- Located preferably at Gold Coast, QLD 4225. Lismore, NSW 2480 may also be considered. Relocation assistance is available, making it easier to join our regional communities
- HEW Level 6. The base salary ranges from $98,840 - $108,408 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $126,837.

You will enjoy a range of perks designed to support your wellbeing, growth and work-life balance. For more information on our benefits and what it’s like to work at SCU, visit Why work at Southern Cross University?

Be more with Southern Cross University today

Southern Cross University values potential as much as experience. If you do not meet all the listed requirements but are excited about the role and confident you can contribute, we encourage you to apply or reach out for more information.

To view the full position advertisement and details of the application process, please click on the APPLY button where you will be redirected to the Southern Cross University website.

Applications close 11.30pm AEST 29 November 2026.

Eligible applicants must have Australian or New Zealand citizenship, Australian permanent residency or current working rights in Australia for the entire duration of the appointment. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Applicants must apply online and attach a CV and cover letter. The cover letter must clearly address each selection criterion in the position description. Information to support you prepare your application is available on our website.

Southern Cross University celebrates the rich diversity of our regions and international community. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and values people of all backgrounds. We encourage applications from people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, and people with disabilities. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to ensure every candidate can fully participate. For any support through the recruitment process reach out to [email protected].

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