Student Support Coordinator (Events and Engagement)

Southern Cross University

Lismore, Lismore and Far North Coast NSW

Event Management (Marketing and Communications)

Other (Education and Training)

Full time

Bring student events, celebrations and engagement initiatives to life

Coordinate student volunteering and create meaningful opportunities

Join a fun, collaborative team making a different to student life

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 great.

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 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 prospect 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 to 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.

Name: Vivian Cormier

Applications close 11.30pm AEST 29 November 2026.

Posted: 13-11-2026

Salary: Attractive package will be offered to right candidate

📌 Student Support Coordinator (Lismore)
🏢 Southern Cross University
📍 Lismore