The Opportunity

• Join a collaborative, purpose-driven team supporting one of Australia’s leading university entrepreneurship programs
• 2-year contract, full-time (35 hrs wk), on-campus role with occasional work outside of hours/weekends
• $103,866 - $110,801 + 17% super + leave loading

The UNSW Founders Program aids all UNSW staff, students and alumni to build the capability, mindset and networks they need to create positive impact through entrepreneurship. This is achieved through delivering entrepreneurship experiences and connecting entrepreneurs to the local and international innovation ecosystems.

Building on the reputation of UNSW as a leading university for entrepreneurship, you will be responsible for coordinating the suite of flagship UNSW Founders events across the eco-system. Working closely with internal teams, faculties, and external suppliers, you will ensure high-quality, compliant, and engaging events that support the objectives of the Founders Program. Key responsibilities include:

• Plan and deliver flagship events and daily program activities, including objectives, timelines, venues, logistics, and on-site delivery.
• Coordinate and manage vendors, suppliers, and event casual staff.
• Oversee space usage, calendars, risk assessments, and compliance with UNSW OH&S, governance, and policy requirements.
• Provide hands-on support for event setup, including furniture movement, space configuration, and audiovisual/technical assistance during live events.
• Coordinate the delivery of entrepreneurship workshops across UNSW coursework, maintaining workshop materials and building strong relationships with faculties.
• Support project planning, administration, tracking, and reporting to ensure outcomes are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Conduct post-event evaluations, gather feedback, analyse data, and prepare reports.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage competing priorities, including occasional out-of-hours or weekend work, and undertake driving duties as required.
• Actively demonstrate UNSW values and Code of Conduct, and comply with all health, safety, and wellbeing policies.

Benefits and Culture: 

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to benefits including:

• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to learning and career development
• Discounts and entitlements  
• Affordable on-campus parking

About the successful applicant

You have events management qualifications and/or at least 18 months’ events management experience, along with a current Class C motor vehicle driver’s licence. The role requires a strong understanding of events and related functions, with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with diverse client groups at all levels while exercising discretion, cultural sensitivity and a high awareness of protocol requirements.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail, and sound stakeholder management capabilities are essential, as is experience using a range of computer systems and applications including Airtable, Eventbrite, Excel and the Adobe suite. You’ll also have excellent time management skills, with the ability to manage changing priorities, multiple tasks and competing deadlines using sound judgement and initiative. Project experience, including an understanding of the project life cycle and the development of project plans and documentation, is also required.

The role calls for someone who can work collaboratively within a team while also taking initiative and working independently. An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values, relevant policies and guidelines, together with a strong awareness of health and safety responsibilities and a commitment to ongoing training, is essential.

To Apply: Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Please submit your CV along with a Cover Letter that addresses the skills and experience nominated in the position description. While AI tools may be used, we ask that your cover letter genuinely reflects your professional experience and capabilities. Submit your application online before Thursday 5^th February at 11.55pm. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Pre-Employment Checks 
Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.  

These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks: -   

• National and International Criminal history checks 
• Entitlement to work and ID checks 
• Working With Children Checks  
• Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration  
• Verification of relevant qualifications 
• Verification of relevant professional membership  
• Employment history and reference checks 
• Financial responsibility assessments/checks. 
• Medical Checks and Assessments 

Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW. 

Contact: Shiree Thomas, Talent Acquisition Partner e:shiree.thomas@unsw.edu.au

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.