Jobs and Careers

• Support the organisation and delivery of key engagement events
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• Full time, fixed-term role (10 months parental leave backfill) based in Hobart or Launceston

About the opportunity

The Events Officer plays a pivotal role in the Community Engagement team, in engaging the Tasmanian community to build connection with the University and inspire life-long learning. This role is responsible for the planning, coordination, production, promotion, delivery, and evaluation of community engagement events. The position involves travel across campuses and attendance at out-of-hours events, contributing to the University's place-based mission and broader community engagement.

What you’ll do:

• Coordinate the planning, project management, promotion, delivery, measurement, and evaluation of community engagement, school engagement and future student events.
• Liaise with internal and external event suppliers, produce event run sheets, briefing notes, participant schedules, event resources and event delivery assets.
• Collaborate with external and internal stakeholders to promote community engagement, school engagement and future student events and maintain stakeholder contact and evaluation data.
• Publish events on the University website, including managing requests, sourcing copy, creating visual asset and ensuring the University Events Calendar meets University brand guidelines.
• Coordinate volunteer and casual staffing for events, including preparing rosters, briefing and supervising event staff.

­What we’re looking for:

• Completion of degree level qualification and experience in event/communications/project management or a related area and/or relevant experience.
• Experience in developing event plans, and an understanding and application of event communications and logistics.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across a geographically dispersed team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to confidently liaise with people of various skills, experience and backgrounds.
• Digital literacy in design software, communication platforms, administrative systems, records management, and database applications.
• Current Australian Driver Licence and Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 5 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $105,665 comprising base salary within the range of $80,869 to $90,312 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• To apply online, please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience.  You do not need to separately address the success profile.
• For further information about this position, please contact Leanne Arnott, Director Recruitment and Engagement or on 03 6324 3387.
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• For current UTAS staff, in submitting your application, you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 Position Description - 502593 - Events Officer.pdf

Applications close Wednesday, 25 March 2026, 11.55pm

 The University of Tasmania acknowledges the Palawa/Pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.

As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.