• Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus
• Part-time (22.05 hours per week) and fixed term to 30 June 2025
• HEW 6 $92,573 - $99,972 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across five campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

As a Senior Officer, Events, you will:

• Lead the organisation of the Centre for Humanitarian Leadership’s (CHL) biennial Humanitarian Leadership Conference (HLC) 2025, in collaboration with the Deputy Director, Communications Manager, and Deakin Events team.
• Act as a key contact in relation to the organisation and enquiries of the Centre’s events.
• Plan and oversee project management for HLC 2025 and other events.
• Support in strengthening CHL’s engagement through conference and event partnerships and networks.
• Collaborate closely with the Communications Team to lead the development of the HLC 2025 event prospectus.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A Degree with subsequent relevant experience; or
• Extensive experience and specialist knowledge or broad knowledge in technical or administrative fields
• Experience in administration and related activities in a large organisation with complex administrative structures, policies and procedures.
• Experience in leading, managing or coordinating a broad range of quality activities, events or projects and demonstrated experience in the management of budgets, ideally within the humanitarian or higher education sector.
• Experience in operating in a high-pressure diverse environment, involving face to face, phone and written issue.

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Josh Hallwright, Deputy Director, Centre for Humanitarian Leadership on  03 924 45726 

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD, Senior Officer, Events 557554.pdf

Applications for this position close on Sunday 30 June.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.