Senior Officer, Campaign and Events

• Flexible location based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus or at our Geelong, Waterfront Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and fixed term until August 2026
• HEW 6 $96,276 - $103,971 + 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 seven campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India 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, Campaigns and Events, you will:

• Develop and implement practical, accessible solutions based on stakeholder needs
• Plan and prioritise work and critical activities appropriately and recognise barriers to achieving outcomes, finds practical ways to deal with them and evaluates progress 
• Actively seek client feedback on products and services, respond transparently, and identify practical improvements to enhance customer experience.
• Provide clear and ethical advice to clients, addressing immediate needs and offering practical recommendations.
• Establish and demonstrate a high level of learning, energy and commitment and maintain personal integrity and make decisions consistent with university values 

 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; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Experience in event, project management, marketing, communications or related areas
• Experience executing multiple activities and initiatives simultaneously within tight deadlines, with excellent attention to detail in a busy and complex environment
• Experience interacting, influencing and negotiating with a wide range of stakeholders to achieve objectives

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Janine Kuster, Manager, Future Students Pathways and Programs via email at janine.kuster@deakin.edu.au

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

 PD - Senior Officer, Campaigns and Events.pdf

Applications for this position close on Tuesday 22nd July 2025 at 11.55pm.

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.