Engagement Coordinator

• Located at either Gold Coast or Lismore campuses
• Opportunity to lead staff, student ambassadors and volunteers
• Remuneration up to $123,142, including 17% super

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

As the Engagement Coordinator within our Future Students and Outreach team, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating major student recruitment events, including Open Days and outreach activities, to enhance Southern Cross University’s presence and appeal to our prospective students. A key focus of your work will be ensuring measurable return on investment by optimising event impact, tracking outcomes and contributing to the University’s strategic goals for student recruitment and growth. You will make an impact by:

• Coordinating and delivering major student recruitment events across all campuses, including Open Day, outreach activations and high-achiever engagement events
• Managing end to end event logistics, risk documentation, staffing, creative activations, supplier coordination and post event evaluation
• Preparing high quality executive documentation including briefing notes, guest lists, run sheets and reports
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure aligned communication and seamless event delivery
• Leading and supporting student ambassadors, casual staff and volunteers to ensure readiness, professionalism and exceptional on the day execution

What you will bring

This role requires meticulous event management, strong stakeholder collaboration and the creation of engaging promotional materials that attract and retain prospective students. You are an adaptable and highly organised event professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Calm under pressure and confident managing multiple deadlines, you enjoy bringing people together to create meaningful and memorable experiences for future students. To succeed in this role, you will also need:

• Demonstrated experience coordinating end-to-end events, including planning, logistics, staffing, creative activations, risk documentation, and post-event reporting across multiple locations
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including experience preparing executive-level reports and documentation
• Proven ability to multitask, adapt to shifting priorities and remain composed while delivering high quality outcomes
• High level attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate documentation and manage complex event logistics
• Experience coordinating staffing or volunteers to support event operations

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 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 opportunity is:

• Full-time, fixed term (12 months)
• Located at either Gold Coast, QLD 4225, or Lismore, NSW 2480.
• HEW Level 6. The base salary ranges from $95,961 - $105,250 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $123,142.

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.

Applications close 11.30pm AEDT, Tuesday 6 January 2026.

Southern Cross University will be closed from Monday 22 December 2025 - Friday 2 January 2026 (inclusive). Interviews for this position will take place in the new year.

Eligible applicants must have Australian or New Zealand citizenship, Australian permanent residency or current working rights in Australia for the entire duration of the appointment. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Applicants must apply online and attach a CV and cover letter responding to the selection criteria within the position description. Information to support you prepare your application is available on our website.

Southern Cross University celebrates the rich diversity of our regions and international community. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and values people of all backgrounds. We encourage applications from people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, and people with disabilities. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to ensure every candidate can fully participate. For any support through the recruitment process reach out to jobs@scu.edu.au.

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