Events Officer (Targeted)

• Full time, 12 months Fixed term
• Opportunity to support the planning, administration and delivery of the full range of events, prize giving and functions for the Faculty of Medicine and Health 
• Base Salary $103,185 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

This is a Targeted Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Position. While we welcome applications from all candidates, this is a targeted role for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates will be assessed as a priority. This Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

Applications encouraged from all backgrounds. Indigenous and non-indigenous applicants welcome. 

Join the Faculty of Medicine and Health (FMH) and play a key role in delivering high-quality events that bring people together to celebrate, collaborate, and innovate in health education and research.

We’re looking for an experienced and proactive Events Officer to support the planning and delivery of a diverse portfolio of events, from prize giving and formal functions to engaging online experiences. Working within the Internal Communications and Engagement team, you’ll help create memorable, well-executed events that reflect the Faculty’s excellence.

In this dynamic position, you will take ownership of end-to-end event coordination, ensuring each event is delivered to a professional standard and aligned with stakeholder expectations. You’ll work across multiple projects, applying your expertise and initiative to solve problems, manage logistics, and continuously improve outcomes.

This role also includes administering the Faculty’s reward and recognition program, helping celebrate the achievements of staff and students.

Location: Camperdown campus (with occasional travel to Westmead, Concord, and North Sydney)

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• coordinate and deliver a diverse program of in-person and virtual events
• manage multiple projects, timelines, and competing priorities
• develop event content, run sheets, and speaker briefing materials
• create and distribute event communications and promotion (invitations, registration pages, digital signage, presentations) in line with brand guidelines
• implement creative strategies to enhance audience engagement
• gather feedback and produce post-event reports to drive continuous improvement
• administer the Faculty’s reward and recognition program
• build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, suppliers, and service providers
• support additional projects and team initiatives as required

About you

You’re a highly organised events professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys delivering exceptional experiences. You bring:

• project and time management skills, with keen attention to detail
• proven experience coordinating events, conferences, or programs (health, government, education, or corporate sectors)
• experience managing vendors and service providers
• the ability to stay calm under pressure and juggle multiple deadlines
• administrative and Microsoft Office skills including Excel and SharePoint
• familiarity with audiovisual equipment and event tech
• excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• customer-focused mindset and ability to handle diverse enquiries
• experience with EmmaHQ (desirable)

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. 

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.  

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.  Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Lena Germinarios, Recruitment Operations by email to recruitment.medandhealth@sydnedy.edu.au

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