• Opportunity to support and deliver Faculty public programs to a broad range of audiences
• Located on the Camperdown Campus in the Faculty of Science
• Full time, HEO 5 fixed term up to 2 years, offering a base salary of $76K - $85K p.a., plus leave loading and generous employer's contribution to superannuation

About the opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Programs, the Programs Officer will be responsible for supporting the delivery of the Faculty's program initiatives and events to enhance the reputation of the Faculty and brand position among a variety of audiences including current staff and students, alumni, government, relevant industry and international partners, prospective students and their influencers and members of the general public. This includes all related event, marketing and administration associated with the outreach programs.

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Programs Officer who has:

• a degree or diploma qualification in a related field and/or equivalent combination of relevant experience.
• demonstrated experience in event management and coordination including evaluation
• experience presenting to large audiences
• experience using event management software and/or filemaker databases
• a current NSW Driver's License
• familiarity with formal event protocols and the management of dignitaries and high-profile individuals, including the interpretation and implementation of policies and procedures

To be eligible for this role you please address the below questions in your cover letter (which you attached to your online application):

• describe a project or event you have been involved in and how you identified any issues or overcame challenges to ensure success
• tell us about a time when you have created social media or marketing content for a project or event, and what aims or outcomes you achieved

Other

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working With Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working With Children) Act 2012.

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.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.

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