• An exciting role in coordinating mining events locally and globally.
• Full-time and ongoing role.
• Base salary range: $91,833 – $97,052 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

About the team

The Australian Centre for Geomechanics (ACG) is a multi-disciplinary joint venture and UWA Research Centre which provides professional education training and research services to the mining sector, in the disciplines of underground, open pit and environmental mining geomechanics. The overall aim of the Centre is to improve mine safety and productivity.

ACG’s main activities are applied mining industry research, and the facilitation of continuing education and training through courses and conferences. Technology transfer from research outcomes through publications, training courses and training materials is an important part of the ACG’s mandate.

About the opportunity

• You will coordinate ACG national and international events including conferences, courses, workshops and seminars. Including some of the following:  Coordinate event execution, including the venue, event schedules, programmes, OH&S compliance, exhibition space management, audio visual, and catering.
• Coordinate speaker and attendee liaison.
• Develop budgets in preparation of event profit and loss.

About you

To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in event management or demonstrated equivalent competency.
• Substantial experience in event management, including execution of large events. 
• Proficiency in a range of computing skills including WordPress (desirable), word processing, spreadsheets, databases, internet and email, cloud storage and team collaboration software.

Note: Provision of a Current National Police Clearance will be required for the successful applicant. Some after-hours and weekend work may be required.  In addition, occasional travel interstate and overseas may be required.

About your application

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:   PD- Events Coordinator (518202).docx

The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on (28 November 2024)

 This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.  For further information on the role please contact Josephine Ruddle (Marketing Manager) josephine.ruddle@uwa.edu.au

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace.  We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution.  We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to Kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity. 

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at talent-hr@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.