Engagement Officer (HEO 4)

• Based in MOD. at the City West campus
• Full-time, continuing position
• Commencement salary: $72,943 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About You

You have a keen interest in social engagement and are passionate about marketing a social purpose. You enjoy liaising with both internal and external stakeholders and possess exceptional organisational skills which will support you when planning, coordinating and delivering events.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director: MOD. As the Engagement Officer you will provide operational and marketing support to the Director: MOD. for the implementation of partner and large events and marketing campaigns. You will support engagement activities within MOD. Including designing and implementing marketing processes, managing communications for visitor services, implementation of marketing campaigns and designing and delivering events.

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

About MOD.

MOD. is Australia’s leading future-focused museum, provoking new ideas at the intersection of science, art and innovation. It aims to inspire young adults to build capability in science, technology, engineering and maths to enable them to pursue relevant and meaningful careers in the future. Through MOD., cutting edge research will be made more accessible and relevant to the public through immersive and interactive exhibitions. Working with a range of stakeholders, MOD. will deliver new gallery and online experiences each year including exhibitions and programs for general, school and stakeholder audiences.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Post-secondary qualifications in a related discipline, for example marketing, tourism or event management, or demonstrated equivalent skills, knowledge and experience
• Highly developed interpersonal and relationship building skills, together with high level communication skills to enable working with a diverse range of people and cultures at a variety of levels
• Demonstrated project management skills and experience in supporting multiple projects within tight timelines
• Highly developed skills across the Microsoft Office suite, in particular Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel and experience in using digital content management systems (CMS), social media scheduling and evaluation platforms, and design tools such as Canva
• Demonstrated experience in working collaboratively in a team-based work environment

Benefits

We offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Culture

We value workplace diversity and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability.

Start Your Unstoppable Career!

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Please address your cover letter to Kendelle Newby, Consultant: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at recruitment@unisa.edu.au using job reference number 7147.

Applications close: 11.30pm Sunday 11 May 2025

We are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment process and encourage you to share any support, adjustments and/or access requirements you have by contacting our Recruitment Central team on recruitment@unisa.edu.au. Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.

Pursuant to the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (the Act) and the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Regulations 2019 (the Regulations), this position has been deemed prescribed. This role will require the successful candidate to hold a current Working with Children Check.

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