Community Engagement and Activation Partner
Position Details Fixed term until March 2026 | Full-Time
Higher Education Officer Level 7 | $97,503 - $107,932 p.a.
Location: City Campus / Kaurna Country About the Marketing and Student Recruitment team The Marketing and Student Recruitment team is evolving in 2024 with exciting new opportunities at our vibrant Bedford Park campus and the cutting-edge Flinders City Campus. As we accelerate our growth ambitions, we are looking for skilled and motivated team members to help drive our marketing strategies and initiatives. If you are passionate about shaping impactful marketing campaigns, building the Flinders University brand, and contributing to the recruitment of future students, we want to hear from you. Join us in a team that is focused on innovation, excellence, and delivering results that will position Flinders as a leader in higher education.
About the Role We are seeking a talented Community Engagement and Activation Partner to join our growing and passionate Brand team at Flinders University. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for engaging with a diverse community of students, staff, and stakeholders to further grow and develop a vibrant, engaging and activated City Campus. This position will be central to strategic events, to grow brand awareness and improve community engagement.
The Community Engagement and Activation Partner will be responsible for:
Project managing, planning, delivering, and evaluating a high-quality program of events, launches and corporate functions to lift the University profile and ensure a positive experience at every touchpoint.
Building and maintaining relationships with community and precinct stakeholders to co-create programs and initiatives that establish meaningful and mutually beneficial outcomes.
Promoting the Flinders University brand and City Campus both internally and externally by contributing to the development of an agreed marketing strategy and facilitating the implementation of that strategy.
The role requires flexibility to work within campus operating hours, from 8am to 6pm, with extended hours of 8am to 8pm during peak periods. About You We are seeking a dynamic and engaging individual for the role of Community Engagement and Activation Partner. In this key role, you will drive vibrant campus activations, events, and placemaking initiatives that enhance student experiences and engage a diverse community of students, staff, and stakeholders. Your ability to foster strong relationships with internal and external partners will be essential as you develop and implement strategies that support the ongoing activation of the City Campus. Your extensive background in event management or marketing within a large or diverse organisation will enable you to effectively develop initiatives that improve engagement across students, staff, and stakeholders. You will work collaboratively across multiple teams, from event planning to stakeholder engagement, ensuring seamless coordination and successful execution of a range of events. Additionally, you will have excellent organisational and time management skills, strong problem-solving skills, and the capacity to meet tight deadlines and prioritise tasks as required.
To be successful in this role, you will also demonstrate:
Well-developed to high-level organisational skills including demonstrated ability to operate within a flexible work environment, prioritise concurrent tasks, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (e.g. Event Management, Business, Marketing) with at least 4 years of subsequent relevant experience or extensive experience and demonstrated skills, knowledge and relevant work experience.
Demonstrated experience in placemaking and community engagement, working across a large and diverse organisation.
Life at Flinders We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.
Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?
17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
Flexible working arrangements
Wide range of professional development activities and services
We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).
Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.
Prescribed Conditions for Employment A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
How to Apply and Information You are required to submit Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description.
For more information regarding this position, we strongly encourage you to contact Meghann Reeves.
Certification Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm: 01 Dec 2024
At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
Flinders. Fearless. About Us Flinders University is a globally focused, locally engaged institution with a reputation for excellence in teaching, learning and research. Students are at the heart of Flinders – we're focused on supporting their exceptional learning experience and equipping them with the skills to succeed in life beyond study. Our touchstone is that university life is enjoyable and enriching for all students, and our campuses are energising places for our staff.
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