Coordinator, Campus Engagement & Events

Why work with us

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

About Gift City

Deakin is the first University in the world to open an international teaching campus in India. The state-of-the-art campus opened in 2024 in the heart of the smart business district, GIFT City (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City). This campus is giving students access to future-ready Deakin postgraduate courses aligned with local employment needs since July 2024. The programs here will directly support Deakin's aspiration for innovative international education partnerships that provide lasting value for students, partners, and Deakin. With an 'In India, with India and for India' approach, the initiative will also provide opportunities for Deakin and the students to work closely with GIFT City and its industry partners.

Who are we

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university headquartered in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across our campuses : Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India, and our vibrant online environment. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

As a Coordinator, Campus Engagement & Events, you will :

• Coordinate and deliver campus events including graduation ceremonies, industry roundtables, executive education sessions, and strategic visits, ensuring high-quality execution and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Manage event logistics such as venue setup, catering, scheduling, communications, and guest coordination, in alignment with campus protocols and branding standards.
• Support stakeholder engagement by liaising with regulators, institutions, industry representatives, education institutions, and VIP guests to facilitate meaningful campus interactions.
• Maintain and update the campus events calendar, ensuring alignment with academic schedules, operational priorities, and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams including marketing, student services, facilities, and academic staff to ensure integrated planning and delivery of events.

To be successful, you'll have :

• Relevant qualifications
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and / or education / training
• Extensive experience and management expertise; or An equivalent combination of relevant experience and / or education / training Extensive experience in event, project management, marketing, communications or related areas. Experience executing multiple activities and initiatives simultaneously within tight deadlines, with excellent attention to detail in a busy and complex environment.
• Experience interacting, influencing and negotiating with a wide range of stakeholders to achieve objectives.

Here's how to apply :

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a copy of the position description, please see below :

GIFT - Coordinator, Campus Engagement and Events FINAL (2).pdf

Applications for this position close on November 26 2025.

Are You Ready

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Skills Required

Stakeholder Engagement, Marketing Communications