Central Coast Engagement Officer

• Meet and work with people from across the University and the wider Central Coast community
• Build valuable industry connections and play a part in creating new opportunities and experiences
• 2027 start Full Time fixed term maternity leave relief for 12 months

Be Challenged and Imagine with us

Are you a natural relationship builder who enjoys bringing people together, coordinating events and creating meaningful connections with business, industry and the wider community?

The University of Newcastle is seeking a proactive and highly organised Central Coast Engagement Officer to support engagement activities and campus initiatives across the Central Coast. This is a varied, fast-paced opportunity where you'll work with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, helping strengthen industry and community partnerships while creating an engaging and welcoming campus experience for students, staff and visitors.

Working alongside a small, collaborative team, you'll play an important role in connecting the University with its local community, coordinating events and activities, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of our Central Coast campus.

In this role, you will:

• Coordinate and deliver a diverse range of events, activities and engagement opportunities that enhance the student experience, strengthen industry connections and build a vibrant campus community.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with local businesses, industry partners, community organisations and University stakeholders to support engagement and partnership opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with academic and professional teams across the University to coordinate and deliver Central Coast initiatives and activities.
• Provide administrative and operational support across campus activities, including room bookings, event set-ups, parking arrangements, facilities coordination and meeting support.
• Act as a key point of contact for enquiries from students, staff, visitors and external stakeholders, providing helpful advice and ensuring enquiries are appropriately managed.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and service delivery, contributing to projects and initiatives that support effective campus operations.

About you

You are an engaging and organised professional who enjoys working with people, building relationships and making things happen. Equally comfortable coordinating the details behind an event as you are engaging with external stakeholders or speaking in front of a group, you bring initiative, flexibility and a customer-focused approach to everything you do.

You will also bring:

• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, relationship management or community and industry engagement.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver multiple activities and events.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence engaging with a diverse range of people and presenting information to groups.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail, with confidence using systems and processes to support effective service delivery.

Experience coordinating events and activities, or working within a university or similarly complex organisation, will be highly regarded.

This fixed term role is full time until December 2027 at a HEW 5 Higher Education Worker Level and is based at Central Coast Campus - Gosford Hospital and working across all other Central Coast campuses.

About our University

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision and our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability, the University of Newcastle’s Looking Ahead Strategic Plan 2030 outlines the University’s commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities. 

For more information click here – Our University. 

What we offer

In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries, discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader, we offer a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments, stay healthy and work effectively. 

These include: 

• A remuneration of $83806-  $97217 p.a. superannuation commensurate with skills and experience
• Excellent employment conditions in line with University of Newcastle professional staff conditions.
• Flexible working arrangements (in line with the University’s Flexible Work Policy
• 35 hour week
• 17% super and salary packaging
• Additional University Holiday days, generous personal leave and parental leave, annual leave loading and additional purchased leave scheme
• Discounts in private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more
• Wellbeing programs

Your next steps 

Please visit here for a guide on how to apply for a role. 

If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ to reach the University's website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy before commencing your application. 

Your application must include: 

• Your resume
• A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity
•  A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed in the job description demonstrating your qualifications and experience with examples.

To ensure that your application receives full consideration, it's important to structure and address the selection criteria outlined in the application process. This helps us better understand your experience and suitability for the role. We appreciate your attention to this matter and look forward to reviewing your application.

Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document.

Your Cover Letter and Response to the Essential Criteria should not exceed 4 pages (approximately 2,000 words).

Applications for this position will only be accepted from those with Australian residency or a valid work permit. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. 

For specific position enquiries, please contact Karen Tucker, Senior Manager Regional Campus Delivery (02) 4348 4034 or email  Karen.Tucker@newcastle.edu.au

Having Difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au

Closing date: Thursday 26th November 2026 @ 11.59pm AEDST

Our assessment process

Typically, candidates that progress beyond the shortlist stage can expect to undertake the following (minimum) assessment activities as part of the recruitment process:

• Interview (an ‘in person’ interview will be conducted as part of the process)
• Referee checks
• Pre-employment checks as appropriate to the role 

Our University is committed to creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for every member of our community. This commitment is central to our values and our efforts to build a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive. 

As part of this, and in alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence 2025, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence risk factors as part of our recruitment processes. 

The completion and return of the University’s Gender-based Violence Declaration Form will form part of the pre-employment checks for this position and any offer of employment will be conditional upon review by the University. 

Our adherence to the Code is about more than compliance—it’s about living our values. Together, we can ensure our University remains a place where respect, safety, and inclusion are non-negotiable. 

We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you

We are committed to a fair, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment process. If you require an alternative way to access the Position Description or submit your application, please contact employment@newcastle.edu.au.

Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the assessment and interview process to support all applicants to participate fully.

The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and strongly encourage women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

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