University Student Engagement Officer – Sydney or Melbourne based
Professionals Australia is a contemporary and innovative union, representing the industrial and professional interests of a range of professional employees across Australia. Our members include engineers, scientists, pharmacists, managers, IT professionals, translators and interpreters, and architects.
We are committed to growing our membership and building strength by working with our members in their workplaces, across industries and within their professions.
We strive to make a positive difference to our members' working and professional lives and we are working hard to gain greater respect, recognition and rewards for our members and the important professional services they deliver.
We are growing our membership and strength among young professional networks by working with them while they study at universities and after graduation. We are using new and innovative methods to reach and engage these members.
The University Student Engagement Officer (USEO) is a role focused on increasing the Union's subscription and membership through the coordination and delivery of lecture programmes, orientation events, careers fairs, and other collective activities across Universities in Australia.
The USEO will also work on building a team of 'University Ambassadors' who they will work closely with to deliver our Union's goals and objectives.
Selection Criteria
* Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
* Sound organisational and time‑management skills, and attention to detail in work
* Demonstrated high‑level public speaking ability
* Ability to prioritise and schedule activities, working both independently and as part of a team
* Capability to use social media tools for professional communication and learning
* Capacity to work across university campuses in Australia, including overnight or longer stays in metro and regional locations
Salary and Conditions
Salary range: $75,000 – $85,000, based on skills and experience.
Generous working conditions including flexible working arrangements, 12 rostered days off per year and 4 days paid leave between Christmas and New Year.
A motor vehicle or motor vehicle allowance may also be negotiated as part of the salary package.
Interstate travel and some out-of-hours work will be required.
Further Information
People from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applications for this role should address the selection criteria.
Please contact Eduardo Gonzalez, University Engagement and Member Activism Lead, on ***
Send applications to *********@professionalsaustralia.org.au
Applications close at 5:00 pm Thursday, 8 January, 2026
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