$95,310 - $102,830 (HEW 6)
Ongoing, Full-time, ECU South West Campus
Open to candidates with relevant working rights.
COMMUNICATIONS AND EVENT COORDINATOR
OFFICE OF DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR (REGIONAL FUTURES)
BUNBURY CAMPUS
$95,310 - $102,830 (HEW 6)
ONGOING, FULL-TIME
Edith Cowan University
Are you ready to belong to a dynamic community where courage, creativity, and optimism are essential elements of our DNA? At ECU we’re inspired by the incredible achievements of Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament and a lifelong champion of education. Empowered by her legacy, we’re united in our vision to lead the sector in educational experience and expand our impact through world-class research.
Embrace an opportunity to become part of something extraordinary.
The Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Regional Futures) is responsible for promoting and actively enhancing the University's external regional relations through governance and advisory roles, industry, and higher education sector partnerships.
The Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Regional Futures), based on ECU South West’s Bunbury Campus, is responsible for encouraging and developing industry, employer, and community collaborations in curriculum relevant engagement and Statewide regional support for ECU course, students, and research.
About the Opportunity
We are excited to be offering this new and dynamic opportunity for a South West Campus Communications and Events Coordinator The successful candidate will play an instrumental role in supporting the Office of the DVC (Regional Futures) in achieving its vision by:
Undertaking media monitoring, research and development of media releases related to SW Campus for the DVCRF and the Director Regional Development.
Collaborating with relevant ECU Professional Services team to support ECU corporate promotional activities, including social media updates, website content, coordinate on campus event logistics, registration, and promotion activities.
Researching, writing and editing engaging communications for a variety of internal and external audiences across a range of channels national and international, including, print and digital (website, traditional media, social media platforms and e-newsletters).
Coordination of on-campus event logistics, registration, and promotion activities, including activities associated with the events such as graduation, conferences and orientation planning. This includes events at the Busselton Learning Centre and the Regional Learning Hubs.
Providing an advisory and consultative service to internal and external stakeholders on event standards, practices and protocols. Contribute towards the development and maintenance of best practice standards.
Assisting with the support for events and/or communication activities in support of external facing projects/events.
About you
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate the following capabilities:
Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in communications and/or events.
Strong written communication skills, with the ability to develop and tailor content for diverse audiences across multiple channels, including digital and social media.
Proficiency in using digital tools to analyse data, create content, and plan, promote and deliver events.
Ability to communicate complex information clearly and engagingly, selecting appropriate formats and channels.
Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to build effective internal and external networks.
Sound planning and organisational capability, including managing priorities, resources and outcomes within a strategic framework.
Strategic awareness and ability to identify and respond to emerging trends, technologies and external influences.
Importantly, you will demonstrate personal attributes that align with the University’s values.
Benefits of working at ECU
At ECU we’re committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees. Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do. Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits; visit our website to read about flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry-leading superannuation.
Contact
Please contact Ashleigh Rayner, SW Campus Administration Manager on 0401424005 or for more information.
Application Process
Please upload an up-to-date resume summarising your experience and achievements, along with a brief covering letter of no more than 2 pages outlining your suitability for the role.
Advert Closure
Applications close Sunday 12th April 2026 at 11:30pm AWST.
ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date, and encourage applicants to submit their applications early.
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.
ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace with specific strategies and initiatives in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and faith. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit our Inclusive Workplace website.
At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively encourage people with disability to apply to ECU. To discuss how we can support adjustment requirements, please contact the person listed above.