Student Support Officer (Sports & Events)

- Full-time, continuing role based our seaside Gold Coast campus
- Remuneration package up to $87,290
- Fitness passport, study assistance, salary packaging plus more great benefits

Southern Cross University is a dynamic, ambitious institution focused on its purpose of changing lives through revolutionary learning and research with real impact. Our game changing Southern Cross Model brings a deeper learning experience, improving individual student outcomes, quality of life and a better way to learn. Our world-ranked research is driving positive impact for our communities, environment and economy.

Working at Southern Cross University combines a rare combination of being surrounded by ambitious students, dedicated colleagues and an environment of stunning natural beauty. We are leaders in our communities in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast and pride ourselves on helping shape a better tomorrow.

Join us in this newly created dynamic role where you will be responsible for actively engaging and growing university social sports and affiliated club memberships.

You will support the SHW Coordinator and Team SCU in national sporting representation, create social media content, and assist in designing and coordinating engaging on-campus and online events for SCU.

Every day brings new challenges and excitement in this interactive role, where you will play a pivotal part in students personal and professional growth and well-being. You will also have the opportunity to travel interstate for sporting events and internationally for recreational tours.

This position plays a vital role in energising our Southern Cross Campuses and online community, elevating the universitys reputation, and fostering student success and retention through engaging, enjoyable sports, and diverse events.

Qualifications in sports, physical education, tourism, or event management are a must, along with experience in a similar role related to student/sports and event management.

You will possess strong organisational abilities, effective communication skills, and a proactive approach to managing a diverse range of responsibilities within the student support and sports events environment.

Your recent experience in managing or coordinating events or sports teams enabled you to demonstrate your ability to work with diverse and large groups, including internal and external stakeholders, as well as engaging with the broader community. In addition, you have excellent social media proficiency and are adept at utilising various platforms for creating engaging content, including posts, reels, and interactive material.

Our staff benefit from flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work models, generous parental and carer’s leave provisions, wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programs and professional learning opportunities. This position is:

• Full-time, continuing (permanent)
• Located at our seaside Gold Coast campus. Generous relocation support available.
• HEW Level 4. The base salary ranges from $69,473 - $74,607 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $87,290.

Find out more about working at SCU by visiting Why Work at SCU.

Applicants must apply online and attach a CV and cover letter responding to the selection criteria within the position description by the closing date. Information to support you prepare your application is available on our website. If you experience difficulties applying online or need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by contacting [email protected].

Job applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or currently hold a visa with ongoing work rights in Australia. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:

Name: Briony Leonard, Manager, Unilife

Phone: 02 6626 9643

Email: [email protected]

Closing Date: 11.30pm AEST, 8 July 2024

Southern Cross University is committed to ensuring that the University reflects the rich diversity across the region in which the University’s campuses are located.

The University encourages applications from people of all ages, women, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people living with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people who are LGBTQI+.

We encourage applications from people with disability and will provide adjustments to the recruitment process upon request.

Use the position description link below to access further information about the selection criteria for this role. You will need to submit complete responses to the selection criteria with your application, including providing examples where relevant. Please prepare these and submit each response when prompted in your online application submission.