Venues and Events Officer

at  University of Newcastle

• Be part of a nimble, supportive team focused on collaboration and innovation.
• Experience the satisfaction of managing venues that host impactful events.
• Work in a fast-paced role where no day is the same
  Are you a master of logistics, coordination, and creative problem-solving?
  If you thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments and love making things happen behind the scenes, this role is for you!
  Join our nimble and dedicated venue management team, who schedule event bookings and work with event organisers to ensure the smooth operation of university venues and services to suit the incoming event. The Venue Management team processes almost 2000 space bookings each year. From a booking for a small meeting room through to hosting Graduation in our venues. The team is responsible for our venues being ready for these events.

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As a Venues and Events Officer, you will play a vital role in scheduling space bookings and handling the logistics that ensure a venue is an excellent host for an event. You’ll work closely with event organisers to interpret their needs, fit their event into a suitable venue and coordinate a range of university services to support their event. Your days will be varied and fast-paced, combining predominantly administrative duties, stakeholder communication, and some on site support to the event organiser.
This is a dynamic role where no two days are the same. You’ll spend time managing bookings through our dedicated system, coordinating with Infrastructure Facilities Services (IFS), and facilitating venue logistics to support the event organisers needs. Flexibility is key—there will be times when you’ll work outside of standard hours as venue supervisor, with time off in lieu provided.
This continuing position is full time at a HEW 5 Higher Education Level located at Callaghan Campus.
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 2020-2025 outlines the University’s commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities.
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