Assistant, Events

Apply now Job no: Work type: Full-timeLocation: FlexibleCategories: Administration, HospitalityFull-time and continuing Benefits for working with us At Deakin, we offer more than just a job — we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong, Melbourne, and regional Victoria, you’ll find everything you need to thrive: on-site childcare, gyms, medical centres, cafes, accessible public transport, and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off, plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services, ongoing professional development opportunities, and inclusive, supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow — whether you're working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life. As an Events Assistant you will: Provide general event administration support including bookings, contracts and data maintenance. Establish and maintain strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders including staff, corporate partners, suppliers, contractors, clients, and visitors. Contribute to engaging clients, securing return business, and developing strong, collaborative working relationships. Assist in providing relevant information to support reporting, including relationship and contact details, forecasting, targets and outcomes where required. Ensure a high-level of customer service, adhere to all quality requirements and participate in reviews of work practices to identify opportunities for improvement, implement best practices, and ensure continuous enhancement of service delivery. Adhere to all set health, wellbeing and safety requirements. Respond to customer concerns and complaints with professionalism and efficiency, escalating for resolution where necessary, ensuring a positive customer experience. To be successful, you’ll have: Completion of an Associate Diploma level qualifications with relevant work experience or a certificate level qualification with post-certificate relevant work experience Completion of a post-Trades Certificate or Advanced Certificate and extensive relevant and on the job training; or An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training. Experience in events/projects team. Here's how to apply: Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience. For a copy of the position description, please see below: Applications for this position close on Wednesday 10th December. Are You Ready? Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community. We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success. We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders. Advertised: 26 Nov 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight TimeApplications close: 10 Dec 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time #J-18808-Ljbffr