Programs and Events Officer

About the role

Flinders University Student Association (FUSA) is seeking a Programs and Events Officer to build a vibrant community across Flinders Campuses through programs, events and activities. Reporting to the Senior Coordinator Programming and Communications, the role engages with diverse student groups and individuals to assess needs and co-create solutions that improve student experience. The position is fixed-term, full-time until 31 December 2027, based in Bedford Park.

Key responsibilities

• Work with university stakeholders, including student leaders, to deliver the social component of a university-wide orientation and welcome program.
• Build relationships with a diverse range of student groups, including students from marginalised communities, students with additional needs and student leaders.
• Apply best-practice event and project management, developing and implementing mechanisms to review and evaluate events against key performance indicators.

Required profile

• Energetic self-starter and excellent communicator able to build positive relationships with a diverse range of students.
• Community-oriented, able to create events in partnership with diverse student groups.
• Experience supporting the development, coordination and delivery of engagement activities, events and activations aligned to placemaking and/or building a vibrant campus culture.
• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline with subsequent relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training.

Required skills

• Sound knowledge and skills in event and program planning and delivery processes and techniques.
• Able to deliver within scope and budget.

What we offer

• Salary of $84,599 - $93,366 per year.
• 17% superannuation and salary packaging options.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Professional development activities and staff study offers.
• Campus amenities including on-campus health care, gym and childcare centre.

To apply, candidates submit a suitability statement of no more than 3 pages covering the key position capabilities, by 10:00 pm (ACDT) on Tuesday 10 November 2026 through the Flinders jobs portal. Late applications and those sent through agencies are not accepted. Appointment is conditional on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a criminal history check and GBV declaration.