Events Producer

About The Team

The Marketing and Communications Office drives initiatives that strengthen the University’s reputation, support recruitment, and foster staff and student engagement. Within this, the Events function in the Engagement and Experience team delivers high-profile, complex events and provides advisory support for other University events.
 

Your New Role!  

The Events Producer is responsible for planning, delivering, and evaluating events that enhance Murdoch University’s reputation and support the objectives of the event team. The role focuses on the Murdoch University Conference Centre and a portfolio of internal events, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and collaborating closely with external partners and clients.
 

Your Key responsibilities will include –

• Oversee the development and operation of the Murdoch University Conference Centre and manage a portfolio of University and external events, ensuring alignment with strategic goals
• Provide expert advice to senior stakeholders, build strong relationships with event partners, and develop a robust University-wide events network to maintain standards and share best practices.
• Manage all aspects of allocated events, including planning, logistics, compliance and evaluation, while contributing to continuous improvement of the University’s events function
   

Please refer to the Position Description for further details.

What We Offer You!

This Fixed Term (1 Year) | Full Time (37.5 hours per week) attracts a remuneration of (H0707) $97,743 – $107,690 (pro rata) plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.   

You’ll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Silver-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), awarded in 2025, reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity, and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:

• Periodic salary increases between 1 July 2025 to 1 July 2026 totalling an 6% increase!
• Flexible work arrangements
• Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role
• Indigenous Language Allowance
• Salary packaging options – such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic

For further information, check out our benefits and services page!

Join us!

Please apply online via the Apply Now button, along with submitting the following documents to support your application -

• A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)
• Your most recent resume (CV)

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Tertiary qualifications in Events, Project Management, Marketing, or related field, with 5+ years’ experience in delivering diverse, high-profile events
• Proven ability to manage multiple events and projects end-to-end, including planning, coordination, and meeting deadlines
• Skilled in budget management, contract administration, and identifying cost efficiencies without compromising quality
• Proficient in event sales, multi-venue coordination, and advanced computer literacy with Microsoft Office and specialised software
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and customer service skills, with the ability to engage constructively with stakeholders and clients

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.

Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Please see the Applicant Guide for more information. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Contact Us

For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Dan Bruce, Senior Manager Events Services and Partnerships, Dan.Bruce@murdoch.edu.au and quote JR104531 as the reference.

Applications Close on 22 December 2025 (11:59pm AWST)

Please note that the University will be operating under a Limited-Service-Period from 19 December 2025 to 5 January 2026. During this time, recruitment activity will pause, and candidates may experience delays in communication. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.

Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.

Murdoch University values workplace diversity, promotes inclusion, and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.