Communications And Engagement Officer

Reference Number: 1065198

About the Role:
We are searching for our next Engagement and Communications Officer to join our fun, dynamic and supportive team. Working within Curtin’s Sport and Recreation team, this role oversees the development and delivery of communication and content material across various media channels. This is a hands-on opportunity that will require you to be actively engaged to seek out, plan, curate, and post compelling content for our platforms. We're looking for someone eager to inspire students to seek an active lifestyle and provide information that enhances their wellbeing experience at Curtin.

This is a great opportunity to utilise your experience to enhance the wellbeing and betterment of our students, staff and community and support our pursuit to make tomorrow better.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Drive marketing initiatives to promote Curtin Sport and Recreation Services while ensuring a strong brand is established and maintained.
• Prepare communication and marketing materials (including researching, writing copy, sourcing, and taking photographs) for publishing through relevant channels (Curtin Sport and Recreation’s website, social media platforms and e-newsletters).
• Facilitate the development of key student-facing, community, and internal resources.
• Assist with the implementation of a range of marketing and promotion strategies.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including students and university associates.

Who we are looking for:

• Demonstrated digital media skills and experience in the use of web content management systems.
• Experience using CRM and digital tools such as Active Campaign, Meta Business Suite, Canva and WordPress is highly advantageous.
• Genuine interest and passion for sport, recreation and physical activity.
• Professional writing and communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, accurate and timely communication materials.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with staff, students and the community.
• Ability to work outside of normal office hours when required.

Desirable:

• A relevant degree in communications, public relations and/or marketing with 3+ years’ work experience within similar positions.
• Experience and/or background in a sport and recreation facility.

Role Requirements:
Your new Team:

At Curtin Sport and Recreation, our mission is to create an environment that welcomes our Community to participate in sport and recreation. Our commitment is to ignite inspiration and captivate students on campus, enriching the student experience. We're not just about academic excellence, we believe in nurturing the whole individual, and sport and recreation play a pivotal role in our community. Our programs are designed to enhance physical health, foster social connections, and enrich the university experience through teamwork, exercise, and social activities. We're committed to creating an environment where our students can thrive, not just academically, but in all aspects of their lives.

About Curtin University

Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2024 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You:

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/
Join Us!

If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:

• Up to date resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest, experience and addressing the selection criteria for the role (no more than two pages)

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on CurtinCareers@curtin.edu.au or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Disclaimer:
Prospective Candidates need to be aware that Curtin University is currently negotiating a new enterprise agreement for the Sport and Recreation Centre. During this negotiation period, appointment to this position will be under the Curtin University Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 2012-2016 (Curtin EBA).

Applications close: Sunday, 24th August 2025.

Disclaimer: Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing of adverts on the specified date. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application ahead of this deadline. Late applications will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.