Job Reference: 1507015
Do you enjoy working with people, supporting community initiatives and helping bring projects and events to life?
Curtin Kalgoorlie is seeking an Administration & Community Development Officer to support campus operations while contributing to community engagement initiatives that strengthen connections across the Goldfields.
About the Role:
This is a varied and rewarding role combining administration, coordination and community engagement. You’ll support day-to-day campus activities while helping deliver programs, events and partnerships with schools, industry and community groups, enhancing Curtin’s presence in the region and supporting pathways into education and training.
Working closely with the Campus Operations Manager and broader campus team, you’ll play a hands-on role in delivering a professional, welcoming and connected campus experience.
Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Providing administrative support across the Kalgoorlie Campus and the Western Australian School of Mines (WASM).
- Coordinating and supporting community engagement programs, outreach activities and events.
- Assisting with logistics, communications, documentation and scheduling for campus initiatives.
- Building and maintaining relationships with schools, industry, community organisations and stakeholders.
- Supporting project activities, including data collection, reporting and coordination of deliverables.
- Providing front-line reception and ensuring a professional, responsive experience for visitors.
- Maintaining effective administrative systems and processes to support campus operations
Who We Are Looking For - Selection Criteria:
- Strong administrative, organisational and coordination skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
- A proactive, customer-focused and team-oriented approach.
- Experience in administration, community engagement, events or a related area.
- A genuine interest in regional development and community connection.
Desirable:
- Experience working in a regional Community Development role/organisation.
As part of our commitment to increasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representation at the University, we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
If your qualifications or experience look different from what we've described above, but you feel your skills and potential are a match to the capabilities we need, please apply.
This role is part of a progressive and supportive team. We are looking for diversity in experience, thought and approach.
Role Requirements:
- As this is a fixed-term contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role
- Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction
- Ability and willingness to travel to other regional areas as required.
- Ability to work outside of normal hours from time to time.
Curtin Kalgoorlie is more than a university campus - it’s a place where education, industry and community come together.
We are a collaborative team where everyone plays an active role in delivering outcomes. In this hands-on environment, you’ll be supported to contribute broadly, stay connected to what’s happening across campus, and step in where needed to help the team succeed.
About Curtin University
Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2025 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:
This two-year fixed term, full-time role attracts a remuneration of $83,283 - $91,103 (G05) annually + a locality allowance and 17% superannuation.
Additionally, the historic Kalgoorlie (Karlkurla) Campus boasts a vibrant campus life and is the home of Curtin’s iconic WA School of Mines, located on the doorstep of a flourishing mining industry, where there are many fantastic opportunities for collaboration with the resources sector of the Goldfields region.
We offer more than just a job – Curtin provides a wide range of generous benefits, such as additional leave including travel leave (2 days per year for Kalgoorlie staff), salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.
To learn more about the Kalgoorlie Campus, please visit the following:
https://study.curtin.edu.au/curtin-life/regional-study/curtin-kalgoorlie/
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 and demonstrating how your background meets the position’s selection criteria (noted above) - 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
[email protected] or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Applications will not be accepted via this email address, and late applications will not be accepted.
Applications close: 9pm (AWST), Monday, 13 July 2026
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, remove the advert, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. 