At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and coordinate memorable graduation ceremonies for students and staff.
- Company: Join ACU, a supportive university dedicated to celebrating achievements.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work, generous leave, and 17% superannuation contributions.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by creating meaningful celebrations for graduates.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and a passion for event management.
The predicted salary is between 98367 - 105667 $ per year.
Campus Location: North Sydney, Australia | Brisbane, Australia
Exciting opportunity to combine planning, coordination and event management. Join a small, dedicated team that loves creating meaningful celebrations for our graduates. ACU offers 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging and generous leave provisions. Full time, fixed term role from January - June 2027 at our Brisbane or North Sydney campus with some hybrid flexibility and interstate travel.
About the role: Operating within Graduations and Protocol, the Graduations Officer is responsible for the student and staff registration components and other conferral and ceremonial functions for all ACU Graduation ceremonies within Australia. The annual graduation ceremonies are one of the University's foremost public events therefore the position plays an important role in enhancing the University's image. Graduation ceremonies are typically conducted each year at ACU locations across Australia, and attended by some 6,000 graduands and 14,000 guests.
What we offer: The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement. Total remuneration valued to $116,410 - $125,049 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $98,367 - $105,667 (pro rata) pa (HEW 6), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff. Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date. As an ACU staff member, you will have access to generous benefits which include but not limited to: flexible work, study leave, a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging.
Applications close: 05-NOV-2026 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time. Preferred candidates will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks, including those related to gender-based violence and foreign interference, in line with ACU's compliance requirements. This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and/or Working with Vulnerable People Check (WWVP) (ACT only).
ACU is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and enables our people to reach their potential. This is underpinned by our mission and values, grounded in our respect for all people and the advancement of the common good. In line with our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences. ACU is recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter and veterans are encouraged to apply. ACU offers support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process. Please contact recruitment@acu.edu.au to discuss your requirements in confidence.
About ACU: Australian Catholic University (ACU) is a publicly funded university whose teaching, research and service is shaped by the vision of flourishing lives, thriving communities, and a more ethical future for our world. ACU has more than 2,500 staff and 34,000 students across eight campuses: Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome. ACU draws on the Catholic intellectual tradition which values human reason and welcomes everyone regardless of their faith, cultural tradition or circumstances. ACU invites all staff - both academic and professional - to embrace, and to support in ways meaningful to them, its mission to respect the dignity of every human person, to seek knowledge and to advance the common good.
Graduations Officer in Brisbane employer: Australian Catholic University
Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and fosters professional growth. Located in Blacktown, NSW, ACU provides generous benefits such as 17% employer superannuation, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for academic leadership in a university renowned for its research excellence. Join a community of motivated colleagues dedicated to shaping the future of nursing education and making a meaningful impact on students' lives.
Contact Details:
Australian Catholic University Recruitment Team
