OFFICER, CORPORATE EVENTS & STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver high-profile corporate and civic events that enhance Curtin Malaysia’s prestige, influence, and visibility.
• Ensure event execution complies with cultural protocols, institutional branding, and stakeholder expectations.
• Design and deliver events that align with Curtin’s strategic themes, including education, research, sustainability, and strategic partnerships.
• Provide expert support and advice on events hosted by other university units to ensure consistency in quality and branding.
• Identify and pursue media opportunities, sponsorships, influencer collaborations, for successful events.

• Cultivate strong, strategic relationships with government bodies, industry partners, NGOs, alumni, and community groups to support engagement and collaboration through events.
• Coordinate invitations, guest management, and VIP protocol, including liaising with government agencies for dignitary attendance.
• Contribute to strengthening Curtin Malaysia’s role as a civic and community leader by delivering inclusive and accessible event experiences.
• Host campus tours for visitors, showcasing the university's facilities and strengths.

• Support the design and implementation of community-focused initiatives and events that align with Curtin Malaysia’s social impact agenda.
• Build and maintain relationships with community stakeholders to foster goodwill and mutual benefit.
• Collaborate with other areas of the university to promote inclusive community participation and ensure reciprocal benefits in all outreach efforts.
• Serve as a liaison between the university and the community, ensuring clear communication and advocating for community interests.
• Track and evaluate community engagement outcomes to measure impact, improve future initiatives, and ensure alignment with SDG-related goals.

• Prepare engaging speeches, event scripts, briefing notes, and other communications that reinforce Curtin Malaysia’s vision and leadership.
• Liaise with the media and marketing teams to ensure consistent public messaging and media coverage of strategic events.
• Curate high-quality visual and multimedia content from events for promotional and archival purposes.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to assess audience behaviour and data insights to create targeted communication strategies.
• Oversee event photography and videography to ensure high-quality content for use in event communications and marketing.

• Ensure all events and engagement activities reflect Curtin’s brand values, institutional narrative, and strategic goals.
• Align event themes and programming with government policy priorities and regional development plans where relevant.
• Contribute to strategic reporting, benchmarking, and best practice development in university event management.

• A degree in Communications, Public Relations, Event Management, Marketing, or a related field.
• At least 2 years’ experience in event management, stakeholder engagement, or public relations, preferably in the higher education or public sector.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and execute high-impact, protocol-sensitive events with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience developing speeches, event briefs, and promotional content.
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to manage stakeholder expectations and cultivate relationships.
• Strong understanding of branding, strategic communications, and audience engagement.
• Experience working with community organisations, government agencies, and corporate partners.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills with a detail-oriented, proactive approach.
• Familiarity with photography, videography, and digital tools for content creation and promotion.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Creative problem-solving abilities with a focus on strategic thinking.

• Experience within the higher education sector and knowledge of higher education policies and community engagement frameworks.
• Familiarity with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and government development agendas.
• Knowledge and experience in social paid marketing and social media engagement.
• Working knowledge of design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite), and media editing software.
• Fluency in additional languages (Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin, Indigenous languages) considered an asset.

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