Community and Operations Officer - AMRF Connect

Company Description

Job Description

• Full-time, Fixed-Term position until 31 Dec 2027.
• Bradfield City, First Building AMRF precinct based.
• Salary: HEW Level 6 $97,693 – $104,713 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.

Support an emerging innovation hub that connects industry, researchers and entrepreneurs.

The Opportunity
AMRF Connect is a new collaboration space located within the Advanced Manufacturing Research Facility at Bradfield. The hub brings together large businesses, SMEs, startups, researchers, government and community to drive innovation and commercialisation across advanced manufacturing.

As the Community and Operations Officer, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the AMRF Connect physical space, helping establish a professional, welcoming and well run environment for industry and research partners. The role plays a core part in enabling Launch Pad’s mission to grow Western Sydney’s innovation ecosystem through practical support, capability building and strong community engagement.

You will coordinate events and activations, support delivery of programs, manage enquiries and systems, and nurture relationships across internal teams, government, research partners and local industry. Your work will help connect people to opportunities, promote collaboration and strengthen an emerging precinct designed to accelerate advanced manufacturing and commercialisation in Western Sydney.

What Success Looks Like:

• Coordinating day-to-day hub operations to maintain a professional, safe, organised and user-friendly environment.
• Delivering events, campaigns and engagement activities that activate the precinct and help grow the ecosystem.
• Supporting program delivery through preparing training materials, managing enquiries and maintaining accurate data.
• Building trusted relationships with partners, connecting stakeholders to the right people, programs and opportunities.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications and/or experience in facilities, events, engagement or program coordination.
• Strong stakeholder engagement capability across diverse groups, ideally in events, activation or program environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting to varied audiences and professional liaison.
• Ability to plan, organise and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, CRM systems such as HubSpot and data management. Familiarity with advanced manufacturing or innovation is highly regarded.

Benefits
We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Alongside a rewarding career, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your financial, personal and family wellbeing.

• Financial benefits: Access to staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice options for onsite parking, and novated motor vehicle leasing.
• Health and wellbeing support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), complimentary annual flu vaccination, eligibility for Fitness Passport membership, and access to discounted private health cover.
• Onsite childcare: Long day care and early learning services operate at our Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Penrith campuses. Staff may be eligible for discounted fees and salary packaging, with places subject to centre capacity.

Application Details

• Position Enquiries: Direct to Azmena Hussain, Manager, AMRF Connect via azmena.hussain@westernsydney.edu.au. Please include the job reference code REF651B. 
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Tuesday 11 August 2026.
• Working Rights: You must provide evidence of full-time working rights in Australia at application.
• How to Apply: Please note that only applications submitted via the University’s online recruitment system will be considered. As part of your online application, you will be asked to respond to screening questions addressing the key qualifications, experiences and skills required for this position.

Belonging at Western
We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For Reasonable Adjustments during the application process, please contact talentacquisitionteam@westernsydney.edu.au.

About Western
This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.

Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.

For the latest please visit our website and LinkedIn.

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