Event Officer

• Based in Barcelona, collaborative and dynamic international team

• High level proficiency in English and Spanish

• Full time, continuing role

The Event Officer works collaboratively with a range of stakeholders to deliver high-quality events, engagement and outreach initiatives that advance RMIT Europe’s strategic objectives.

Key responsibilities include liaising with, developing and maintaining effective working relationships with key stakeholders to understand event and engagement requirements, ensuring initiatives meet objectives and stakeholder needs. The role also involves building relationships with networks and partners, coordinating suppliers and vendors, developing and implementing event plans, and preparing reports and recommendations to enhance event outcomes.

In addition to previous experience in events, engagement and outreach initiatives, this role requires a hands-on approach, a positive ‘can do’ attitude, the ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment, and strong communication and interpersonal skills. Impeccable stakeholder management skills, critical thinking and creative problem solving are also essential.

What will you be accountable for?

• Identify and develop strategic events, engagement and outreach initiatives that contribute to achieving RMIT Europe’s research, industry, education and student objectives and contribution to RMIT’s Knowledge with Action.

• Activate and maintain strategic external relationships with partners and networks.

• Brief and direct suppliers and vendors as needed, including venues, caterers, AV providers, photographers and other services as required.

• Write and publish event content on RMIT and other channels to continually develop RMIT Europe’s digital presence, in line with RMIT’s web and digital publishing strategy, protocol and standards.

• Conduct post-event analysis, reporting, tracking of leads and ensuring timely follow-up conversion activity with other members of RMIT Europe or other RMIT stakeholders.

• Collaborate with Engagement team members to develop communication and marketing plans to support events, engagement and outreach activity.

• Prepare regular reports and dashboards for internal stakeholders, translating data insights into recommendations that enhance future planning and engagement activity.

• Other tasks as directed by the Communications and Engagement Manager.

Let’s talk about you

• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, partners and networks.

• High-level project management skills and experience in planning, producing and delivering well-managed events, engagement and outreach initiatives.

• Ability to prioritise workload in a high-volume, changing environment and work autonomously while contributing to team goals.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to develop and implement innovative and creative solutions.

• Proven understanding of best practice in events, engagement and outreach initiatives across planning, delivery and evaluation stages that contribute to organisational objectives.

• High-level proficiency in English and Spanish.

Who is RMIT Europe?

We’re the creative and dynamic European hub of RMIT University. Based in the heart of Barcelona, our focus is on driving impact locally and in Europe through our Regenerative Futures agenda. We do that by extending RMIT’s international reach and strategically growing the University’s collaborative research and education partnerships in Europe.

We facilitate RMIT's collaboration in the development of innovative pan-European projects attracting global knowledge from Europe, Australia, and Asia to deliver local impact. We’re a collaborative, diverse and dynamic international team, passionate about driving impact through our work.

About the team.

You’ll be joining an ambitious team of experienced professionals who are passionate about making a difference and delivering real impact. Benefits of working at RMIT Europe include hybrid working arrangements, flexible salary benefits (transport, health insurance, childcare, and restaurants) and free languages classes.

Here’s how to apply:

Please submit your CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below.

Position Description – Event Officer

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Applications Close:
15 Apr 2026 11.59 pm

RMIT Europe is the European hub of RMIT University, one of Australia's largest tertiary institutions. Based in Barcelona, we're focused on expanding RMIT’s reputation as a global university of technology, design and enterprise.