Student Wellbeing Event Management Internship
Department: Student Life & Sport
Reports to: Manager, Student Life (Programs & Wellbeing)
Location: ActivateUTS | Student Life Office | Building 4, 745 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007
Employment Type: Unpaid Internship, Flexible, part-time, 6 hours – 2 days a week (negotiable)
Application Close: 15 March 2026
About ActivateUTS – Student Life
ActivateUTS enhances the student experience by creating inclusive, engaging, and wellbeing-focused opportunities beyond the classroom. The Student Life team supports initiatives that foster connection, build community, and empower students to flourish personally, socially, and academically.
Position Overview
The Student Wellbeing Event Management Intern will support the Student Life team to design, plan, and deliver a wellbeing or social engagement event for the UTS student community.
At the commencement of the internship, the intern will receive a structured event brief outlining the event’s key objectives and message (e.g. social connection, emotional well-being, academic success), target audience, budget, timeline, theme, and success measures. Using this brief, the intern will design and deliver an event aligned with Student Life priorities, gaining practical experience in event design, stakeholder engagement, and evaluation within a university context.
Key Responsibilities
Event Design & Planning
- Interpret the provided event brief and develop a concept aligned with its objectives and
theme.
- Prepare a project plan including timeline, budget allocation, logistics, and risk
considerations.
- Identify required resources, collaborators, and target audience engagement strategies.
- Present the event proposal for feedback and refinement.
Implementation & Delivery
- Coordinate event logistics, bookings, suppliers, and volunteer support (as required).
- Develop a run sheet and oversee event delivery, including setup and pack-down.
- Support event promotion through relevant channels.
Engagement & Collaboration
- Liaise with student clubs, societies, volunteers, and other stakeholders.
- Encourage inclusive and diverse participation.
- Gather participant feedback.
Evaluation & Reporting
- Analyse participation and feedback data against the event brief objectives.
- Prepare a short evaluation report outlining outcomes and recommendations.
Selection Criteria
- Currently enrolled in the UTS Business School and eligible for the UTS Business
Internship subject (26600 or 26899).
- Strong communication skills – written, verbal and interpersonal.
- Creativity and initiative – ability to design engaging and inclusive activities.
- Organisational skills – able to plan, prioritise and manage tasks effectively.
- Teamwork and collaboration – comfortable working with diverse groups including students
and staff.
- Interest in event management and/or student wellbeing (desirable)
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and familiarity with social media platforms (desirable)
Learning Outcomes
- Apply event design principles in response to a structured brief.
- Develop and manage an event plan within defined budget and timeline constraints.
- Demonstrate stakeholder engagement and collaborative planning skills.
- Implement risk-aware and inclusive event practices.
- Evaluate event impact using feedback and participation data.
- Communicate outcomes and recommendations in a professional report format.
Internship Benefits
- The opportunity to work as part of a highly driven, close-knit, and fun team.
- A reference for future employment in the industry
- Meal voucher for ActivateUTS outlets provided each shift
- Free tickets to ActivateUTS events
- Flexible working hours based on event schedules and education commitments.
- We are located at the Heart of UTS!
Application Process: Interested candidates should submit their resumes along with a brief cover letter outlining their interest in the position.
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PLEASE NOTE: This opportunity can only be completed as a vocational placement to meet Fair Work Australia guidelines. Therefore, for 180 hours only, students planning to enrol in the 26600 (Business Internship) or 26899 (Postgraduate Business Internship) are eligible to apply.
Please get in touch with businessinternships@uts.edu.au or through https://www.uts.edu.au/for-students/current-students/managing-your-course/current-students-information-business/business-internships to check eligibility.
