About RMIT

RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 95,000 students and 10,000 staff globally. RMIT offers postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online programs to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways.

Our purpose is to offer life-changing experiences for our students, and to help shape the world with research, innovation, teaching and industry engagement. With strong industry connections forged over 130 years, collaboration with industry remains integral to RMIT's leadership in education, applied and innovative research, and to the development of highly skilled, globally focused graduates.

Our Culture

Our Values inspire us, wherever we are in the world, and guide how we live and work together.

Imagination. Agility. Courage. Passion. Impact. Inclusion.

What unites us is our purpose and our values; they are at the heart of who we are, what we stand for, how we make decisions and connect with each other.

Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. RMIT exists to create transformative experiences for our students, getting them ready for life and work. You will be a part of a productive and collaborative team, who values working relationships and outcomes through open and inclusive planning, continuous information sharing and transparent work practices.

About You

You are an enthusiastic team leader with account management and/or business development background who is informed in the context of business and law, allowing you to be an invaluable member of the team. Most importantly, you have excellent interpersonal skills and relationship management skills which enables you to be proactive in creating connections with potential clients and stakeholders.

Position Summary

The position leads industry and employer engagement to identify and understand their needs and source engagement, mentoring, employment and volunteering opportunities for RMIT students and recent graduates. In addition, the position will source, develop, and deliver strategically-aligned industry and employer opportunities, activities and events for students on campus and online. The position involves close collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team and consultation with key stakeholders, including local and global employers, alumni, industry and professional associations, government agencies and RMIT stakeholders, including Colleges, Academics, the Alumni team, and other relevant teams.

To be successful in this position, you'll have:

* Relevant experience in sales and client management, preferably in a tertiary education environment. Experience should include database management, preparation of sales reports, capability to research opportunities, cold call potential industry partners, and convert leads to meet required targets.
* Demonstrated high-level experience in coordinating operational projects through all phases from planning, communication, process development, implementation, evaluation, and reporting.
* Demonstrated high-level experience in the cultivation, development, and stewardship of stakeholder relationships, including experience in sales pipeline management, setting targets, and developing tactics and campaigns to support further industry engagement related work programs.
* Highly developed customer relations, interpersonal and negotiation skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision as well as work cooperatively as a team member.
* Highly developed communication skills with the ability to engage and form working relationships with stakeholders from diverse cultural backgrounds and organisation levels.
* Strong time management and organisational skills and a demonstrated ability to set and meet targets, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
* Ability to learn and implement new systems and procedures as appropriate and identify continuous process improvements opportunities for existing processes and procedures.
* Ability to use a range of information and communication technologies effectively with high attention to detail, including Microsoft Office packages web and email software, CRM database use and management.
* Demonstrated understanding and commitment to diversity, inclusion and reconciliation.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

Education Portfolio

The Education Portfolio is headed by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education and Vice President who leads the planning and implementation of the University's strategies related to RMIT's academic programs and the RMIT student experience. The Portfolio is responsible for services to support the quality of RMIT programs, including the professional development of academic staff, continuous improvement of the student experience, learning and teaching outcomes and the management of learning and research information sources.

The Education Portfolio plays a key role in empowering students to access education, participate actively in the life of the University and achieve successful and fulfilling lives beyond graduation. The provision of a stimulating and satisfying experience for students is a priority for the University.

Students Group

The Students group shapes, designs and delivers key student services and experiences to prepare RMIT students for study, life and the global workforce.

We work in partnership with students, academics, professional staff, industry and the community to deliver transformative student experiences that improve access, participation, retention and success for all RMIT students.

Our objectives are to:

* Shape, co-create and inform an inclusive, safe, industry-engaged and global student experience
* Deliver impactful, connected service, care and development opportunities at scale, and to
* Engage, empower and value each other so that together we can make a difference.

We welcome a diversity of perspectives and are inclusive in our approach to work. We are aligned in our passion for having a collective and positive impact on the student experience at RMIT. Our team is comprised of talented and motivated people from a range of professional disciplines and backgrounds, at various stages of their careers and including RMIT students.

We are a values-led organisation and we value imagination, agility, passion, inclusion, courage and impact.

The Group is led by the Executive Director Students.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link below. For further information about this position, please see Position Description below or contact Nigel via email nigel.atkinson@rmit.edu.au

PD- Industry Experience Coordinator HEW 7.pdf

Applications close on February 1st at 11.59pm.

Bring Your Whole Self to Work

We are better for our diversity. When we listen to those who are different to us, or challenge us, we grow stronger together. When we feel like we belong, we can achieve so much more. We respect each other, embrace our differences and build a sense of belonging in our team and beyond.

We are proud that our dedication to diversity has been recognised by a broad spectrum of external organisations. Visit our Linkedin Life pages to learn more and see some of our most recent wins.

RMIT has a strong dhumbali (commitment) to the employment, development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within a culturally safe environment; we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

RMIT is a Disability Confident Recruitment Team and we are happy to adjust the recruitment process for your accessibility requirements. Please contact us at TalentSupport@rmit.edu.au telling us your preferred type of communication and we will be in touch as soon as possible to discuss your requirements.

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

Please note that whilst we still accept applications from any persons interested in our roles, due to the impacts of COVID-19, we are currently prioritising applications from those with current working rights in Australia and who are not affected by travel restrictions. Please see the latest updates to Australia's immigration and border arrangements during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak: https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/

Vaccination Requirements
The COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Workers) Directions, made under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 (Vic) and as amended and replaced from time to time (Directions), affect all persons employed or engaged to perform work by RMIT.

As such, offers of employment from RMIT are conditional upon the applicant being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or medically exempt and providing satisfactory evidence of the same. You can access the Directions here: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorias-restriction-levels-covid-19