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, i

nnovation, 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
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nclusive planning, continuous information sharing and transparent work practices.
About You

Based within the Sport & Fitness team, you will be an excellent digital communicator responsible for shaping and delivering the social media and digital engagement strategy for Sport & Fitness, further strengthening our online communities and identifying opportunities to create new ones. As a confident writer, editor and digital media expert, you will manage the Sport & Fitness digital channels. You will identify and exploit emerging digital technologies and generate new and engaging content appropriate to the University's broad audiences. You will also support the operations of the various Sport and Fitness programs including esports and games.
To be successful in this position, you'll have:

* Demonstrated high level of interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to engage online audiences via communications and marketing campaigns.
* Experience in d
igit
al planning, delivery of engaging content and measurement that contributes to organisational objectives.
* Understanding of new media and digital technology to improve outcomes.
* Understanding of how to work with data and stakeholders to identify emerging and unmet needs and to develop solutions to meet those needs.
* Adobe Suite skills would be advantageous.

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

About the 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
impact
ful, 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 are aligned in our passion for having a 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.

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 Gabrielle Saunders via email gabrielle.saunders@rmit.edu.au.
HEW 6 – Digital Engagement Officer

Applications close on 24 October 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 li
ke we be
long, 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 organisa
tion. We a
re 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/