Project Coordinator, Learning Technologies

Melbourne, Victoria RMIT

* Full-time, Continuing position
* Salary Level HEW 7 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
* Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, this is a great role for someone looking to gain exposure and begin their career in the Ed Tech space.

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 the Role

The Project Coordinator (Learning Technologies) is responsible for both administrative and project coordination functions for a range of global Learning Technology and Digital Experience initiatives across RMIT. This includes, managing, writing, and collating project documentation, coordinating project socialisation activities with stakeholders across RMIT, maintaining project pages from within Confluence/Jira and supporting Agile SCRUMBAN practices through fortnightly sprints and quarterly planning.

Working closely with the ADLT and the Digital Campus Leads, the role straddles both the learning technology and digital experience domains in a global context, supporting the Digital Campus team with planning and workshop coordination and other initiative or stakeholder management activities.

About You

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

* Experience in a similar role (3 – 4 years), with knowledge of, and experience in an Agile organisation (e.g., SCRUMban);
* Highly developed interpersonal skills, including the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with staff at various organisational levels and to work cooperatively as a member of a team;
* Experience with project management software, with experience in the Atlassian suite of tools considered highly advantageous;
* The ability to coordinate projects for large clients with established governance processes;
* Knowledge and experience working with Learning Management Systems (preferably Canvas) and other learning technologies;
* Experience working with WCAG AA 2.1 as part of online delivery, with outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

* A Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Communications or Information Technology or related field.

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

About the Portfolio

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.

The Digital Campus team is a new team focused on the Education Technologies and User Experience of our Learning Environments at scale. Sitting within the Centre for Educational Innovation and Development (CEID), Digital Campus enables and supports other University-wide education initiatives to facilitate transformative Student and Educator experiences, in addition to driving EdTech innovation and sustainability.

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 Dominique Barker via email dominique.barker@rmit.edu.au.

PD – Project Coordinator, Learning Technologies.pdf

Applications close on Sunday 12th December at 11.59pm.

Please note, due to the upcoming festive session, please be advised that virtual interviews for this position will be held from 17th January.

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, partially vaccinated with a booking for a further dose by 26 November 2021 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.

We are a 2021 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

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