Admissions & Scholarships Assistant

Melbourne, Victoria RMIT

* Full-time, Fixed Term for 12 months
* Salary Level HEW 5 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
* Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University

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
The Admissions and Scholarships Assistant will contribute to providing consistent, reliable and timely service and advice relating to admissions and scholarships to a broad range of key stakeholders. This involves assisting with managing the team's inquiries and ensuring that application results are given on schedule.

As a successful candidate, you will also provide high-level general scholarship administrative support to staff within graduate research portfolio as required ensuring the efficient and effective provision of all services.

Excellent problem-solving, communication and working under pressure skills are required for this position. In addition, your can-do attitude, accuracy and flexibility, along with the interest to continue learning and the ability to establish connections, will be critical to your success in this vital function, as you will be interacting with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

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

* Completion of a degree without subsequent relevant work experience; or completion of an associate diploma and at least 2 years subsequent relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination or relevant experience and/or education/training
* Proven track record supporting the successful delivery of change, quality improvement and project initiatives in a challenging and dynamic environment.
* Demonstrated subject matter knowledge of relevant policies, procedures and regulations.
* Experience in supporting high-performing customer-focused teams to deliver to a range of clients.
* Highly motivated, customer-focused and proactive with highly developed organisational and time management skills and the ability to handle various and multiple functions simultaneously and under pressure.
* High-level computer literacy – word processing, presentation software, email, internet and correspondence management databases and a demonstrated ability to adapt to new IT environments.

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

About the School of Graduate Research:

Part of the Research and Innovation Portfolio, the School of Graduate Research (SGR) supports graduates to drive innovation and contribute to excellent research outcomes. Managing the candidature lifecycle from admission to examination, SGR provides services for scholarships, candidature, quality assurance, and a suite of career and professional development programs to enrich the experience of our research candidates and our Higher Degree by Research (HDR) supervisors. SGR facilitates collaboration with industry and international partners allowing candidates to gain valuable experience and skills by helping the private and public sector solve today's problems and capture opportunities.

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.

HEW 5 Admissions and Scholarships Assistant.pdf

Applications close on 9 January 2022 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.

Source: Uniting News