Full-time, Fixed Term position until December 2022
* Salary Level HEW 6 + 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, an
d 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 relation
ships and outcomes through open and inclusive planning, continuous information sharing and transparent work practices.
About You
The HDR Student Experience Senior Officer will provide operational, administrative and secretariat support to the STEM Research and Innovation leadership to deliver an excellent experience for HDR students and streamlined running of two STEM Cluster Research Committees. The HDR Student Experience Senior Officer is responsible for providing high quality administrative support for research events that support the higher degree by research experience, including research conferences, symposia, industry research events, and research planning activities.
The HDR Student Experience Senior Officer reports to the Associate DVC R&I and works closely and collaboratively with the Deans R&I, Chairs of Cluster Research Committees and Associate Deans HDR to deliver on strategic projects, events and activities to support HDR student outcomes.
To be succes
sful in this position, you'll have as a minimum:
* Demonstrated experience in operations or administrative role within a research environment.
* Demonstrated client focus with excellent oral and written communication skills and high-level interpersonal skills, including proven ability to negotiate with internal and external parties, and to operate within the broad policy requirements of the university to complete tasks on time and to specification.
* Highly developed organisational and planning skills with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple competing deadlines and effectively prioritise tasks.
* Demonstrated experience providing committee secretariat support, preferably in a higher education research environment, including scheduling meetings, consulting with the Chair to develop agendas, minutes, correspondence and Committee papers and communicating with members in a timely manner.
* Proven ability to work effectively as a member of a team and ind
ependently to deliver high quality outcomes.
* Knowledge and understanding of the research environment in the higher education sector and ideally of the processes and practices in supporting higher degree research students.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.
About the College
The STEM College holds a leading position and expertise in the science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and health (STEM) fields. We are uniquely positioned to influence and partner with industry, as never before.
STEM College is a community of exceptional STEM researchers, teachers, inventors, designers and game-changers, supported by talented professional staff. We offer higher education programs across all STEM disciplines at the Bachelor, Master and PhD levels, and ensure our students experience an education that is work-aligned and life-changing.
The College is renowned for its exemplary research in many STEM areas includ
ing advanced manufacturing and design; computing technologies; health innovation and translational medicine; nano materials and devices; and sustainable systems. Our brilliant researchers attract funding from government and industry sources.
Industry is at the heart of what we do. It ensures our research has real world impact, and our students are truly work-ready. Under the leadership of DVC STEM College & Vice President, Digital Innovation, we have established new hubs of industry-connected digital innovation and endeavour and are engaging with global STEM organisations at scale.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link below.
PD – HDR Student Experience Senior Officer.pdf
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 attractin
g, 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/
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