Overview:
Operations Officer, Enabling Impact Platforms
Full-time, Continuing position
- Salary Level HEW 6 + 17% Superannuation
- Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University
About the role
As an Operations Officer, you will provide high level administrative support to two EIP Directors (in Social Change and Design & Creative Practice) and provide a day-to-day operational interface between the Platform Directors and the broader Research & Innovation Capability (R&IC) support team. You will also work with other members of the R&IC team to support EIP activities and embed innovation in the research ecosystem.
Reporting to the Director, Social Change Enabling Impact Platform, you will monitor Platform projects, organise conference logistics and develop and maintain business processes, and assist (when required) in delivering networking, events, communication and planning outcomes. Additionally, you will liaise with a wide range of clients internally and externally, including members of the business community and government.
To be successful in this position, you will have:
Demonstrated experience in the provision of a range of high-level administrative and secretarial support in both office and committee environments.
- Excellent planning, organising and problem-solving skills.
- Confidentiality, versatility, flexibility, enthusiasm and a high level of self-motivation and initiative, both independently and as a member of a team.
- Excellent communication skills with the proven ability to prepare high quality documentation, reports, newsletters, brochures, briefs, fact sheets and professional communications and the capacity and confidence to deal with a wide range of clients internally and externally, including executive, staff, senior academics and members of the business community and government.
- Experience in public outreach, organising events and functions, communication strategies and promotional activities.
- High level competent computer skills with the knowledge, experience and advanced skills in the use of Microsoft Office software as well as capability in desktop and web publishing, project management tools, and internet searches.
- Demonstrated history of behaviour aligned to the RMIT values and professional capability framework.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About the Portfolio
Part of the Research and Innovation Portfolio (R&I), the Enabling Impact Platforms (EIPs) were established to bring together whole-of-university capability, collaborating with industry, government and community to pursue impact-focused research and solve complex local, national and global challenges with innovative multi-disciplinary solutions.
The EIPs aim to ensure RMIT’s research creates value and benefit for our research partners and in doing so creates impact for the economy, environment and society.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.
For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Emily Kaye (Talent Acquisition Advisor) via email .
Position Description -
Operations Officer, Enabling Impact Platforms
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About RMIT University
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Applications Close:
22 June 2025 11.59 pm
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.
At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT (including alternate formats of application forms). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani, via or visit our Careers page for more contact information -
https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers
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We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
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