• Full-time, fixed-term position for 12 months
• Salary Level HEW 8 ( ($99,561-$112,124) + 17% Super and Flexible Working Arrangements
• Based at the City campus in the heart of Melbourne

About us

RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 91,000 students and 11,000 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.

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.

About the College and role

The College of Vocational Education (VE) empowers our learners and partners to succeed in the new world of work. Our vision is to position RMIT as a leading multi-sector university, providing integrated learning pathways, unrivalled industry connectivity, with global impact and influence.

The Women in STEM Engagement Coordinator will oversee and implement all activities relating to the RMIT Women in STEM initiatives with a strong focus on Vocation Education engagement and promotion.

The positions primary purpose is to increase the Colleges engagement with underrepresented groups in STEM fields, including people from Low SES and regional backgrounds, women and Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islanders.

This role will promote STEM in secondary schools through collaborative programs bringing together school teachers and students, industry and RMIT students and staff.

About you

You will have a demonstrated commitment to advancing women in STEM education and careers with experience in developing and implementing engagement and educational outreach activities

Key to the role will be your experience working with diverse stakeholder groups and to influence and negotiate to effectively drive engagement with STEM programs. You will have strong project management skills including the capacity to initiate and assist in continuous improvement in a dynamic environment and to provide strategic advice and support to senior management.

In addition, you will bring to the role your excellent interpersonal, engagement and communication skills, and capacity to build and maintain productive relationships with a wide range of internal and external groups.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have qualifications in engagement or program development or equivalent desirable or in STEM related field would be advantageous

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

To Apply 

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability/the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the 'Apply link below.

For further information, please reach out to Terry MC Evoy, Associate Director Partnerships via email terry.mcevoy@rmit.edu.au

Applications close Sunday 18 April at 11:55 pm.

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.

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.

Receive opportunities at RMIT directly to your inbox by subscribing here.

RMIT is a Disability Confident Recruitment Team so please contact us here if you have any accessibility or communication requirements TalentSupport@rmit.edu.au

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, we are currently prioritising applications from those with current working rights in Australia and who are not affected by travel restrictions. Please see here for latest updates regarding Australias immigration and border arrangements: https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/