• Full-time, Continuing position
• Salary HEW 7 + 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 The Position

The Research Engagement Coordinator is responsible for promoting College research capabilities and successes; producing research communication collateral; and coordinating College research engagement activities. The role also provides advice on communications best practice and develops research communication strategy.

A key part of this role will be to plan and implement coordinated research communication activities for the College across a range of media, including online (web and intranet), print, social media, and events. The role will carry out the research communications needs of the College, and in doing so will pay close attention to the needs of our key research centres and groups.
The role will contribute to setting the College's strategic direction for research, and will coordinate activities with key stakeholders, including the College Communications Business Partner. The role will be involved in broader College communications initiatives and will participate in a communications community of practice.

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

• Demonstrated ability to use modern communications tools and platforms, including EDM management tools, social media and other similar applications. Adobe creative suite familiarity is not necessary but is considered favourable.  
• Demonstrated ability to manage engagement and communications activities and develop and implement integrated communications plans in a research environment, including the development of content. 
• Demonstrated experience and expertise in the provision of quality customer service, including sound knowledge and consistent application of relevant institutional policy and procedures, the ability to provide high level advice, and a commitment to quality assurance and continuous improvement. 
• Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, ability to build and maintain effective and productive relationships, and the proven ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of management, staff, students and external parties on complex, sensitive and confidential issues. 
• Demonstrated highly developed organisational skills, with the ability to successfully manage multiple projects with competing timelines, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a demanding environment, with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail. 
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills and the demonstrated ability to develop and implement innovative and creative solutions. 

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

About the College

Our College of Business and Law has a proud history of providing programs that meet the evolving needs of students and industry. Schools in the College of Business and Law offer programs in the heart of Melbourne, RMIT Vietnam and partner institutions around the world.

The College of Business and Law is one of the largest business schools in the Asia Pacific region and delivers industry-engaged education and applied research that spark ambition and new perspectives. Attracting over 31,000 students, programs are delivered in Melbourne, Vietnam, and via significant teaching partnerships in Singapore, China and Indonesia. Through RMIT Online the College offers a range of Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs.

The College of Business and Law comprises six schools offering programs from traineeship to PhD levels. Many programs articulate between vocational education and higher education, creating pathways for further study.
The College continues to provide industry responsive programs relevant to both students and the future needs of employers with a wide range of award programs, executive education and training that can be tailored for the workplace. Alongside established programs covering international management education, financial markets, and international accounting and law, specialist programs such as entrepreneurship and logistics are offered. This breadth of programs offered is possible through collaborative and cooperative teaching and research and many Business students may find that they will be studying alongside peers from a variety of business disciplines throughout their time at RMIT.

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 Ryan Wendt (Associate Director, Research Operations and Engagement) via email ryan.wendt@rmit.edu.au

Applications Close:

17 Oct 2022 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. 

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.

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 here.

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