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Are you committed to promoting animal welfare? Join RMIT's Animal Ethics Committee (AEC) as an Animal Welfare Representative (Category C). Volunteer position Online meetings (Compensated) 4 - 6 hours per month Training & expenses provided The AEC is responsible for the review of teaching and research activities at RMIT involving care and use of animals. We are looking for individuals with a commitment to and experience in promoting animal welfare, as well as representatives of our broader community, to join this Committee. The AEC holds online meetings on the first Thursday of each month (2 - 3 hours duration). As a Committee member, you will be provided with comprehensive training, a supportive and friendly environment and reimbursement of your costs through payment of an honorarium. To be eligible, you must: Have a demonstrated commitment to and experience in improving the welfare of animals Be willing to commit to a 3 year appointment Be available to attend meetings and undertake pre-reading Not be a current employee (or associated with) RMIT University Not be currently involved in the care or use of animals for scientific or teaching activities. Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check Applications from members of animal welfare organisations are encouraged. This is a terrific opportunity to contribute a valued perspective to this respected body. To Apply Please Submit a brief cover letter stating why you are interested in the role and your resume outlining any relevant skills or experience 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 Diana (Talent Acquisition) via email diana.ruiz@rmit.edu.au. Please note: Due to the critical nature of the role, we are running a rolling recruitment process and will be contacting candidates as soon as they apply, with early applications encouraged. About RMIT University RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 96,000 students and close to 10,000 staff globally. The University's mission is to help shape the world through research, innovation and engagement, and to create transformative experiences for students to prepare them for life and work. https://www.rmit.edu.au/about https://www.universitiesaustralia.edu.au/university/rmit-university 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. To discuss adjustment requirements, talentsupport@rmit.edu.au or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers 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 or age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples. We take our responsibility to protect children and young people seriously and embed child safety into our recruitment, induction and ongoing professional practices. All staff are expected to actively support our child safe culture and uphold RMIT's Child Safe Code of Conduct.

Job Purpose The Professional Officers Division (POD) houses a centralized pool of academic staff under the Professional Officers scheme. Professional Officers come with specialised and deep technical skills acquired through extensive industry experience. They form the talent pool which brings a much-needed industry perspective to student learning. They facilitate applied learning and applied research in SIT, complementing the academic expertise of the faculty to bring industry practices and applications into the curriculum. Professional Officers leverage on their industry experiences to create authentic learning environments, where discovery and innovation take place. They act as coaches and mentors to students during practical learning activities such as laboratory sessions, Capstone Projects and the Integrated Work Study Programme (IWSP). Professional Officers could also lead or work with faculty on industry innovation projects to provide solutions to the industry. In addition to their role in applied learning and applied research, Professional Officers manage the centralised laboratory facilities and resources in SIT. With Technical Officers, laboratory safety professionals, and administrators in POD, they jointly develop central policies and processes for the safe and seamless operation of laboratories in SIT. Key Responsibilities Design and teach labs & practice modules. Mentor students in Capstone Projects and the Integrated Work Study Programme (IWSP). Lead or co-lead innovation projects with industry. Manage labs and equipment to support academic programmes and applied research. Ensure safety in labs Job Requirements A good degree in Building Services, Mechanical Engineering or a related field. Masters, PhD and/or relevant professional certifications like registered PE/CEng would be advantageous. Deep technical specialist with 10 or more years of working experience with mechanical systems in Building services environments or facility design consultancy would be preferred. Experience in following areas is highly desirable: Both design and management of mechanical building systems. Use of BIM software for design and engineering works and develop BIM models as well as knowledge in using CAD software such as REVIT, AutoDesk and ArchiCAD. Have working knowledge of building services systems such as Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, lift, heat exchangers, micro-climate, simulations, fire-testing and acoustic experiments Have prior working experience in building and facility management Having experience with materials and materials property as well as materials testing, and fire testing is advantageous. Extensive experience and knowledge of industry practices to bring industry perspective to SIT as well as experience with Green Marking and energy management is advantageous. Keen interest in innovation projects, with demonstrated ability in developing solutions to technical problems. Strong supervisory skills and enjoy working closely with students in an educational environment. Demonstrate proficiency to keep abreast of development in the field and pursue professional certification programs. Possess industrial certifications in relevant areas will be an added advantage.

Department: English Vacancy ID: 041163 Closing Date: 10-May-2026 Maynooth University is committed to a strategy in which the primary University goals of excellent research and scholarship and outstanding education are interlinked and equally valued. We are seeking an outstanding writer to join our staff as a Tutor in Creative Writing (0.5 FTE). The person appointed will have a proven record of publication and teaching of creative writing, appropriate to career stage, and will demonstrate excellence in the field of creative writing. They will be expected to make a strong contribution to the teaching programme of the Department’s new BA in Creative Writing and English, undertaking teaching duties on the Department’s undergraduate and postgraduate programmes as well as the supervision of final-year undergraduate and Masters’ Creative Writing projects. The appointee will be expected to build a strong publication profile that supports the University’s research strategy, including affiliating to the Research Institutes and other Departments where appropriate. The appointee will be expected to generate creative publications of national standard. Salary: University Tutor: €45,551– €57,921 p.a. pro rata (7 points) Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions. Closing Date: 23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Sunday, 10th of May 2026. Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified above. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. Late applications will not be accepted. Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employer The position is subject to the Statutes of the University