Research Centre Administration Officer
Research Centre Administration Officer
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Job Description
Overview:
Part-time Fixed Term position for 1 Year (0.4 FTE/2 Days per week)
Salary HEW 6 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
Based at the Melbourne CBD campus and hybrid ways of working
About The Position
This role supports the CoBL Research and Innovation Team by providing administrative and operational assistance to two CoBL Research Centres: the Business and Human Rights Research Centre and the Centre for Organisations and Social Change. The position is responsible for coordinating the Centres day-to-day administration facilitating communication with internal and external stakeholders supporting the leadership team and assisting the Directors in managing centre membership and identifying new opportunities.
Key responsibilities include managing the Centres websites and communication channels conducting outreach and supporting the planning and delivery of events. The role also contributes to the coordination of key projects and ensures major initiativessuch as flagship eventsare delivered on time and aligned with agreed objectives. Additionally the position may be involved in broader research activities across the College.
To be successful in this position youll have:
Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain effective and productive relationships.
Demonstrated ability to manage engagement and communications activities and coordinate Centre events and initiatives to encourage an open and friendly research environment.
Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team including liaising with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage ones time maintaining high levels of self-motivation.
Demonstrated highly developed communication skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of management staff students and external parties on complex or sensitive issues.
Demonstrated ability to use digital communications tools and platforms.
Experience applying for and/or managing grants.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About the College
RMITs College of Business and Law (CoBL) takes an industry and student-centred approach to its courses and programs ensuring graduates are work ready and able to tackle business challenges balance stakeholder needs act as socially responsible global citizens and create fair and positive futures for all.
The College delivers impactful research informed by industry which supports its strong position as a College at the intersection of business and technology with social impact. Its important work is underpinned by the principles of quality collaboration big ideas and putting people first.
As one of the largest Business Schools in the Asia Pacific region the College is comprised of five schools four in Melbourne and one in Vietnam and delivers a broad range of programs in Business and Law ranging from Degree to PhD levels.
The Colleges Business and Law programs are delivered in Melbourne as well as through RMIT Online with its Business programs also available in Vietnam and through partner institutions in Singapore and Shanghai. The College employs over 1000 staff and delivers programs to over 26000 students.
The Colleges central operations are located at RMIT Universitys City Campus in Melbourne and reside in the Swanston Academic and Emily McPherson buildings.
ToApply
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Job Description Research Centre Administration Officer
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Applications Close:
2 July 2025 11.59 pmRMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed tobeinga 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.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
