COFUND Project Assistant
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Job Summary
Overview:
Based in Barcelona collaborative and dynamic international team
High level in English and working rights in Spain
Full time fixed term minimum 6 months and maximum 12 months
Traineeship position
RMIT Europe is seeking a Project Assistant to support in the recruitment campaign of the AuSpire Program including dissemination of the calls for applicants organisation and follow-up of the application and selection process eligibility checks schedule and organisation of the interviews etc.
The Project Assistant will support the delivery of AuSpire a recently awarded postdoctoral fellowship program funded by the European Commission. Key responsibilities include supporting project planning implementation stakeholder coordination and reporting. The trainee will also support analysing project data prepare presentations and reports and contribute to overall program delivery. Additional duties may include coordinating with other teams such as the Engagement Team to support communications and event coordination.
This role offers the opportunity to be mentored in project management within a dynamic international environment. The ideal candidate will bring a can-do attitude along with creativity in problem-solving to overcome challenges. While an interest in and familiarity with European Commission (such as Horizon Europe) funding schemes is advantageous it is not .
The Project Assistant will be gaining experience in preparing and keeping records and documentation quality control scheduling meetings and liaising with partners and in particular providing support in the organisation of the application and selection process of fellows.
Support to other EU funded projects may also be and will vary depending on the portfolio of projects at any given time their needs and requirements.
To be successful in this position you will have:
A relevant tertiary qualification is mandatory. Completed university studies in Spain in project management economics and business operations and human resources political and social sciences law international affairs or related fields within the past three years (or five years for candidates with a disability).
Not previously contracted in training (contrato en prcticas) for more than one year in a different company.
High-level proficiency in English.
Excellent communication skills.
Working rights in Spain.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital platforms with project management tool familiarity a plus
Please note: This is a new graduate position (minimum six months and maximum 12 months) and therefore no prior professional experience is . An individual training plan will be developed in line with the objectives of the trainee.
About us.
RMIT Europe is a creative and dynamic hub of RMIT university based in the heart of Barcelona. It is a centre that is successfully extending RMIT Universitys international engagement in Europe and strategically growing the universitys collaborative research and education activity in Europe. RMIT Europe is led by the Executive Director on behalf of the RMIT Europe Board. It facilitates RMITs collaboration in the development of innovative pan-European projects attracting global knowledge from Europe Australia and Asia to deliver local impact.
The objectives for RMIT Europe are to:
Strengthen RMITs reputation and profile in Europe and globally
Increase research funding and activity with a focus on European partnerships and funding sources
Develop collaborative opportunities for education with European partners
StrategicallyfocusRMIT internationalexperiences for staffandstudents with European partners and grow opportunities for RMIT students
Leverage and grow industry partnerships to support the quality and relevance of our education and to ensure the impact of our research
What we offer.
37-hour work week
22 days annual leave plus 4 personal leave days
Flexible salary benefits (meals transport healthcare kindergarten)
Free coffee weekly free fruit
For more details please see the position description link below.
Applications Close:
16 Sept 2025 11.59 pm
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Access
- Bluebeam
- Construction Experience
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Office Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Project Management Software
- Microsoft Project
- Administrative Experience
About Company
RMIT is an international university of technology and design and Australia's largest tertiary institution.
