Events and Initiatives Coordinator

Royal Melbourne Institute Of Technology

Job Location:

Melbourne - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview:

Full-timeContinuing position

SalaryHEWLevel7 ($103603- $112114)17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements

Based at theMelbourne CBDcampusand hybrid ways of working

About You
We areseekingan enthusiastic and highlyorganisedEvents and Initiatives Coordinator who is passionate about engaging prospective students and shaping memorable recruitment experiences.As part of the Student Recruitment (Australia) team you will lead priority recruitment events and initiatives to drive applications and enrolments across vocationalundergraduateand postgraduate programs.

Reporting to the Senior Manager Student RecruitmentEventsand Initiatives you willbe responsible formanaging a portfolio of recruitment-focused programs providing both strategic input and hands-on delivery to ensure initiatives are effectivesustainableand aligned withUniversitypriorities.

Working closely with teams within the Engagement portfolio Colleges and external partners you will help to design and deliver high-impact recruitment activities informed by audience insights and market conditions. You will play a key role in refining existing initiativesidentifyingopportunities for improvement and contributing operationalexpertisein the development of future recruitment programs.

To be successful in this positionyoullhave:

Knowledge of and experience in student recruitment and/or student engagement in the higher education and/or vocational education sector in Australia. (desirable)

Demonstrated experience leading all aspects of event management from planning and stakeholder engagementthrough todeliveryevaluationand reporting.

Proven ability to develop and implement strategies aligned toorganisationalpriorities using datainsightsand professional judgement to inform decision-making.

Demonstrated capacity to work witha high levelof autonomy exercising initiative strategic thinking and problem-solving skills in a complex deadline-driven environment.

Excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills withdemonstratedexperience building and managing effective relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders with competing priorities.

Proven experience managing project budgets timelines and resources ensuring accountability and value for money.

Demonstrated ability to work in agile cross-functional environments effectively coordinating programs of work across multiple teams and disciplines.

High levelof digital capability and systems literacy with the ability toleverageplatforms such as CRM systems project management tools (e.g.)eDMplatforms and databases to improve efficiency and outcomes.

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

About theEngagementPortfolio

The Engagement Portfolio incorporates RMITs key engagement functionscomprisingExperience (global marketing global studentrecruitmentand alumni) Communications and Partnerships (philanthropy cultureCRMand data services). The Experience function within the Engagement Portfoliois responsible forGlobal Marketing Student Recruitment and Admissions Market Intelligence and Propositions Alumni and Digital. The function strives to provide the best possible experience for prospective students. They are the custodians of our brand they engage our audiences from prospect through to student alumni and beyond and they drive our externally facing digital channels while ensuring that our proposition meets the needs of our audiences and achieves the Universityobjectives.

ToApply

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For further information about this position please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contactEmily Kaye (Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor)viaemail.

Position Description - Events & Initiatives Coordinator

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Applications Close:

3 Mar 2026 11.59 pm

RMIT 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.

In line with RMIT Universitys commitment to a safe respectful and inclusive environment from 1 January 2026 the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes. All applicants will be required to complete a genderbased violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant preemployment background checks including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMITs safety obligations.

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 (including alternate formats of application forms). To discuss adjustment requirements please contact Dani via or visit our Careers page for more contact information - are a Circle Back Initiative Employer we commit to respond to every applicant.

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Overview:Full-timeContinuing positionSalaryHEWLevel7 ($103603- $112114)17% Superannuation and Flexible Working ArrangementsBased at theMelbourne CBDcampusand hybrid ways of workingAbout YouWe areseekingan enthusiastic and highlyorganisedEvents and Initiatives Coordinator who is passionate about enga...