Assistant Director, Research Infrastructure

Royal Melbourne Institute Of Technology

Job Location:

Melbourne - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview:

Full-time Continuing position
Attractive salary packaging commensurate with experience
Based at the Melbourne CBD campus and hybrid ways of working

RMIT has some exciting opportunities as part of its Research Infrastructure Signature Initiative investment. These positions are supporting the development of an RMIT approach to research infrastructure and a substantial uplift in its Digital Research Infrastructure.

RMIT currently lacks a coordinated university-wide approach to research infrastructure. That changes with this role. As Assistant Director Research Infrastructure you will build the Research Infrastructure Unit from the ground up developing the roadmap securing investment establishing governance and connecting RMIT with national infrastructure schemes including NCRIS.

This is a genuine greenfield opportunity for an experienced research infrastructure professional to leave a lasting mark on a major Australian university.

About You

To be successful in this position youll have:

Extensive knowledge of research infrastructure requirements in higher education spanning both physical facilities and digital platforms
Proven experience engaging and influencing a wide range of internal and external stakeholders across faculties property services industry and government
A track record in governance leadership and compliance including establishing reporting frameworks and risk controls
Demonstrated commitment to RMITs values of inclusion innovation and integrity with a leadership style that inspires and motivates
A tertiary degree in a technical discipline (Science Engineering Biomedical Design or related); a research degree is preferred
Ability to foster collaborative culture and drive cross-unit cooperation to achieve university-wide infrastructure goals

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

About the Group

Research Infrastructure is a Horizon 2 Signature Initiative of RMITs Knowledge with Action strategy. This role establishes the central Research Infrastructure Office and drives the development of a coherent RI roadmap and investment proposal working across RMITs three Colleges Property Services and ITS to deliver sustainable impactful research infrastructure.

ToApply

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position 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 Senior Talent Partner via email

Position Description

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Applications Close:

8 Apr 2026 11.59 pm

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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.

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Required Experience:

Director

Overview:Full-time Continuing position Attractive salary packaging commensurate with experienceBased at the Melbourne CBD campus and hybrid ways of workingRMIT has some exciting opportunities as part of its Research Infrastructure Signature Initiative investment. These positions are supporting the d...