Administrative Coordinator

• Full-time, Continuing position

• HEW 6 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements

• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working

About the role

As Administrative Coordinator, your primary responsibility will be to provide effective administrative support to the ADVCE Leadership team's office operations. This position requires a fusion of analytical, creative, and critical thinking skills to actively contribute to comprehensive problem-solving and devise inventive solutions. It involves the planning and management of event logistics, workshops, and meetings to ensure organised and effective execution.

To be successful in this position, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in the provision of high-level administrative support in complex environments, with the ability to act with diplomacy, discretion, and tact

• Ability to work independently and to use initiative and problem-solving skills to take responsibility for following through enquiries, correspondence, and activities

• Demonstrated ability to organise, prioritise work and complete tasks to meet tight deadlines

• Demonstrated high-level of computer literacy including word processing; presentation software; email, internet and SharePoint and electronic document management databases

• Demonstrated ability to work in a team efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision

• Highly developed interpersonal skills including demonstrated ability to work co-operatively as a member of a team and ability to effectively communicate with people from diverse cultural backgrounds at all levels of an organisation

• Proven ability to exercise sound judgment and diplomacy with an outcome focused approach

• Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking ability and flexibility to adapt work practices and models according to need

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

About the Portfolio

The Education Portfolio is headed by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education and Vice President who leads the planning and implementation of the University’s strategies related to RMIT’s academic programs and the RMIT student experience. The Portfolio is responsible for services to support the quality of RMIT programs, including the professional development of academic staff, continuous improvement of the student experience, learning and teaching outcomes and the management of learning and research information sources.

The Education Portfolio plays a key role in empowering students to access education, participate actively in the life of the University and achieve successful and fulfilling lives beyond graduation. The provision of a stimulating and satisfying experience for students is a priority for the University.

To Apply 

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 Effie Koutsis via email [email protected] .

Position Description – Administrative Coordinator

Please note, if you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click ‘apply’ and you will be redirected to RMIT's Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page. 

Applications Close:
24 Mar 2024 11.59 pm

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 and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Isla n der community.  

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, please contact Kassie (Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor), via [email protected] or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers .

We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.