Casual Arts and Design Assistant

• Salary D2, hourly rate: $49.49
• Casual, Part time role

About RMIT Training

RMIT Training provides a dynamic Foundation Studies pathway programs designed for students to meet the entry requirements for RMIT University and assist them to pursue their life and study goals.

We pride ourselves on delivering real-life, work-ready, practical English skills for the challenges and opportunities our students will take on, in a supportive and structured learning environment.

We offer challenging and rewarding career prospects that enable personal and professional growth, as well as leadership development opportunities

About Foundation Studies

The RMIT Training Foundation Studies (FS) Program consists of courses comparable in standard to an Australian Year 12 curriculum. It is nationally recognised as a program that equips international students with the skills and capabilities to seek entry into higher education programs in Australia. This program is designed to prepare students for a seamless transition into a range of higher education programs. It develops a mix of discipline knowledge, academic English and study skills in a supportive, flexible and learner-centred environment. It aims to assist students to become independent, critical and lifelong learners and to maximise their potential for success in an Australian university context.  

About the Role

The Casual Arts and Design Assistant will report directly to the Art, Design and Architecture Team Leader, Stream. The role will provide support for learning and teaching activities working closely with staff and students in the Foundation Studies – Art, Design and Architecture stream.  The assistant will achieve this through proactive administrative, operational and logistical support, particularly focusing on ensuring all materials, spaces, procedures, preparation and displays are coordinated in a timely and appropriate manner.

About You

To be successful in this position you will have:

Essential

• A Tertiary Qualification in Art and Design
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team and communicate with key stakeholders across RMIT Training
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with and engage with all students at differing levels of ability and interest
• Demonstrated outstanding organisational skills
• Working with Children Clearance

Desirable

• Familiarity with basic art and design software applications
• Experience in preparing for, curating and/or submitting work to an Art Exhibition (visual arts)
• Experience in exhibition events
• Proficiency with, or willingness to learn Canvas (learning management system)
• Demonstrated experience as a highly-skilled artist and designer

To Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link. For further information about this position, please see Position Description below.

 PD - Casual Arts and Design Assistant - May 2022.pdf

For more information:

• Visit our website www.rmittraining.com
• Email HR at [email protected] (Please note, applications will not be accepted via this email. To apply, click Apply).

Vaccination Requirements
The COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Workers) Directions, made under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 (Vic) and as amended and replaced from time to time (Directions), affect all persons employed or engaged to perform work by RMIT.

As such, offers of employment from RMIT are conditional upon the applicant being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, partially vaccinated with a booking for a further dose by 26 November 2021 or medically exempt and providing satisfactory evidence of the same. You can access the Directions here: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorias-restriction-levels-covid-19 .

Bring your whole self to work

We are better for our diversity . When we listen to those who are different to us, or challenge us, we grow stronger together. When we feel like we belong, we can achieve so much more. We respect each other, embrace our differences and build a sense of belonging in our team and beyond. 

Applications Close:
29 May 2022 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.  

RMIT is a Disability Confident Recruitment Team and we are happy to adjust the recruitment process for your accessibility requirements. Please contact us at [email protected] telling us your preferred type of communication and we will be in touch as soon as possible to discuss your requirements.

Please note that whilst we still accept applications from any persons interested in our roles, due to the impacts of COVID-19, we are currently prioritising applications from those with current working rights in Australia and who are not affected by travel restrictions. Please see the latest updates to Australia’s immigration and border arrangements during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak here .

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