Research Events and Engagement Officer

• Full-time, Fixed Term position until the end of December 2023

• Salary Level HEW 5 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements

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

About You
As the Research Events and Engagement Officer, you will be responsible for providing high-quality administrative support across a range of DSC Research events. DSC Research events include research conferences, symposia, industry research events, and research planning activities. Under the direction of the Senior Coordinator, Research Operations, you will book event venues, guests, travel, catering, AV, facilities, marketing and promotion, distribution of event materials and collation of feedback. You will establish and maintain consistent systems for the management of research events, resources, day-to-day operations and services.

To be successful in this position, you’ll have:  

• Demonstrated experience in providing administrative and logistical support in the organisation and delivery of a range of events.

• Highly developed organisational and planning skills, with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to prioritise tasks.

• Highly developed interpersonal skills and a proven ability to deliver exceptional service to both internal and external stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively, flexibly and collaboratively with colleagues within and beyond the immediate work unit, positively contributing to the achievement of organisational goals.

• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills and the ability to deliver a high level of customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.

• Demonstrated digital literacy.

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

About the College of Design and Social Context (DSC)

The College of Design and Social Context encompasses RMIT University’s renowned art, architecture, design, built environment, communication, and social science disciplines. The college has 24,500 students and over 1,000 staff located in 9 schools.

The College’s academic programs are generally market leaders and in high demand. Based on a strong foundation of practise led, industry partnered teaching and research, we aim to deliver skilled graduates with a deep sense of purpose, and high impact research and innovation.

For more information see www.rmit.edu.au/dsc

DSC Research Ecosystem

The College of Design and Social Context has a strong research culture. College research leaders include the Deputy Pro Vice Chancellor Research, the Associate Dean Research & Innovation in each of the 8 schools, Research Centre directors and Research group leaders.  The College has 4 research centres:

• Centre for Urban Research

• The Social and Global Studies Centre

• Digital Ethnography Research Centre

• Centre for Material Innovation and Future Fashion

Research Centres are effective vehicles for generating significant research income, impact and reputation in areas of recognised strength. They also act as important conduits for building communities of practice; and as focal points for communicating research strengths and attracting researchers and external partnerships. The College of Design and Social Context also has seven research groups across the College. Research Groups and Labs play an important role in developing school research culture, focussing school research effort, building research teams and delivering research outcomes.

To Apply 

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link below.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description below or contact Alan Shanks via email [email protected]

Position Description – Research Events and Engagement Officer

Applications close on Sunday 19 March 2023 at 11.59 pm.

Applications Close:
19 Mar 2023 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.  

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