Assistant, Research Training Services

• Multiple positions available: 2 x 0.6 FTE, Continuing and 1 x 1.0 FTE, Fixed term until September 2024
• Salary Level HEW 5 + 17% Superannuation
• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, with a hybrid and flexible work arrangement 

About the Role

As Assistant, Research Training Services, you will provide research services and support to Higher Degree by Research (HDR) candidates and supervisors across the HDR lifecycle. This includes providing high quality customer service and administrative support for enrolment, progress, review processes, and other candidature lifecycle activities.

You will be joining a dynamic and agile team that fosters a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement and service excellence.

To be successful in this position, you will have:

• Experience in supporting high-performing customer focused teams to deliver to a range of clients
• Strong communication skills including the ability to work with a variety of different stakeholders
• An ability to work independently, as a member of a team and collaboratively with stakeholders to help achieve the strategic objectives of all colleges
• Proven organisational and time management skills and the ability to handle various and multiple functions simultaneously and under pressure
• Demonstrated high level of computer literacy - word processing, presentation software, email, internet and correspondence management databases, and a demonstrated ability to adapt to new IT environments
• Demonstrated history of behaviour aligned to the RMIT values and professional capability framework
• An ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures and regulations
• Experience in a University environment or similar organisation (preferred)

About the School

Part of the Research and Innovation Portfolio, the School of Graduate Research (SGR) supports graduates to drive innovation and contribute to excellent research outcomes. Managing the candidature lifecycle from admission to examination, SGR provides services for scholarships, candidature, quality assurance, and a suite of career and professional development programs to enrich the experience of our research candidates and our Higher Degree by Research (HDR) supervisors.

SGR facilitates collaboration with industry and international partners allowing candidates to gain valuable experience and skills by helping the private and public sector solve today's problems and capture opportunities.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/governance-management/rmit-structure/research-innovation/graduate-research

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. A response to the key selection criteria is not required for this role.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Emma Stockham via email [email protected] .

Position Description - Assistant, Research Training Services

Applications close on Sunday 28 January at 11:59 pm.

About RMIT University

RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 96,000 students and close to 10,000 staff globally. The University's mission is to help shape the world through research, innovation and engagement, and to create transformative experiences for students to prepare them for life and work.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/about

https://www.universitiesaustralia.edu.au/university/rmit-university

Why work at RMIT University

Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. Find out more about working at RMIT University, what we stand for and why we are an Employer of Choice.

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RMIT has a strong dhumbali (commitment) to the employment, development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within a culturally safe environment; we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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

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 Islander community.

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