Operations Officer, Enabling Impact Platforms

Overview:
- Part-time (0.5 FTE), fixed-term position until December 2026- Salary Level HEW 6 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements- Based at the Melbourne CBD campus

About the role

The Operations Officer, Enabling Impact Platforms (EIP) for the

Information in Society EIP

plays a key role in providing high-level administrative and operational support to the EIP Director, serving as the primary liaison between the Director and the broader Research & Innovation Capability (R&IC) support team. This role is instrumental in coordinating EIP activities and contributing to the integration of innovation within the research ecosystem.

Key responsibilities include tracking Platform project progress, coordinating logistics for conferences and events, developing and refining business processes, and supporting the execution of networking, communication, event, and planning initiatives.

The Officer will engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, both internal and external, including representatives from government, industry, and the academic community.

To be successful in this position, you will have:
- Proven expertise in delivering high-level administrative and secretarial support across office and committee settings.- Strong planning, organisation, and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to challenges.- A high degree of discretion, adaptability, enthusiasm, and self-motivation. Able to work effectively both independently and in a team.- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to produce clear, professional documents such as reports, newsletters, briefs, and other communications for diverse audiences, including executives, staff, academics, government, and industry stakeholders.- Experience in coordinating public outreach, events, and promotional activities, including developing communication strategies.- Advanced computer literacy, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with desktop/web publishing, project management tools, and online research.- A commitment to professional conduct and alignment with RMIT’s values and capability framework.

About the Research & Innovation Portfolio

RMIT’s Research and Innovation Portfolio supports researchers to help shape the world. The portfolio has an engaged, energetic, talented and collaborative team focused on enabling excellent research and innovation outcomes. With a global presence, community and industry connections, we support cutting
- edge research and careers that make a positive impact on communities.

Part of the Research and Innovation Portfolio (R&I), the Enabling Impact Platforms (EIPs) were established to bring together whole-of-university capability, collaborating with industry, government and community to pursue impact-focused research and solve complex local, national and global challenges with innovative multi-disciplinary solutions. The Information in Society focuses on interdisciplinary research innovation connected with data, information, automation in society.

The EIPs aim to ensure RMIT’s research creates value and benefit for our research partners and in doing so creates impact for the economy, environment and society.

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.

Position Description - Operations Officer, Enabling Impact Platforms

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16 Sept 2025 11.59 pm
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