Research Centre Administration Officer

Overview:
- Part-time, Fixed Term position for 1 Year (0.4 FTE/2 Days per week)- Salary HEW 6 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements- Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working
- About The Position

This role supports the CoBL Research and Innovation Team by providing administrative and operational assistance to two CoBL Research Centres: the Business and Human Rights Research Centre and the Centre for Organisations and Social Change. The position is responsible for coordinating the Centres’ day-to-day administration, facilitating communication with internal and external stakeholders, supporting the leadership team, and assisting the Directors in managing centre membership and identifying new opportunities.

Key responsibilities include managing the Centres’ websites and communication channels, conducting outreach, and supporting the planning and delivery of events. The role also contributes to the coordination of key projects and ensures major initiatives—such as flagship events—are delivered on time and aligned with agreed objectives. Additionally, the position may be involved in broader research activities across the College.

To be successful in this position, you’ll have:
Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain effective and productive relationships.- Demonstrated ability to manage engagement and communications activities and coordinate Centre events and initiatives to encourage an open and friendly research environment.- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team, including liaising with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage ones time, maintaining high levels of self-motivation.- Demonstrated highly developed communication skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of management, staff, students and external parties on complex or sensitive issues.- Demonstrated ability to use digital communications tools and platforms.About the College

RMIT’s College of Business and Law (CoBL) takes an industry and student-centred approach to its courses and programs, ensuring graduates are work ready and able to tackle business challenges, balance stakeholder needs, act as socially responsible global citizens and create fair and positive futures for all.

The College delivers impactful research informed by industry, which supports its strong position as a College at the intersection of business and technology with social impact. Its important work is underpinned by the principles of quality, collaboration, big ideas and putting people first.

As one of the largest Business Schools in the Asia Pacific region, the College is comprised of five schools - four in Melbourne and one in Vietnam - and delivers a broad range of programs in Business and Law, ranging from Degree to PhD levels.

The College’s Business and Law programs are delivered in Melbourne as well as through RMIT Online, with its Business programs also available in Vietnam and through partner institutions in Singapore and Shanghai. The College employs over 1000 staff and delivers programs to over 26,000 students.

The College’s central operations are located at RMIT University’s City Campus in Melbourne and reside in the Swanston Academic and Emily McPherson buildings.

To Apply

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Job Description - Research Centre Administration Officer

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