Solution Consultant

• Solution Consultant | 14 Months maternity leave Fixed Term contract

• Collaborate with diverse teams across ITS and the broader RMIT community

• Be part of a supportive culture that values innovation, leadership, and continuous professional development.

About the Portfolio

The Operations Portfolio enables an integrated, enterprise wide delivery for best practice student and staff experiences.  

The Portfolio incorporates the following business units:  Enterprise Projects and Business Performance (EPBP), Communications, People, Information and Technology Services (ITS), Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Procurement and Vietnam Operations. 

The Portfolio houses significant drivers and delivery components across the staff and student journeys and enables the overall experience for both groups.  The Portfolio is integral in bringing the RMIT strategy to life, across the globe.  Each of these functions supports the global operations of the University both directly as well as through its controlled entities.

The Information Technology Services (ITS) function, provides RMIT University with current and emerging Technology systems and services. Our vision of "unleashing technologies to enable great experiences for RMIT communities" supports a proactive and leading-edge technology ecosystem, mindset and delivery empowering the advancement of the University's commitment to advancing Lifelong Learners.

The Role

Join Our ITS Team – Drive Innovation at RMIT

Solution Consulting is a dynamic team within ITS – Strategy, Engagement and Innovation, dedicated to shaping technology strategy and enabling impactful business outcomes across RMIT University, RMIT Online, and RMIT Vietnam.

As part of this collaborative and high-performing team, you'll work closely with business stakeholders and the Business Technology Partner (BTP) to deliver key services, including:

• Strategic and business planning

• Initiative management and prioritisation

• Project investment planning

• Business portfolio IT roadmapping

This role is ideal for a professional who thrives on business consulting, problem-solving, solution design, and critical thinking. You'll navigate complex challenges, manage multiple initiatives, and influence strategic decisions across the university.

In this exciting position, you'll engage with diverse teams across ITS and the broader RMIT community, gaining unique insights into the innovative work of our researchers, academics, and operational experts who are enhancing the experience of students and staff every day.

Skills & Experience:

• Strong consulting experience and knowledge of IT are preferred

• Skilled in requirements elicitation, analytical problem-solving, and applying data models, technology standards, and architecture guidelines.

• Strong critical thinking skills, comfortable working with ambiguity, and able to translate conceptual ideas into practical solutions.

• Engage business stakeholders to develop a deep understanding of their business domain.

• Partner with the BTP and stakeholders to manage ITS Initiatives throughout the Initiative lifecycle.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify business challenges and propose effective solutions.

• Elicit and translate high-level business requirements into system functionality using appropriate techniques (e.g., workshops, process modelling, use cases).

• Lead small projects through to business case approval.

• Work with internal ITS teams to determine solution options that meet stakeholder needs.

To Apply 

Please submit your CV and cover 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.

Position Description – Solution Consultant

When you join our team, you'll be able to access a range of benefits: . From travel to fitness, there's something for everyone

Please note, we will be running a rolling recruitment process, so please do not wait until the closing date to apply.

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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