Research Engagement and Communications Coordinator

Overview:

• Full-time, Continuing position

• Salary HEW 7 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements

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

Research Engagement Coordinator

The Research Engagement Coordinator plays a key role in helping to promote the College's research capabilities and successes. You'll create engaging communication materials, support College research events, and coordinate activities that showcase our research to a wide range of audiences. This role offers the chance to plan and deliver communication activities across channels such as web, intranet, social media, print and events. You'll work closely with research centres and groups to understand their needs, tell their stories, and contribute to building the profile of research across the College. You'll also collaborate with the College Communications Business Partner and colleagues across RMIT, giving you opportunities to contribute ideas, grow your professional skills, and develop a long-term career in research communications.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Experience using modern communications tools and platforms (e.g. social media, EDM management tools). Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus but not essential.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create engaging content for different audiences.

• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks while paying close attention to detail.

• A collaborative approach, with the ability to build positive relationships across teams.

• An interest in research and higher education, and a desire to build a career in communications and engagement.

• Commitment to learning, problem solving and contributing to the ongoing success of the College.

This role is ideal for someone looking to establish and grow their career in a supportive environment while contributing to the long-term success of RMIT's research community.

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

About the College:

RMIT's College of Business and Law 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.

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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.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Ryan Wendt via email

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Position Description

Applications Close:

28 Sept pm

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