Engagement Senior Coordinator

Overview:

• Full-time, Continuing position
• Salary Level HEW 8  + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working

About You
The Industry Engagement Senior Coordinator will provide high-level strategic support for the development of Industry Engagement Strategy. Working with industry partners, academic staff and other members of the WIL and Engagement portfolio, this role will also drive the strategic creation of bespoke relationships with industry partners to ensure the creation of new WIL and other engagement opportunities across the College.

The Industry Engagement Senior Coordinator will provide input into Engagement reporting to support decision-making by College senior staff.

To be successful in this position,  you’ll have as a minimum:

• Excellent communication, relationship building and negotiation skills with the ability to work collegiately with academic and professional staff, students, and external clients from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to support, motivate, develop and influence a team with on operational focus to deliver a high level of customer service in a client-focused environment.
• Extensive experience in developing and enacting strategic business plans.
• Demonstrated ability to use initiative and meet deadlines in a demanding high-volume environment with excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality assurance.
• High-level of proficiency in computer software packages with accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to learn new technical skills.

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

About the Portfolio

The STEM College holds a leading position and expertise in the science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and health (STEM) fields.  We are uniquely positioned to influence and partner with industry, as never before.

STEM College is a community of exceptional STEM researchers, teachers, inventors, designers and game-changers, supported by talented professional staff. We offer higher education programs across all STEM disciplines at the Bachelor, Master and PhD levels, and ensure our students experience an education that is work-aligned and life-changing.

The College is renowned for its exemplary research in many STEM areas including advanced manufacturing and design; computing technologies; health innovation and translational medicine; nano materials and devices; and sustainable systems. Our brilliant researchers attract funding from government and industry sources.

Industry is at the heart of what we do. It ensures our research has real world impact, and our students are truly work-ready.  Under the leadership of DVC STEM College & Vice President, Digital Innovation, we have established new hubs of industry-connected digital innovation and endeavour and are engaging with global STEM organisations at scale.

Our diversity and shared values empower our work, and we are proud of the College’s inclusive, caring culture. We offer a safe, dynamic work environment, and support every member of our community of achieve their potential. The College appointed Victoria’s first ever Dean of STEM, Diversity & Inclusion in 2020, and this role drives gender equity, diversity and inclusion strategies across the College.

STEM College employs 1,000 staff who deliver onshore and offshore programs to approximately 20,000 students.

We are here to positively impact the world and create the next generation of STEM leaders.

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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 below.

For further information about this position, please see Position Description below.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/content/dam/rmit/au/en/careers/position-descriptions/pd-engagement-senior-coordinator.pdf

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Applications Close:
6 Nov 2022 11.59 pm

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