Senior Officer, STEM Events

• Full-time, Continuing position

• Salary Level HEW 6 + 17% Superannuation

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

Join the Team that brings STEM Events to Life!

Are you ready to play a pivotal role in delivering world-class events for the STEM College? We are on the lookout for an ambitious and dynamic Senior Officer, STEM Events to join our team and make a lasting impact!

About the role

As Senior Officer, STEM Events, you will be at the heart of our event planning and execution, connecting with academics and industry partners to bring cutting-edge ideas to the forefront. You will take charge of logistics, ensuring every event runs seamlessly, and maintain accurate reporting and databases to keep us on track.

But that is not all—you will champion continuous improvement within our team and foster a vibrant, collaborative culture. Whether it is stepping in to support during peak times or being the go-to person for administrative queries, you will be a driving force behind our success.

Please note: This role will occasionally require you to work non-standard hours, and there may be leave restrictions during peak periods.

To be successful in this position, you will have:

• Demonstrated 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 work independently and meet deadlines in a demanding high-volume environment with excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality assurance.

• Proven event coordination experience and planning skills to ensure milestones are achieved and participation targets and semester objectives met.

• Commitment to quality service delivery and sensitivity regarding confidential communications.

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

About the College

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.

The 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. We have established new hubs of industry-connected digital innovation and endeavour and are engaging with global STEM organisations at scale.

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

https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/stem-college

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 Candice Davis (Manager, STEM College Events) via email candice.davis@rmit.edu.au .  

Position Description - Senior Officer, STEM Events

Please note, if you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click ‘apply’ and you will be redirected to RMIT's Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page. 

#LI-Hybrid

Applications Close:
22 Apr 2025 11.59 pm

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 Isla n der community.  

At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT (including alternate formats of application forms) . To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani, v ia talentsupport@rmit.edu.au or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers .

We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.