"Accreditation Support Officer"

Accreditation Support Officer

locations

Melbourne

time type

Part time

posted on

Posted 5 Days Ago

job requisition id

JR45198

Overview:

• Part-time, Fixed Term position for 12 months
• Salary HEW 6 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
• Based at the Bundoora campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University

About You

The Accreditation Support Officer is a key member of the School’s professional staff team and provides high-level operational and administrative support to professional accreditation and quality assurance activities within the School of Health and Biomedical Sciences. 

Working under the general direction of the SHBS Accreditation Manager, the position supports professional accreditation processes through the coordination of documentation, schedules, reporting, and stakeholder engagement. The role contributes to maintaining compliance with external accreditation requirements and University governance frameworks, supporting risk mitigation and continuous improvement across the School’s academic programs.  

The incumbent will work collaboratively with academic leaders, professional staff, College Operations teams, and central University areas to ensure accreditation activities are delivered accurately, efficiently, and within required timeframes.  

This is a 0.5 FTE position, working 18 hours per week.  

To be successful in this position, you will have: 

• Demonstrated experience providing high-level administrative and operational support within a complex organisation, preferably in higher education or a regulated environment. 
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, competing deadlines, and complex documentation with minimal supervision. 
• Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with academic staff, professional staff, and senior stakeholders. 
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to coordinate responses, follow up actions, and prepare professional documentation. 
• High-level computer literacy, including demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems such as SharePoint. 
• Demonstrated ability to work independently within established policies and procedures, exercising sound judgement and initiative.  

Desirable 

• Familiarity with professional accreditation frameworks, TEQSA requirements, or higher education quality assurance processes.   

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.    

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 to 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.   

www.rmit.edu.au/seh 

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.  

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights in Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.  

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Tayla Monahan via email tayla.monahan@rmit.edu.au  

Position Description - Accreditation Support Officer

Applications Close:

5 Mar 2026 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 Islander community.

In line with RMIT University’s commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes. All applicants will be required to complete a gender‑based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant pre‑employment background checks, including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMIT’s safety obligations.

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