Alumni Engagement Assistant

locations

Melbourne

time type

Part time

posted on

Posted 3 Days Ago

job requisition id

JR49075

Overview:

• Casual role commencing in as soon as possible
• HEW 4 + 12% superannuation
• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus

About RMIT

RMIT offers life-changing experiences for our students, and helps shape the world with research, innovation, teaching and industry engagement. With strong industry connections forged over 130 years, collaboration with industry remains integral to RMIT’s leadership in education, applied and innovative research, and to the development of highly skilled, globally focused graduates.

Our Values inspire us, wherever we are in the world, and guide how we live and work together.

Imagination. Integrity. Courage. Passion. Impact. Inclusion.

Role title: Alumni Engagement Assistant (Casual)

Purpose: Provide administrative support to the Alumni Engagement team on a required basis.

Key tasks may include:

• Assist with the coordination of the RMIT Alumni Business Directory including reviewing submissions, database administration, working with Digital to upload new listings and identifying content opportunities.
• Produce marketing collateral on Adobe Express (training provided).
• General team assistance which could include but not limited to copy writing, social media support, collating data and metrics for reports, event assistance, CRM administration and support in delivering the annual eDM calendar and tactical emails.
• Additional duties as required.

Skills and experience:

• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to review and edit copy.
• Ability to manage process driven tasks.
• Experience using in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience in maintaining a database and reporting key metrics is desired but not essential.

Reporting Line:

Reports to the Senior Manager Alumni Engagement.

Engagement Type:

This role is engaged on a casual, as-required basis. There is no guarantee of ongoing or regular work. Hours will vary based on operational requirements.

Qualifications

A tertiary qualification in Advertising, Marketing, Business, PR or a related field is desirable.

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

To Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link below. Please save as a PDF titled with your full name and JR49075, eg. John Smith CV JR49075.

Applications Close:

15 July 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.

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, via talentsupport@rmit.edu.au or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers

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