Leading Research Centre Administrator

Leading Research Centre Administrator

time type

Full time

job requisition id

JR46971

Overview:

Full Time, Fixed Term position for two years

Salary Level HEW 6 + 17% Superannuation

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

About the role

As Leading Research Centre Administrator, you will play a central role in supporting the strategic research agenda of the STEM College, with a dedicated focus on the RMIT Centre for Additive Manufacturing (RCAM). You will provide vital operational, and strategic support to enable RCAM to deliver on the College’s ambition to be a global leader in STEM research.

The core responsibilities include coordinating research events and outreach initiatives, managing centre‑level communications and marketing, coordinating centre reviews, reporting data, and performance management processes.

We are seeking someone with strong and adaptable skills across research administration, stakeholder management, planning, and strategic communication. Experience in research administration and cross‑functional collaboration will be essential to ensuring the Centre’s national and international impact and visibility.

Please note: there are no academic research related activities undertaken in this role.

To be successful in this position, you will have:

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across diverse stakeholder groups, including academics, researchers, industry partners, and professional staff, to assist in delivering research outcomes.

Highly developed communication, and interpersonal, skills, with experience producing high-quality written materials (e.g., reports, publications, and using digital platforms (websites, social media) to promote research activities.

Proven administrative experience in supporting research activities within academic or research-intensive environments

Demonstrated organisational skills, including the ability to coordinate high-profile events and deliver complex outputs such as annual reports.

Understanding of the research and innovation landscape, including academic research processes

Demonstrated experience working with high-performing teams, with the ability to work proactively and support the development of research talent, including HDR candidates and postdoctoral researchers.

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

About the Group

The RMIT Centre for Additive Manufacturing (RCAM) is part of the Leading Research Centre (LRC) initiative, a mechanism designed to identify, support, and grow research areas of strategic priority to the STEM College and to RMIT.

RCAM aims to further enhance RMIT’s position as one of the global leaders in additive manufacturing delivering both high impact research and innovative solutions to industry.

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 the Talent team via email talentsupport@rmit.edu.au.  

Position Description – Leading Research Centre Administrator

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Applications Close:

20 May 2026 11.59 pm