Operations Officer
Job Details
- Full-time, Continuing position
- Salary Professor HEW 5 ($80,943 - $92,979) + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
- Based at the Melbourne CBD campus
About the Role
The Operations Officer works closely with the Operations Co-ordinator and the Senior Manager, School Operations, to provide operational support to the school. The incumbent supports development, operations, and projects associated with improving business processes, the effective use of resources, and the support of academic delivery. The Operations Officer will also support the school executive team.
To be successful in this position, you'll have:
- Demonstrated high level problem solving and project management skills and experience.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills, including the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with staff at various organizational levels and to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
- Well-developed organisational, planning, and analytical skills.
- Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in report writing and devising communications to a larger audience.
- Proven ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and to provide quality support at a leadership level.
- High-level IT literacy, and the ability to adapt to and champion new systems and ways of working.
- Demonstrated experience in web design, including the ability to create responsive, accessible, and user-focused websites using contemporary design tools and front-end technologies, together with knowledge of social media management and the ability to effectively create, manage and engage across multiple digital and social media platforms.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships, working collaboratively across diverse teams and organisational areas to achieve operational outcomes.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, including identifying opportunities to enhance processes, systems, and service delivery within a complex operational environment.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About the School
The School of Art at RMIT is an international site for innovation and diversity in the disciplines of art and photography, with strengths in craft, sound and socially engaged practice. The school is ranked first in Australia and 15th in the world for Art & Design (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021). Founded on a deep commitment to praxis, diverse ways of knowing and the role of art and the photographic image in global society, it aspires to achieve real and lasting impact.
For more information see www.rmit.edu.au/art
To Apply
Please submit your CV, covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link above.
For further information about this position, please see Position Description below or contact Marsha Lamb (Senior Manager, School Operations) via email marsha.lamb@rmit.edu.au.
Applications close on Sunday 24th May 2026 at 11:59pm
About RMIT University
RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 96,000 students and close to 10,000 staff globally. The University's mission is to help shape the world through research, innovation and engagement, and to create transformative experiences for students to prepare them for life and work.
https://www.universitiesaustralia.edu.au/university/rmit-university
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