Program Lifecycle Officer

Program Lifecycle Officer

locations

Melbourne

time type

Part time

posted on

Posted 14 Days Ago

job requisition id

JR47791

Overview:

• Casual role commencing as soon as possible.
• HEW 5 + 12% superannuation.
• Based at the City campus but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University, flexible working arrangements are available.

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.

About the College of Design and Social Context

RMIT’s College of Design and Social Context (DSC) is a large, diverse college that brings together design, technology and social impact. Across nine schools and six research centres, we focus on the built environment, education, media and communication, social studies, and all areas of art and design.

Our six research centres are:

• Centre of Digital Ecosystems
• Centre for Urban Research
• Digital Ethnography Research Centre
• Post-Carbon Research Centre
• Social Equity Research Centre
• WEFT Research Centre

The DSC Research Development team delivers the College’s research plans and provides specialist support including planning, grant development, analytics, digital engagement and service connections.

About the Project

The College of Design and Social Context is seeking a Program Lifecycle Officer to support program transition and Program Lifecycle Activities.

In this role, you may be responsible for:

• Supporting internal stakeholders across the College and University.
• Developing program maps and student transition lists.
• Assisting the Project Lead with the use of the Program Mapping Tool.
• Supporting activities associated with new program development and program discontinuations.
• Liaising across the College and University to ensure quality outcomes and consistency of information relating to program and course lifecycle activities.

We are seeking a highly organized and collaborative professional to support program lifecycle and transition activities within a higher education environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as a liaison between College and School teams regarding program lifecycle activities.
• Coordinating, compiling, and maintaining reports and documentation.
• Managing data and supporting program mapping activities.
• Collaborating with School Academic Services (SAMS), Student and Program Lifecycle teams, and Program Managers to develop program maps supporting transition activities related to program discontinuation.
• Assisting other teams across the portfolio and College, as required within the scope of the classification.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Proven expertise in program administration.
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities, tasks, and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to adapt communication styles across diverse audiences.
• High-level proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, SharePoint, and Teams.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to in-house software platforms.
• Experience working within Higher Education, with a sound understanding of undergraduate program structures and study plans.
• Experience with program mapping tools and School Academic Services (SAMS) systems is desirable.

Qualifications

A relevant tertiary qualification and/or experience in program administration.

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 JRXXXXX eg. John Smith CV JRXXXX.

For further information about this position, please contact Nitisha via email: nitisha.vasishtha@rmit.edu.au

Applications Close:

31 May 2026 11.59 pm