STEM R&I Administration Officer

STEM R&I Administration Officer

time type

Full time

job requisition id

JR46824

Overview:

Full Time, Fixed Term position for two years

Salary Level HEW 5 + 17% Superannuation and flexible ways of working

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

About the role

As STEM R&I Administration Officer, you will support the Senior Manager, STEM College (Leading Research Centres and Agile Innovation Hubs), Associate Director, Research and Innovation, and broader Leading Research Centres (LRC) and Agile Innovation Hub teams in the coordination of daily activities, communication, scheduling, and documentation. You will play a key role in ensuring smooth operations during major events, activations, industry engagements, and internal research initiatives.

We are looking for a collaborative, detail‑oriented administrator who can work proactively with staff, researchers, students, industry partners and external stakeholders, ensuring administrative processes are consistent with University policies and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across LRC and Hub activities.

To be successful in this position, you will have:

Demonstrated experience providing administrative and customer‑focused support in a complex, fast‑paced environment, preferably within higher education or research settings.

Strong organisational and time‑management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and support multiple stakeholders simultaneously.

Demonstrated experience coordinating events, workshops or stakeholder engagements, with strong attention to detail and logistical planning capability.

Highly developed communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with staff, researchers, senior leaders, industry partners and external stakeholders.

Strong interpersonal skills and sound judgement, with the ability to build positive working relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Demonstrated initiative and problem‑solving skills, including the ability to identify improvements to administrative processes and implement practical solutions

Proficiency in MS Office applications, digital collaboration tools and University administrative systems (or the ability to quickly learn new systems).

Ability to apply relevant University policies and procedures in day‑to‑day work and maintain confidentiality, accuracy and compliance.

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

About the Group

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

The LRC scheme is intended to grow research excellence and reputation in priority areas for the STEM College. Its purpose is to establish the STEM College as world leading over time in identified key areas of research strength.

As part of the vision for the LRCs, STEM College wanted to identify research areas of strength in STEM at RMIT, using a bottom-up approach that allowed researchers to present a case for their own research areas of excellence.

With globally recognised researchers supported by state-of the-art facilities, the STEM College offers exceptional opportunities for the LRCs to take their research to the next level, using existing and new college research infrastructure to grow themselves.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/stem-college/research/leading-research-centres.

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 – STEM R&I Administration Officer

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Applications Close:

6 May 2026 11.59 pm