Overview:

• Full-time, 3-Year Fixed Term position

• Salary Level HEW 8 ($116,551- $131,257 p.a.) + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements

• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and the potential to work across other RMIT campuses as required

Lead operations for a national research centre driving carbon neutral infrastructure through industry and academic collaboration

About the Opportunity

Join a nationally significant initiative shaping the future of sustainable infrastructure.

RMIT is establishing a major research centre focused on transforming how infrastructure is designed, built, operated and decommissioned to achieve carbon neutrality across its full lifecycle. Bringing together leading experts from universities, industry, and government, this collaborative centre is driving innovation at scale and building capability that will influence infrastructure practice in Australia and globally.

This is your opportunity to play a central leadership role in a high profile, high impact environment focused on real world change.

About the Role

As the ARC ITTC Centre Manager, you will be the driving force behind the successful operation of a complex, multi partner research centre. Working closely with the Centre Director and executive leadership group, you will lead the operational delivery of the Centre’s strategy and ensure everything runs effectively behind the scenes. You will connect people, coordinate activity, and enable outcomes across a diverse network of stakeholders. Your work will directly support cutting edge research, industry collaboration, and the development of future leaders in sustainable infrastructure.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead day to day operations of the Centre, ensuring smooth and effective delivery across all activities

• Drive planning, coordination, and reporting across multiple projects and partner organisations

• Manage budgets, financial tracking, and reporting requirements

• Build and maintain strong relationships with academic, industry, and government stakeholders

• Support governance processes and prepare high quality reports and strategic documents

• Oversee communications, including digital presence, events, and stakeholder engagement

• Enable collaboration across institutions by establishing clear communication channels and processes

• Support researchers, postdoctoral fellows, and HDR candidates

About You

You are a highly organised and proactive professional who thrives in complex, fast paced environments.

You bring a collaborative mindset and enjoy working with a wide range of stakeholders to achieve meaningful outcomes. You are comfortable navigating ambiguity, solving problems, and keeping multiple priorities on track.

You will demonstrate:

• Strong experience working across diverse stakeholder groups including academia, industry, and government

• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to produce high quality reports and manage communications channels

• Proven ability to manage complex programs or operations and deliver results

• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail, particularly in financial oversight and reporting

• Experience supporting collaboration across large or distributed teams

• An understanding of research environments, innovation, or technology focused programs

• A team-oriented approach with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to high performance

Qualifications:

Mandatory: A Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent qualifications and/or extensive relevant experience in a similar role in a large and complex organisation.

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

About the RMIT STEM College

LEARN! GROW! DO!  

Together transforming the world through STEM 

  

The STEM College holds a leading position and expertise in the science, technology, engineering,  

mathematics, and health (STEM) fields. We are uniquely positioned to influence and partner with industry, as never before. STEM College is a community of exceptional STEM researchers, teachers, inventors, designers and game changers, supported by talented professional staff.  We offer higher education programs across all STEM disciplines at the Bachelor, Master and PhD levels, and ensure our students experience an education that is work-aligned and life-changing.  

  

The College is renowned for its exemplary research in many STEM areas including advanced  

manufacturing and design; computing technologies; health innovation and translational medicine; nano  

materials and devices; and sustainable systems. Our brilliant researchers attract funding from  

government and industry sources. Industry is at the heart of what we do. It ensures our research has real world impact, and our students are truly work-ready. We have established new hubs of industry-connected digital innovation and endeavour and are engaging with global STEM organisations at scale.  

  

Our diversity and shared values empower our work, and we are proud of the College’s inclusive, caring  

culture. We offer a safe, dynamic work environment, and support every member of our community to achieve their potential.   

  

For further information about the STEM College please visit the following site:  

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

  

 In STEM we CARE – Collaboration, Accountability, Respect & Empowerment 

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 Professor Chun Qing Li via email [email protected]. 

For further information regarding recruitment processes, please contact Jennifer Pham, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at [email protected] Please do not share your application to this email address.   

Position Description – ARC ITTC Centre Manager

Applications Close:

14 June 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 [email protected] or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers.

 

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