Overview:

• 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 http://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 [email protected].   

PD – Operations Officer

Applications Close:

24 May 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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