Overview:

RMIT University Commitment

RMIT is committed to the rights of students and staff to be safe, respected, valued, and treated as an equal in their place of study and work.  All staff are expected to share this commitment and contribute to a safer community. While carrying out their role, staff are in a position of trust with students.  Staff have a duty of care to report wellbeing concerns about students through the designated channels and uphold to the code of conduct. RMIT Vietnam expects all staff members to comply with its Code of Conduct, policies and procedures, which relate to legal and regulatory requirements and our ways of working.

Why RMIT University Vietnam?

RMIT Vietnam is committed to excellence, innovation, and social responsibility. We welcome applications from qualified and passionate individuals who share our values and vision. RMIT University has a global reputation and ranks 125th globally and 10th in Australia in QS World University Rankings 2026. To learn more about our rankings, please check out our latest facts and figures here Reputation and rankings - RMIT University

RMIT Vietnam has been honoured with the respectable HR Asia Award as Top Employer To Work For in Asia. To find out more about RMIT Vietnam and our current vacancies, please visit our website: https://www.rmit.edu.vn/careers

The Role

The Sustainability Program Lead is responsible for leading the execution, and evaluation of social and cultural programs under the Sustainability Portfolio. This role oversees capability-building initiatives, co-creation programming, community development impact, and provides expert consultation on social aspects for other sustainability portfolios. The position ensures all programs align with Sustainability Development Goals, the Sustainability Strategy, and university priorities, while strengthening student engagement and sustainability ambassador capabilities.

Reports to: Manager, Sustainability

Your Responsibilities

Program Delivery

• Execute social/cultural initiatives and capability-building programs that address community development, human development, and social impact.

• Develop and formalize program documentations: Program Brief, Logic Model, Impact KPI Framework, and Roadmap Proposal.

• Ensure strategic alignment with Sustainability Development Goals, Sustainability Strategy, and institutional goals.

• Conduct sustainability assessments, analyze data, and develop action plans to address identified ESG risks and opportunities, while promoting a culture of sustainability throughout RMIT Vietnam

• Provide subject matter expertise and guidance on sustainability best practices to internal and external stakeholders across RMIT Vietnam, with a focus on embedding sustainability into RMIT Vietnam policies, processes and practices

• Foster partnerships and collaborations with stakeholders to drive sustainability initiatives

• Communicate RMIT sustainability efforts and achievements to internal and external stakeholders through reports, presentations, and other means, with a focus on inspiring and engaging employees and stakeholders in sustainability efforts

• Participate in the Sustainability Committee (Operational Working Group) and report to SM, OHSS&S.

• Execute program delivery in collaboration with Operations and Communications teams to ensure feasibility, quality, and timely delivery.

• Establish and monitor impact KPIs; drive continuous improvement based on data, insights, and stakeholder input.

Community Engagement & Capability Building

• Train and mentor Student Ambassadors on social impact, community engagement, and program content.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, student groups, and community partners.

• Provide expert consultation to other sustainability portfolios on social/community impact integration.

Quality, Experience & Risk Management

• Identify operational risks and coordinate mitigation with Ops, Comms, and relevant stakeholders

Reporting & Governance

• Track impact data, document learnings, and contribute to unit-wide sustainability reporting.

• Ensure compliance with internal governance, policies, and quality standards.

- Undertake any other duties as required by the Manager, Sustainability.

Key Selection Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Social Sciences, Community Development, Human Development, or related fields.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in program or project management within social impact, education, community development, or related sectors.

• Proven experience in designing programs and evaluating social/community impact.

• Strong expertise in community development, social impact frameworks, and capability-building methodologies.

• Solid program design skills, including logic modelling, KPI development, and impact measurement.

• Strong project management and operational planning skills.

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management abilities.

• Strategic thinking, problem-solving, and ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.

• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to mentor and engage youth or volunteers.

• Experience working in higher education, sustainability, or large-scale community programs.

• Ability to collaborate effectively across multi-disciplinary teams.

• Commitment to sustainability, social impact, and inclusive community growth.

Additional Information

• Contract duration: 12 months

• Highly competitive gross salary

• Annual leave: 1 day per working month

• Private Insurance

• Free use of on-site sports and fitness facilities

• Library on campus and online - access to the RMIT Australia online library

English Proficiency

English is the language of teaching and communication at RMIT Vietnam. For this role, the minimum requirement is IELTS General 6.0 (or equivalent CEST 160). 

To be eligible for this position, you must be a Vietnamese citizen.  Applications received from non-Vietnamese candidates will not be considered.

To Apply

Please submit your CV, cover letter, qualifications, ID, and address your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ button.

Important Notice

• Please ensure your application is submitted through our Workday system on the RMIT Careers page. We do not accept applications through other means. 

• RMIT Vietnam will never request any fees or payments during the application process. Be vigilant about scams asking for payment to apply. 

• For any questions or support, feel free to reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected] 

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Applications Close:

4 thg 1 2026 11.59 pm

RMIT University Vietnam (RMIT Vietnam) is a campus of RMIT University. RMIT Vietnam is creating an innovative research, teaching and learning culture. We are committed to providing internationally recognised high-quality education and professional training for our students, clients and members of the community.  As an internationally recognised Australian university based in Asia, RMIT Vietnam is assisting in the development of human resources capability in Vietnam and the region.

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