Senior Coordinator, Governance

• Full-time, ongoing position 
• Policy and Governance practitioner opportunity
• Salary Level HEW 8 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements

About us

RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 91,000 students and 11,000 staff globally. RMIT offers postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online programs to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways.

Our purpose is to offer life-changing experiences for our students, and to help 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.

Culture

Our Values inspire us, wherever we are in the world, and guide how we live and work together.

Imagination. Agility. Courage. Passion. Impact. Inclusion.

What unites us is our purpose and our values; they are at the heart of who we are, what we stand for, how we make decisions and connect with each other.

Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. RMIT exists to create transformative experiences for our students, getting them ready for life and work. You will be a part of a productive and collaborative team, who values working relationships and outcomes through open and inclusive planning, continuous information sharing and transparent work practices.

About the College and team

The College of Science, Engineering and Health comprises four Schools delivering a broad range of programs in science, engineering, health and technology at apprenticeship, certificate, bachelor, masters and PhD levels. Many programs articulate between vocational and higher education, creating pathways for further study. There is a vibrant research community attracting funding from a range of government and industry sources. The College has an annual income of over $500 million and employs over 1,000 staff providing on and offshore programs to over 25,000 students.

RMIT University is an Athena SWAN member and the College of Science, Engineering and Health is central to driving improvements in gender equality, diversity and inclusion, particularly in the Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM) disciplines.

The Governance team works in partnership with the Schools and Academic Development Group to ensure smooth transition and communication of new and amended policies, approval flow for curriculum development proposals and the effective management of internal and external review processes. 

About you

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Planning and Operations, you will be responsible for leading a small team to coordinate the development and implementation of internal policies, support quality processes, manage student appeals, and provide high level secretariat services to the College's principal committees. You will work closely with other functional areas such as Academic Services, Admissions, and Program Development.

You will also lead cultural and work practice changes required to support the College’s strategic directions, whilst managing an administrative team and resources.

As the successful candidate, you will be a policy and governance practitioner with a strong focus on customer/stakeholder management.

Bring your whole self to work

We are better for our diversity. When we listen to those who are different to us, or challenge us, we grow stronger together. When we feel like we belong, we can achieve so much more. We respect each other, embrace our differences and build a sense of belonging in our team and beyond.

We’re proud to share with you some of our wins:

• RMIT University is an Athena SWAN member with Bronze Award accreditation and the College of Science, Engineering and Health is central to driving improvements in gender equality, diversity and inclusion, particularly in the Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM) disciplines
• We placed 11th in the 2019 Talent Board APAC Candidate Experience Awards
• RMIT was placed 10th in the 2019 Randstad Employer Brand Research Awards, up five spots from 2018
• We were named as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency in 2019
• We achieved Gold Employer status for LGBTIQ inclusion in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) in 2018 and now in 2019
• We were recognised as a top five employer in 2018 for workplace accessibility with the Australian Network on Disability
• The launch of our second Reconciliation Plan, Dhumbah Goorowa– a “commitment to share” - an important step in our reconciliation journey

To Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply now’ link. For further information about this position, please see Position Description below or contact Abhijith Mani on (03) 99252 945 or via email abhijith.mani@rmit.edu.au

Applications close Thursday, 6th February at 11.55pm.

 HEW 8 - Senior Coordinator, Governance.pdf

We are also happy to make adjustments to the recruitment process for your accessibility requirements. Please email talentsupport@rmit.edu.au with your request(s).

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.