Rmit
education
HDROfficer,SchoolofEngineering
“HDR Officer, School of Engineering at Rmit. Skills: HDR support, event management, student support. Provide hands-on HDR support. Manage school specific activities”
What You'll Achieve.
achieve timely resolution of outstanding issues; deliver quality outcomes from concept to implementation, review and evaluation, on time and on budget
Industry & Context.
persistence with outstanding issues to achieve timely resolution
Fixed Term position until December 2026, Appointment subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check, consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes, complete a gender‑based violence declaration
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Commitment to service excellence, Knowledge and understanding of the research environment in the higher education sector, Demonstrated experience in providing administrative and logistical support in the organisation and delivery of a range of events and activities, Highly developed organisational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritise tasks, interpersonal skills, ability to communicate effectively, Demonstrated ability to collate data and prepare meaningful, accurate reports by deadlines, proven ability to manage tasks with multiple competing deadlines, Ability to interpret policies and procedures, provide accurate advice to staff and students from diverse cultures and backgrounds, demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, act with discretion, tact and sensitivity, Ability to develop systems to measure, evaluate and monitor progress on projects, events and initiatives, develop reports, draft correspondence, Proven ability to work effectively, flexibly and collaboratively as a member of a team and autonomously, show initiative, Working with Children Check, National Police Check
Nice to Have
ideally of the processes and practices in supporting higher degree research students
What You'll Do.
Provide hands-on HDR support
Manage school specific activities
Provide pastoral care to PhD and Master’s by Research students
Ensure a structured and comfortable environment for students
Provide close support to the needs of the School
Work closely with the Associate Dean (HDR)
Work closely with Senior Manager School Operations
Participate in broader activities for HDR development
Deliver quality outcomes from concept to implementation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
work effectively, flexibly and collaboratively as a member of a team
Communication Scope
interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively; provide accurate advice to staff and students from diverse cultures and backgrounds
Process & Methodology
manage tasks with multiple competing deadlines, deliver quality outcomes from concept to implementation, review and evaluation, on time and on budget, develop systems to measure, evaluate and monitor progress on projects, events and initiatives
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