Overview: Full-time, Fixed-term position until December 2026 Salary Level HEW 6 17% Superannuation Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working About the role As Governance Senior Officer, you will be responsible for providing high level professional support to College committees, administer the student appeals processes and ensuring the program and course lifecycle processes follow an efficient and compliant governance process. General administrative support for other governance-related functions will be provided where necessary. To be successful in this position, you will have: Demonstrated administrative experience, preferably in the tertiary education sector, with experience in the preparation of minutes and reporting on arising issues required. Experience in appeal or complaint processes will be highly regarded. Sound knowledge of administrative procedures relating to committee procedures, formal voting processes, protocol issues, program and course development approvals and key principles relating to student complaints and appeals. Demonstrated excellent communication skills, and ability to work effectively with people at all levels of the organisation. Demonstrated high level of organisation and time management skills, and ability to process, distribute and file a high volume of committee documents to set deadlines. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement new procedures and guidelines to contribute to organisational efficiency and client service objectives. Demonstrated proficiency in various software packages. Demonstrated ability to contribute effectively to a team. Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check. About the College 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 lifechanging. 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. Under the leadership of DVC STEM College & Vice President, Digital Innovation, we have established new hubs of industry-connected digital innovation and endeavour and are engaging with global STEM organisations at scale. We are here to positively impact the world and create the next generation of STEM leaders. STEM College 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 the Talent team via email talentsupport@rmit.edu.au . Please do not send your application to this email. Position Description – Governance Senior Officer Please note, if you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click ‘apply’ and you will be redirected to RMIT's Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page. Li-Hybrid Applications Close: 9 Mar 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 talentsupport@rmit.edu.au or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers. We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
