Overview: Full-time, Continuing position $116,551 - $131,257 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working About You This role is ideal for someone who understands risk, geopolitics and national security and enjoys helping others make sense of complex issues. As Senior Advisor, Engagement at the newly created Global Resilience Office (GRO), you will build the university’s global risk literacy by designing and delivering clear and impactful communications, training and engagement activities for academic staff, leaders and managers, and professional staff. You will turn abstract or technical risk concepts into practical guidance that supports better decision-making across teaching, research, and international engagement. You might come from national security, defence, corporate security and risk, , or higher education, but you will be confident communicating with diverse audiences and building trust. This role offers the chance to work in a small, influential team, shape a new engagement strategy, and contribute to a pioneering university function focused on global resilience and geopolitical risk. To be successful in this position, you’ll have: Relevant experience, preferably in the areas of national security, defence, intelligence, international affairs, corporate risk and security, engagement and communications and a postgraduate degree. Demonstrated experience in engagement, outreach, communication or capability development in a complex organisation. Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex, sensitive or technical topics into clear, persuasive and risk-informed advice and guidance to diverse audiences. Experience coordinating training programs, events, briefings, campaigns or multi-stakeholder initiatives. Ability to work collaboratively across organisational boundaries with academic and professional staff. Strong organisational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. High levels of judgement, discretion, integrity and professionalism when handling sensitive issues. Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently while contributing to a small, strategic team. A familiarity with the Commonwealth’s and allied governments’ policy settings and legislative frameworks around national security, defence, research security, export controls, autonomous sanctions, foreign interference, and other global risk domains. Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check. About the Portfolio RMIT’s Research and Innovation Portfolio supports researchers to help shape the world. The Portfolio has an engaged, energetic, talented, and collaborative team focused on enabling excellent research and innovation outcomes, and on empowering staff. With a global presence, community, and industry connections, we support cutting-edge research and careers that make a positive impact on communities. The Research and Innovation Portfolio supports researchers and graduate researchers with research partnerships, grants and research contracts, funding opportunities, capability development, research training, ethics and integrity, intellectual property, commercialisation, internships, communication, and profile. The newly created Global Resilience Office at RMIT is the new whole-of-university advisory service, coordination and capacity-building hub for global risk intelligence. GRO embeds global resilience into RMIT’s systems, culture, and leadership - enabling the University to pursue its international ambitions with confidence, clarity, and integrity. GRO is an enterprise-wide advisory service, and knowledge and coordination hub which ensures that international risk and security functions across research, education, operations, and partnerships are aligned, proactive, and fit for purpose. 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 Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor, Guy via email guy.toogood@rmit.edu.au . Position Description - Senior Advisor - Engagement 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. Due to recent upgrades, position description links may not work on LinkedIn advertisements. LI-Hybrid Applications Close: 12 Apr 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.
