Industry Engagement Senior Officer, STEM

Overview:​​Full-time​, ​Continuing position​Salary HEW 6 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working ArrangementsBased at the ​Melbourne CBD​ or Bundoora campus, ​but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University​About The PositionThe Industry Engagement Senior Officer for STEM will oversee all administrative aspects related to Industry Engagement within the STEM field. This entails establishing and maintaining connections with both current and prospective industry partners, organizing events, generating regular reports, and managing databases. This position operates within the Business Development and Partnerships portfolio, facilitating a wide range of business development opportunities across the STEM college.Additionally, the Industry Engagement Senior Officer will play a role in fostering continuous improvement within the team and cultivating a collaborative work environment. They will provide proactive support to team members during busy periods and serve as the primary contact for administrative inquiries.To be successful in this position, you’ll have:Demonstrated communication, relationship building and negotiation skills with the ability to work collegiately with academic and professional staff, students, and external clients from diverse cultural backgrounds.Demonstrated ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a demanding high-volume environment with excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality assurance.Proven project management experience and planning skills to ensure the achievement of project goals, participation targets and semester objectives.Demonstrated analytical and conceptual skills, including the ability to think creatively and exercise in a dynamic environment.Commitment to quality service delivery and sensitivity regarding confidential communications.Demonstrated proficiency in computer software packages with accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to learn new technical skills.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 life-changing.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. We have established new hubs of industry-connected digital innovation and endeavour and are engaging with global STEM organisations at scale.Our diversity and shared values empower our work, and we are proud of the College’s inclusive, caring culture. We offer a safe, dynamic work environment, and support every member of our community of achieve their potential. The College appointed Victoria’s first ever Dean of STEMM, Diversity & Inclusion in 2020, and this role drives gender equity, diversity and inclusion strategies across the College.STEM College employs 1,000 staff who deliver onshore and offshore programs to approximately 20,000 students.We are here to positively impact the world and create the next generation of STEM leaders.To ApplyPlease 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 dustin.nguyen@rmit.edu.auJob Description –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.Applications Close: 8 May 2024 11.59 pmRMIT 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.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. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Kassie (Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor), via or visit our Careers page for more contact information -We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.