Part-time(0.5 18 hours per week)Fixed Term position until22ndDecember 2026
Salary Level HEW6+ 17% Superannuation
Based at theMelbourne CBDcampus,and hybrid ways of working
About the role
The completion of a higher degree by research (Doctorate orMastersby Research) is a defining achievement in an emerging researcher’s career and the culmination of several years ofhighly complex research under considerable time pressures. Because of this, it is vital that examinations and completionsare managed efficiently, fairly, and sensitively. The Officer, HDR Examinationsis responsible forsupporting the administration of these processes by:
Ensuring compliance with national regulation and Universitypolicy
Providing written,onlineand in-person policy and procedural advice to staff andgraduate researchers
Contributing to the resolution of complex examination issues in conjunction with the Coordinator,HDR Examinations and Manager, HDR Admissions, Scholarships and Examination
Troubleshooting any issues arising from the examination and completions process
Contributing to the development of new initiatives aimed at improving the graduate researcherexperience
Supporting other aspects of graduate research governance and quality assurance at RMIT asappropriate
The Officer, HDR Examinations handles communication across a range of stakeholders, fromgraduateresearchersthemselvesto senior academics both within the University and globally.
To be successful in this position, youwillhave
Extensive relevant administrative experience in a complex environment, including problem solving capacity,completing tasks witha high levelof accuracy and attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to plan andprioritisework, as well as ability to managea number ofcompeting tasks and meet critical deadlines
Demonstrated ability toidentifyneeds, prepareguidelinesand provide advice consistent with government and university policy; and to plan, develop,implementand improve processes to support such policy
Well-developed oral and written communication skills and an ability to work effectively with people at all levels of theorganisation
Ability to interpret policy and procedures and convey these to different audiences.
Knowledge and experience of issues associated with research in aUniversityenvironment preferably those specificto graduateresearchers
Proficiencywith computers and various software packages, including Microsoft Office, custom databases, electronicmailand internet
Demonstrated history ofbehaviouraligned to the RMIT values and professional capability framework.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About thePortfolio
RMIT’s Research and Innovation Portfoliosupportsresearchers to help shape the world. The portfolio has an engaged, energetic,talentedand collaborative team focused on enabling excellent research and innovation outcomes. With a global presence,communityand industry connections, we supportcuttingedgeresearch and careers that make a positive impact on communities.
The Research and Innovation Portfoliosupportsresearchers and graduate researchers with research partnerships, grants and research contracts, funding opportunities, capability development, research training, ethics and integrity, intellectual property,commercialisation, internships,communicationand profile.
Find out more about research and innovation at RMIT University and the Research and Innovation Portfolio at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/research
School of Graduate Research
Part of the Research and Innovation Portfolio, the School of Graduate Research (SGR) supports graduates to drive innovation and contribute to excellent research outcomes. Managing the candidature lifecycle from admission tocompletion, SGR provides services for scholarships, candidature, quality assurance, and a suite of career and professional development programs to enrich the experience of our research candidates and our Higher Degree by Research (HDR) supervisors.
SGRfacilitatescollaboration with industry and internationalpartnersallowing candidates to gain valuable experience and skills by helping the private and public sector solve today’s problems and capture opportunities.
To Apply
Pleasesubmityour CVand covering letteraddressing your suitabilityfor 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 contactMykayla in Talent Acquisition via Mykayla.mccartin@rmit.edu.au
Please do not submit your application via email.
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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.
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