Jobs and Careers

Governance Senior Officer

RMIT University

City Campusfull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Nov 2024

💰 $97,724/yr($90,280/yr – $97,724/yr)

About the role

Overview:

Full-time, on-going
Salary Level HEW 6 ($90,280 - $97,724) + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
Based at the Melbourne CBD and/or Bundoora campus, and hybrid ways of working.

About the Position
Join our team as a Governance Senior Officer, where you'll play a pivotal role in providing high-level professional support to college committees and managing student complaints and appeals processes. This position involves administrative duties for various governance-related functions. Your expertise will ensure that program and course lifecycle processes adhere to efficient and compliant governance standards.

About you
If you're passionate about maintaining quality and upholding governance principles, this opportunity is perfect for you and is a great way to learn about STEM College! We’re a small and supportive team, with a broad scope of work. We embrace hybrid ways of working. If this sounds interesting, please apply, we would love to have you onboard.

To thrive in this position, you'll need to bring a diverse range of skills and experiences to the table:

Proven administrative experience, preferably within the tertiary education sector, with a track record in preparing minutes and reporting on critical issues.
A strong grasp of administrative procedures, encompassing committee operations and protocols, formal voting processes, program and course development approvals, and handling student complaints and appeals.
Exceptional communication skills, enabling you to engage effectively with individuals across all levels of the organisation.
Outstanding organisational and time management skills and the ability to efficiently handle, distribute, and file a substantial volume of committee-related documents, meeting tight deadlines.
A creative problem solver, able to develop and implement new procedures and guidelines that foster organisational efficiency.
Proficiency in various software packages, empowering you to work with ease and precision in our tech-driven environment.
A team player, showcasing your ability to collaborate and contribute positively to team efforts.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the STEM College Office Professional Staff

The STEM College Office Professional staff provide exceptional and efficient support to the College.

The Learning, Teaching and Quality teams’ support:

Quality Enhancement
Learning and Teaching support

The Professional shared services Group delivers service to all four Schools across five distinct functions:

Student Lifecycle
Planning & Operations
Technical Services
Program Lifecycle & Governance
WIL & Engagement

Relevant digital solutions – such as Workday – are used by the five teams to streamline processes and drive operational efficiencies. The Group’s end-to-end professional support ensures a consistent approach to the operational and strategic functions of the College and adherence to University policies and procedures.

The STEM College Office professional staff are instrumental in providing students with a transformative and enriched learning experience, and in supporting our research and engagement administration activities. Centralised in the STEM College Office, at our City and Bundoora campuses, professional staff members have opportunities to cross-skill, engage in professional development and develop their own career paths.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link below.

Candidates may be contacted as we receive applications so, please apply asap.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Merilyn Thomas via merilyn.thomas@rmit.edu.au

Position Description - Governance Senior Officer

#LI-Hybrid