Technical Officer

Overview:

• 1x Part-Time, Continuing Position (0.5 FTE)

• Salary HEW 5+ 17% Superannuation

• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University

About The Position

The Visual Arts Technical Officer position entails collaborating closely with a technical team to ensure efficient information flow, foster a service-oriented culture, and organize practical workshop classes. Administrative support for learning and teaching activities, along with actively participating in continuous improvement processes, are key responsibilities. Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills are essential, as is the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders. Flexibility, initiative, and proficiency Visual Arts practices are also required. This role plays a critical part in achieving teaching, learning, and commercial outcomes by providing high-quality administrative support to staff, students, and partners.

Experience in Printmaking, Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Photography, Mixed Media studies is highly advantageous.

To be successful in this position, you’ll have:

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and proven ability to build and maintain strong collaborative working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. 

• Excellent problem-solving skills, including demonstrated experience developing and delivering complex written reports to a high standard. 

• High level communication skills, with a proven ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds. 

• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and initiative, by working independently and with limited direction, as well as effectively within a dynamic team environment. 

• Proven experience in planning, organising and prioritising work in a busy environment with multiple and conflicting priorities and competing deadlines. 

• Proven working experience in assisting in technical support and proven experience in the storage, handling and legislative requirements of a technical nature related to the relevant specifics of the role. 

• Demonstrated ability to use information and communication technologies effectively, including Microsoft Office software packages, web and email software, database use.

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

About the College

The purpose of RMIT’s College of Vocational Education is to empower learners and our industry, community and government partners to succeed in the new world of work. Our five-year strategic roadmap, ALiVE@RMIT, purposefully guides everything we do in vocational education to deliver our vision: to position RMIT as a leading multi-sector provider with global impact and influence. 

Led by our Pro Vice Chancellor, the College of VE is reimagining how we deliver vocational education to create unique experiences for our students and partners, so we can: 

• lead in practice-based learning.

• empower learners for the future of work.

• engage industry and community at scale.

• grow for impact and influence.

The College of VE is delivering impact through transformation that creates long-term change. 

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 Dustin Nguyen (dustin.nguyen@rmit.edu.au)  

Job Description – Technical Officer

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Applications Close:

5 Aug 2024 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 commu