Job title: Research Coordinator
Company: RMIT University
Job description: Overview:
- Full-time, 2 year Fixed Term position
- Salary HEW 8 ($112,068) + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
- Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University
About the RoleThe Research Coordinator will support a range of digital inclusion research projects to support the delivery of high quality, internationally recognised research, and coordinate and oversee administrative processes, in coordination with the ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society. This includes managing funding agreements and contracts, developing knowledge management and communications strategies; establishing and maintaining frameworks, tools, protocols and processes to ensure the effective management of information across multiple separate but linked projects; assisting with the hire and/or supervision of casual staff and HDR students.ADM+S Commitment to Equity, Diversity and InclusionEquity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to the ADM+S Centre’s mission: to create knowledge and strategies for responsible, ethical, and inclusive automated decision-making (ADM). The Centre recognises that racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, and ableism are principal obstacles to equity, diversity and inclusion, and remain primary causes of injustice and inequality. We believe that responsible, ethical, and inclusive ADM can deliver broad social benefits, including reducing inequalities for disadvantaged and vulnerable groups. Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply.To be successful in this position, you’ll have / you’ll have as a minimum:
- A post-graduate tertiary qualification and/or extensive experience in research administration in a complex tertiary education or similar service environment.
- High level interpersonal communication skills including the ability to negotiate and liaise effectively with researchers, professional staff and external parties on complex, sensitive and confidential issues.
- Excellent research and writing skills and high level analytical, numerical, research and problem-solving skills.
- Extensive experience in reviewing processes and procedures with the ability to implement continuous improvement strategies.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.About the SchoolThe School of Media and Communication pushes the boundaries of digital knowledge creation and future-focused practice. The School has a deep engagement with industry and the community that allows research and teaching to respond creatively and innovatively to global conditions.In the most recent QS Rankings by Subject, RMIT was ranked 45th in the world for Communications and Media Studies.For more information, visitTo ApplyPlease submit your CV and covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria 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 Jessica Bernardo (Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor) via email .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.Applications Close: 6 Apr 2025 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 (including alternate formats of application forms). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani, via or visit our Careers page for more contact information –We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
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Location: Melbourne, VIC
Job date: Sat, 22 Mar 2025 03:44:34 GMT
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