Assistant, Research Training Services

Overview

Full-Time, Continuing positionSalary Level HEW 5 + 17% Superannuation Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, with a hybrid and flexible work arrangement

About The Role

As Assistant, Research Training Services, you will provide research services and support to Higher Degree by Research (HDR) candidates and supervisors across the HDR lifecycle. This includes providing high quality customer service and administrative support for enrolment, progress, review processes, and other candidature lifecycle activities.

You will be joining a dynamic and agile team that fosters a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement and service excellence.

Please note: there are no academic research related activities undertaken in this role.

To Be Successful In This Position, You Will Have

Experience in supporting high-performing customer focused teams to deliver to a range of clientsStrong communication skills including the ability to work with a variety of different stakeholdersAn ability to work independently, as a member of a team and collaboratively with stakeholders to help achieve the strategic objectives of all collegesProven organisational and time management skills and the ability to handle various and multiple functions simultaneously and under pressureDemonstrated high level of computer literacy – Excel, word processing, presentation software, email, internet and correspondence management databases, and a demonstrated ability to adapt to new IT environmentsDemonstrated history of behaviour aligned to the RMIT values and professional capability frameworkAn ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures and regulationsExperience in a University environment or similar organisation (preferred)

About The Portfolio

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 to examination, 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.

SGR facilitates collaboration with industry and international partners allowing candidates to gain valuable experience and skills by helping the private and public sector solve today’s problems and capture opportunities.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/governance-management/rmit-structure/research-innovation/graduate-research

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. A response to the key selection criteria is not required for this role.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Lisa Fairweather (Coordinator, Research Training Services DSC) via email lisa.fairweather@rmit.edu.au.

Position Description – Assistant, Research Training Services

Applications Close

21 Sept 2026 11.59 pm

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