Senior Project Officer, Women in STEM

Job Description

Overview: Senior Project Officer, Women in STEM About the role Full-time, Fixed Term position until 31 December 2026 Salary Level HEW 6 + 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 You The College of Vocational Education (CoVE) coordinates Women in STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) engagement activities with prospective and current students, alumnae and industry across all areas of STEM including trades and construction. The program provides practical experiences and opportunities to inspire, connect, grow and learn with RMIT alumnae and industry experts. As a Senior Project Officer, you will report directly to the Manager, Women in STEM. Your role will involve supporting the delivery of several key programs, including but not limited to school outreach programs (single and multiple touchpoint formats), community outreach activities, and on-campus student activities for both current and prospective students. This role requires excellent organisation skills, the ability to liaise and communicate with internal and external stakeholders, manage relationships with teachers and schools, support staff rostering, develop workshop/activity content and work on multiple projects simultaneously. Please note that this role may occasionally require working non-standard hours and leave restrictions may apply during peak periods. To be successful in this position, you’ll have: Essential Experience in program design, implementation and data-based evaluation and planning. Ability to communicate effectively, build rapport and foster relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders. Project management experience and planning skills to ensure the achievement of project goals and ability to prioritise competing demands. Strong skills in information and communication technologies, in particular the Microsoft Office suite of products including SharePoint and the ability to learn new technical skills. Ability to work independently and as a member of a broader team. Desirable An understanding of and/or interest in gender equity as a systemic, complex issue particularly in STEM. Experience working in educational contexts, particularly primary or secondary, would be an advantage. Experience with public communication to showcase and report on project outcomes. Qualifications A STEM qualification and/or relevant industry experience. A driver’s license is required for this position (provisional or full, but not learners). Experience in outreach, education student engagement or program delivery is desirable. Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check. About the College of Vocational Education 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, , 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 Deputy 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. The Women in STEM Team RMIT’s Women in STEM programs aim to increase participation, retention and employment outcomes for women and non-binary people in STEM (including Trades) by: fostering connectedness and a sense of belonging amongst students inspiring the next generation of career changers and school leavers to pursue a STEM career providing development opportunities to strengthen graduate employment outcomes. To Apply Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your interest and 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 Emily Kaye (Talent Acquisition Advisor) via email . Position Description – Senior Project Officer, Women in STEM 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. Applications Close: 3 Mar 2025 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 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) . 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