Coordinator, Strategic Capability Initiatives

Job title: Coordinator, Strategic Capability Initiatives

Company: RMIT University


Job description: Overview:Full-time, Continuing positionSalary HEW 7 + 17% SuperannuationBased at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of workingAbout YouReporting to the Manager, Strategic Capability, you will provide high-level administration, program development, and delivery support as a member of the Strategic Capability team.This team provides strategic capability planning and delivery expertise to attract, support, and retain research talent to RMIT; contribute to the development of capability strategy as well as deliver programs that enable the evolution of an inter-disciplinary impact focused research and innovation eco-system.The role is primarily responsible for the overall coordination and delivery of key initiatives and events of the Strategic Capability unit and the Enabling Impact Platforms (EIPs), which includes:

• The strategic development of a pipeline of large-scale transdisciplinary impact-focused initiatives (HIPIs)

• Funding schemes that enable diverse impact pathways, such as the Strategic Impact Fund (SIF)

• Coordination of (and reporting on) current and future pan-EIP strategic engagement activities, including internal and industry events

To be successful in this position, you’ll have (in line with the Position Description):Demonstrated experience in providing high level administrative and program delivery support.Demonstrated experience in high-level stakeholder engagementDemonstrated understanding of program objectives and alignment of activities with overall strategy.Excellent communication, influencing and interpersonal skills.Excellent organisational and time management skills.A service excellence mindset, with a focus on delivering high quality results for the needs associated with all stakeholders (internal and external).Demonstrated high level of analytical and problem-solving skills.Previous experience in a university environment and engaging with researchers is preferred.Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.About the Research and Innovation Capability GroupPart of the , Research & Innovation Capability builds strategic capability and capacity to drive research excellence and create impact from research. The Research & Innovation Capability function is responsible for:Development and deployment of interdisciplinary research and innovation capability through RMIT’s eight Enabling Impact Platforms (EIPs), with an emphasis on deploying strategic capability for impact.Designing, developing, and delivering enterprise-wide programs that foster engagement and build researcher capability, with an increasing focus on growing impact literacy; andStrategic talent development and retention via coordination of RMIT’s Vice-Chancellor’s Research Fellowship Scheme and other enterprise researcher support programs.To ApplyPlease 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#LI-HybridApplications Close: 9 Feb 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: Sun, 26 Jan 2025 08:54:59 GMT

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