Full-time, Continuing position
Salary Hew 10A + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working
About You
RMIT is seeking a seasoned governance professional with the capability and composure to support the effective operation of Council and its key subcommittees. This role works directly with senior leaders, including the RMIT Council and its sub-committes, within the office of the University Secretary & Academic Registrar. This role is responsible for ensuring that Council actions are progressed, governance workflow is coordinated by way of agenda setting and minutes, and committee business is delivered with a high degree of accuracy, confidentiality and professionalism. The position requires strong judgement, disciplined governance practice and the ability to manage complex board cycles and documentation in a large organisation.
The ideal candidate will bring significant experience in supporting or leading multiple boards or committees, combined with the maturity to navigate sensitive issues, competing priorities and stakeholders. This role suits someone who operates with authority, maintains high standards, and builds trust quickly across senior executive groups. Candidates from both within and outside the tertiary sector are encouraged to apply, provided they offer the depth of governance capability, steadiness and professional presence required for a role with high expectations and considerable visibility.
To be successful in this position, you’ll have:
Significant experience in leading and influencing others in the achievement of organisational outcomes.
Strong conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills and the ability to develop and implement practical and workable solutions.
An excellent understanding of university and/or corporate governance and quality assurance.
Demonstrated understanding of legislative and regulatory frameworks in particular as they apply to the tertiary education sector.
Excellent communication skills with attention to spelling, grammar and presentation and ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organisation.
Demonstrated skills in research and report writing for decision-making.
Proven ability to liaise discreetly, maintain confidentiality and work effectively with people working at very high levels within government and universities.
Meticulous document management and version control capabilities.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About the Portfolio
The University Secretariat and Academic Registrar's Group (USARG) is responsible for a range of governance, compliance, regulatory, and student lifecycle activities from enrolment though to graduation. The USARG operating environment is highly complex in view of more than 99,000 student enrolments across the University in both vocational and higher education programs at campuses in Melbourne, Europe and Vietnam, as well as at several offshore locations in conjunction with educational and industry partners. The USARG has a staff establishment of around 145 EFT across Australia and Vietnam, and an operating budget in excess of $20 million.
Core University services provided by the USARG include: Academic Governance and Systems: government reporting, systems operations, academic and admissions governance; invigilated assessment (accreditation compliance); Enrolment and Student Records: student financials governance, student records, enrolment compliance and records, student visa and identity compliance, and global student records; Completions and Graduations: program completions and graduation ceremonies; University Secretariat: Council Committees and controlled entities; Education Regulation, Compliance and Assurance: regulatory compliance and assurance; Office of the University Secretary and Academic Registrar: complex and high risk student matters, external review and stakeholder requests, privacy and freedom of information, compliance, central policy, and contract services.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and a covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the Apply link at the top of this page. In your covering letter, please include specific detail about your experience supporting high‑level boards and subcommittees, including the nature of the bodies you supported and the level of stakeholders you engaged with.
For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor, Guy Toogood via email guy.toogood@rmit.edu.au.
Position Description - Associate Director, University Governance
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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.
In line with RMIT University’s commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes. All applicants will be required to complete a gender‑based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant pre‑employment background checks, including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMIT’s safety obligations.
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