Full-time, Fixed Term position January 2026 until November 2026
Salary Level HEW 5 + 17% Superannuation
Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working
About the role
As Workforce Planning Officer, you will work in a collaborative manner to support the casual academic lifecycle across designated Schools in the College of Design and Social Context.
You will provide responsive, consistent and accurate administrative support for casual academics and academic managers in relation to their casual academic engagements, including: recruitment and onboarding, timesheet validation and approvals, processing of time variations, the resolution of pay queries, issues resolution and general workday support.
To be successful in this position, you will have:
Proven ability to work independently, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in an agile and demanding environment.
Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality assurance.
Well-developed organisational and planning skills and a demonstrated commitment to continuous process improvements.
Demonstrated customer service skills and highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively, flexibly and collaboratively within a team and beyond the immediate work unit, contributing to the achievement of team goals.
Demonstrated digital literacy.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About the College
The College of Design and Social Context encompasses RMIT University’s renowned art, architecture, design, built environment, communication, and social science disciplines. The college has 24,500 students and over 1,000 staff located in 9 schools in Melbourne and a school in Vietnam.
The College’s academic programs are generally market leaders and in high demand. Based on a strong foundation of practise led, industry partnered teaching and research, we aim to deliver skilled graduates with a deep sense of purpose, and high impact research and innovation.
For more information see www.rmit.edu.au/dsc
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.
For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact the Talent Team via email talentsupport@rmit.edu.au.
Position Description – Workforce Planning Officer
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