Description:
- Full-time, Continuing position
- Salary Professional HEW 6 ($93,891 - $101,633) + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
- Based at the Melbourne CBD campus
About the Role
Reporting to the Manager, Cultural Partnerships and Engagement, the Engagement Coordinator and Event Producer plays a central role in delivering innovative and inclusive public programming designed to enhance stakeholder and industry engagement, and grow and diversify audiences. The role is responsible for supporting the coordination, implementation, and digital promotion of a wide range of events and engagement initiatives that foster a vibrant creative and learning community at RMIT. This includes working with alumni, supporters, the creative sector, industry partners, government, education, and the broader public.
Collaborating with academic and professional staff, practitioners, and a variety of stakeholders, the Engagement Coordinator and Event Producer actively contributes to the design, delivery and evaluation of public-facing experiences, including the flagship DSC public talks program.
This role also prioritises the use of digital platforms to connect with diverse audiences, deepen sector relationships, and showcase RMIT's leadership in creative and cultural engagement through high-impact events and audience development initiatives.
To be successful in this position, you will have:
- Experience in the coordination of events, workshops, and activities to build high levels of participation.
Please view position description for further selection criteria
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, media and social science disciplines. The college has 24,500 students and over 1,000 staff located in 9 schools.
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.
The DSC College Engagement team works in collaboration with business, industry, community, government, and University stakeholders, to enhance student learning, improve graduate outcomes, advance workforce development, and through applied research, provide innovative solutions to sector challenges.
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 Jessica Bernardo (Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor) via email jessica.bernardo@rmit.edu.au.
Position Description - Engagement Coordinator and Event Producer
Applications close on Tuesday 24 th February 2026 at 11:59pm
About RMIT University
RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 96,000 students and close to 10,000 staff globally. The University's mission is to help shape the world through research, innovation and engagement, and to create transformative experiences for students to prepare them for life and work.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/about
https://www.universitiesaustralia.edu.au/university/rmit-university
Why work at RMIT University
Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. Find out more about working at RMIT University, what we stand for and why we are an Employer of Choice.
We want to attract those who will make a difference. View RMIT's impressive standings in university rankings.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/facts-figures/reputation-and-rankings
Bring Your Whole Self to Work
We are better for our diversity. When we listen to those who are different to us, or challenge us, we grow stronger together. When we feel like we belong, we can achieve so much more. We respect each other, embrace our differences and build a sense of belonging in our team and beyond.
We are proud that our dedication to diversity has been recognised by a broad spectrum of external organisations. Visit our Linkedin Life pages to learn more and see some of our most recent wins.
RMIT has a strong dhumbali (commitment) to the employment, development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within a culturally safe environment; we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani (Senior Talent Advisor), via talentsupport@rmit.edu.au or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers
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.
We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.