• Pivotal role responsible for overseeing all administrative and operational functions supporting an active research centre
• Robust stakeholder management, including engagement with clients, public and private sector networks, and the public
• Full-time, HEW 8 two-year fixed term appointment based at the City Campus but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University.

About the Role

The Sir Lawrence Wackett Senior Coordinator is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing all administrative and operational functions supporting the Centre's activities and objectives. This position involves strategic planning, financial management, and comprehensive support for research projects and progress reports. Additionally, the role requires robust stakeholder management, including engagement with clients, public and private sector networks, and the public. The Senior Coordinator will also manage the Centre's marketing and communications, including publications, website management, and media engagement, as well as coordinating small to large events.

• Engage with stakeholders from across industry, government, and academia, as well as managing the Centre's communications, including publications, website, media, and social media
• Lead the planning and delivery of events-from small meetings to major exhibitions like the Avalon Airshow

About You

We're looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across diverse stakeholder groups, including academics, industry partners, and professional staff, to deliver strategic research outcomes in complex organisational environments.
• Highly developed communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, with experience, producing high-quality written materials (e.g., reports, publications, and grant applications), and using digital platforms (websites, social media) to promote research activities.
• Proven experience in supporting research activities within research-intensive environments, including coordination of grant applications, preparation of journal submissions and project reports, and facilitation of research team operations across institutions.
• Demonstrated organisational and project management skills, including the ability to coordinate high-profile events, manage competing priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to interpret and apply policy and procedures, identify risks and opportunities, and implement practical, creative solutions to support research operations.
• Evidence of advanced organizational skills and the ability to effectively compile and deliver outputs, such as project reviews, reports, multi-partner project documentation, and significant reports that include financial oversight.
• Experience in supporting multi-institutional research initiatives, including mechanisms to share information, coordinate across research systems, and act as a central point of contact for cross institutional collaboration.
• Understanding of the research and innovation landscape, including academic research processes, technology translation, publication and IP, funding mechanisms.
• Demonstrated experience working with high-performing teams, with the ability to work proactively and support the development of research talent, including HDR candidates and postdoctoral researchers.
• Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills that enable internal and external collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders on complex, sensitive and confidential issues.
• An appreciation of technology and research activities in academic and/or industry environments, implications for publication, and protection of intellectual property.

Qualifications

An undergraduate degree, or equivalent qualifications and/or extensive relevant experience in a similar role in a large and complex organisation.

Please Note:
Appointment to this position is subject to passing a

• Working with Children
• National Police Check
• Successful applicant will undertake relevant Defence background checks

To Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter 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 Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor, Aleksandra Besia via email at aleksandra.besia@rmit.edu.au

Position Description - Senior Coordinator, Defence and Research

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Applications close on Monday, 14th of July 2025.

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