- Full-time, Continuing position
- Salary Professional HEW 6 ($97,647 - $105,698) + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
- Based at the Melbourne CBD campus
About the Role
The Coordinator, Engagement Operations provides financial, administrative and operational support to the DSC Engagement team, ensuring the effective delivery of exhibitions, public programs, events and engagement activities. Reporting to the Head of RMIT Galleries, the role coordinates financial processing, maintains operational records and reporting, supports compliance and WHS activities, and assists with team administration across Galleries, Partnerships and Public Programs. The position also supports the planning and delivery of exhibitions, graduate shows, public programs and major events, coordinating logistics such as catering, security and venue operations. Occasional out-of-hours work is required to support exhibition openings and key events.
To be successful in this position, you'll have:
- Demonstrated experience in financial and administrative support functions, including procurement, invoice processing, monitoring expenditure and maintaining accurate financial and operational records, with strong attention to detail and adherence to policy.
- Experience supervising or coordinating staff, ideally in a front of house, visitor services or events context, including the development and management of rosters and the ability to provide clear direction, support and feedback to ensure consistent service standards.
- Demonstrated understanding of work health and safety and risk management requirements in an events, gallery or related environment, including experience contributing to or coordinating risk assessments and maintaining WHS documentation.
- Willingness and ability to work outside normal hours on occasion (e.g. exhibition openings, public programs, graduate exhibitions and other events).
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, 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 practice-led, industry partnered teaching and research, we aim to deliver skilled graduates with a deep sense of purpose, and high impact research and innovation.
www.rmit.edu.au/dsc
PD - RMIT Galleries and Engagement: Coordinator Operations
Applications close on Thursday 13th August 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 recent 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
[email protected] 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.
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📌 Galleries and Engagement: Coordinator Operations (Melbourne)
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