Overview

Full‑time, Continuing Salary Level HEW 9 + 17% Superannuation. Based at the Melbourne CBD campuses; may be required to work or be based at other university campuses. Applications close: 3 Aug pm.

Responsibilities

The Senior Advisor, Vocational Education Policy & Strategy plays a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of RMIT's College of Vocational Education. Reporting to the Director, Governance & Strategic Initiatives, you will:

- Provide strategic policy advice and lead key initiatives.
- Strengthen the College's engagement with government and external stakeholders.
- Analyse emerging policy and reform across the vocational education sector, preparing high‑quality submissions, executive briefings and reports.
- Provide evidence‑based advice to support strategic decision‑making.
- Identify opportunities to enhance the College's external impact and influence through effective policy and stakeholder engagement.
- Support the College's governance, reporting and risk functions, coordinating high‑quality papers and submissions for university committees and executive forums.

Qualifications

We require:

- Strategic thinking capability, including the ability to position initiatives within a broader organisational and external context and identify connections across multiple priorities.
- Highly developed conceptual, analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to synthesise complex and ambiguous information into clear, evidence‑based insights and recommendations.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences, and to produce high‑quality professional materials within tight timeframes.




- Ability to influence, build relationships and collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders, including executives, government representatives and external partners.
- Proven experience in analysing policy and evidence to develop clear and credible policy positions, submissions and strategic advice.
- Experience operating in complex organisational and policy environments, with strong judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Working knowledge of legislative processes and government policy frameworks at state and/or federal level is desirable.
- Knowledge of the vocational education and training sector and/or post‑secondary education landscape is advantageous.
- Relevant tertiary qualification or significant relevant experience in a mid‑senior level role in either the education sector or relevant industry.

Application

To apply, submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position via the ‘Apply’ link on this page. Please note that appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

Equal Employment Chance

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. 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.

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📌 Senior Advisor, Vocational Education Policy & Strategy (Melbourne)
🏢 Rmit University
📍 Melbourne