Coordinator, Assessments

• Full-time, fixed-term position until December 2026

• Salary Level HEW 6 + 17% Superannuation

• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working

About the role

We are seeking a Coordinator, Assessments, to play a key role in delivering centralised assessment (exam) processes and support strategic initiatives across the University. You will coordinate end-to-end assessment activities while contributing to key projects within the Academic Registrar’s Group (ARG). You will work closely with a diverse group of stakeholders to ensure assessments are delivered efficiently, accurately, and in line with accreditation requirements.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative environment where your organisational skills and attention to detail will make a tangible impact.

To be successful in this position, you will have:

• Demonstrated effective and efficient administration, data management, problem solving and attention to detail.  

• Highly organised with sound time management skills and a proven ability to manage multiple tasks adjusting workload priorities to accommodate conflicting deadlines in a complex environment. 

• Experience in understanding system linkages, trouble-shooting issues, documenting and implementing processes and improvements. 

• Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills, with the ability to confidently manage relationships and communicate effectively in a professional and diplomatic manner.  

• Highly developed communication skills with the ability to compose targeted, relevant correspondence and to present information for a variety of purposes.  

• Demonstrated event planning skills and the ability to case manage sensitive matters.  

• Ability to work as part of a team and independently to achieve business objectives combined with a flexible, positive can-do attitude with demonstrated agility in changing environments.  

• High level of computer literacy, including Microsoft Office 365 applications such as: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, Adobe, and internet tools 

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the Portfolio

The Office of the Vice-Chancellor (OVC) Portfolio supports the Vice-Chancellor and President in all aspects of their work, and provides specialist strategic advice on, and has oversight of, enterprise governance, compliance, policy, regulatory, and student lifecycle functions, activities and services.

The OVC Portfolio comprises two groups: the Executive Office, and the University Secretariat and Academic Registrar’s Group.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/governance-management/rmit-structure/ovc

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 Margot Thompson (Associate Director, Academic and Admissions Governance and Systems) via email [email protected]. Please do not send your application to this contact. 

Position Description – Coordinator, Assessments

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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. 

In line with RMIT University’s commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes.  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. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMIT’s safety obligations.

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