Salary: 79000 per year(prorate) + 12% superannuation
Part-time 3 days a week, 8 months fixed-term role. Work from office all three days.
Work in a modern office building in Melbourne’s CBD on Franklin Street, within walking distance of the Queen Victoria Market and close to public transport
Access to benefits including Christmas closedown gifted leave and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Our values: Passion | Impact | Inclusion | Integrity | Courage | Imagination
About RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP)
RMIT UP, owned by RMIT University, provides education solutions for students, academics, and professionals in Australia and globally.
Our mission is to offer transformative learning experiences and pathways that open global opportunities, guided by RMIT’s values of inclusion, imagination, integrity, courage, passion, and impact. We place student and customer experience at the forefront of everything we do.
Our key programs include Foundation Studies, English Language Pathways (ELP), language testing, and Informit, a leading research database focused on Australasian content.
About the role
As the IT Operations & Support Officer, you will be responsible for delivering first-line
desktop, application and AV support across RMIT UP. You'll play a key role in maintaining hardware/software environments, troubleshooting issues, and supporting technology-related services both on-site and remotely.
Key responsibilities include
Providing responsive technical support for desktops, laptops, printers, AV equipment, and telephony.
Managing software installation, OS upgrades, and device configurations.
Delivering remote support to staff/students, including those based offshore.
Monitoring the service desk queue and providing timely resolution of IT issues.
Supporting application management, including Canvas, student systems, and
database updates.
Assisting with training and induction for new staff on IT systems and tools.
You’ll also collaborate with internal teams and external partners, participate in continuous improvement initiatives and support high-level events with on-site technical assistance
About You
To be successful in this position you will need:
Extensive knowledge of Remote Desktop Tools, Online Collaboration Tools (such as Zoom and MS Teams), and support platforms like ServiceNow.
Strong expertise in M365, Active Directory, SCCM, Windows OS, Microsoft Endpoint services, and Intune.
A customer-focused approach with proven ability to provide a professional and timely support service to diverse stakeholders.
Excellent organisational and time management skills to meet deadlines and deliver under pressure.
A proactive and flexible attitude with strong problem-solving skills.
Commitment to continuous improvement and best practice principles.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a focus on achieving business objectives.
What we offer you
We value our people and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and rewarding work environment. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:
Exclusive employee discounts at leading retailers.
Access to professional development training via LinkedIn Learning.
A positive workplace culture with a staff reward program, and a staff wellbeing program.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link. Cover letters should be addressed to HR.
Email HR: [email protected] (Please note: Applications will NOT be accepted via this email. To apply, submit your application via our website’s careers page www.rmit.edu.au/up.)
Please note that we review and interview applications on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible rather than waiting until the closing date.
For more details, refer to the Position Description: http://www.rmit.edu.au/content/dam/rmit/au/en/careers/position-descriptions/pd-it-operations-and-support-officer-sept-2026.pdf
Pre-employment Checks: Appointment is subject to a successful Working with Children Check and National Police Check.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At RMIT UP, we foster a culture of safety, wellbeing, and inclusion, ensuring everyone feels valued and respected. We embrace diversity and treat all individuals with fairness, regardless of gender, gender identity, marital or family status, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religious beliefs, cultural or socio-economic background, perspectives, or experiences.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child-safe organisation. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates.
As a Disability Confident Recruitment Team, we are happy to adjust the recruitment process to meet accessibility needs. Please contact us at [email protected] with your preferred communication method, and we will be in touch to discuss your requirements.
Read our Child Safety Policy: Child Safety Policy
We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to responding to every applicant.
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.
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 (including alternate formats of application forms). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani, via [email protected] or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers.
We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
Skills Required
- Extensive knowledge of remote desktop tools and online collaboration platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams
- Expertise in ServiceNow or comparable IT support platforms
- Expertise in Microsoft 365, Active Directory, SCCM, Windows OS, Microsoft Endpoint services, and Intune
- Customer-focused approach and ability to provide professional, timely support to diverse stakeholders
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Proactive, flexible attitude with strong problem-solving skills
- Commitment to continuous improvement and best-practice principles
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Successful Working with Children Check and National Police Check
What We Do
RMIT University is a global university of technology, design, and enterprise that focuses on industry-connected learning and research.
