- 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
As a member of DSC’s Workforce Planning team, the Senior Officer, Workforce Planning works collaboratively with staff across the College and Schools to drive and support casual workforce planning and the casual academic lifecycle, timesheet approvals, recruitment and onboarding and works closely with School Executive and academic leaders. This position will be accountable for developing efficient and streamlined processes and implementing systems and protocols that are consistent with the University’s policies and procedures.
The incumbent will contribute to high quality service provision, as well as cultural and work practice changes that support the College’s and University’s strategic directions. The Senior Officer, Workforce Planning acts as an escalation point in the team for junior staff members and is able to identify when to escalate issues to the Senior Coordinator, Workforce Planning.
To be successful in this position, you’ll have:
Demonstrated ability to work effectively, flexibly and collaboratively with colleagues within and beyond the immediate work unit, contributing to the achievement of team goals.
Demonstrated commitment to quality and continuous improvement, and proven ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and systems consistently, provide advice and to drive creative solutions through to implementation within the immediate work area.
Proven ability to work independently, use initiative and prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in an agile and demanding environment with excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality assurance.
Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal, relationship building and communication skills.
A high order of analytical and problem-solving skills and the demonstrated ability to develop and implement innovative and creative solutions.
Demonstrated digital literacy with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
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.
For more information see www.rmit.edu.au/dsc
To Apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link above.
For further information about this position, please see Position Description below or contact Jessica Bernardo (Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor) via email [email protected].
PD – Senior Officer, Workforce Planning
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Applications Close:2 Aug 2026 11.59 pmRMIT 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.
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Skills Required
- Ability to work effectively, flexibly and collaboratively with colleagues to achieve team goals.
- Commitment to quality and continuous improvement; ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures and systems and provide advice.
- Proven ability to work independently, use initiative, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines with strong attention to detail and quality assurance.
- Highly developed interpersonal, relationship building and communication skills.
- High order analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to develop and implement innovative solutions.
- Demonstrated digital literacy with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
- Appointment subject to passing a Working With Children check and National Police Check.
- Applicants required to complete a gender-based violence declaration as part of recruitment.
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