Cith North Project Intern at RMIT University

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Social Innovation, Data Collection, Analysis, Project Administration, Report Writing, Public Communications, Event Delivery, Collaboration, Quantitative Analysis, Excel, Market Research, Communication Skills, Digital Literacy, Teamwork, Flexibility, Detail Orientation

Industry

Education Management

Description

Overview: This internship provides an opportunity for a student to gain hands-on experience in social innovation project activation within a dynamic, collaborative environment. The City North Activation Intern will support projects that explore issues shaping the future of social innovation and RMIT’s strategic direction by: Conducting data collection and analysis in areas of social innovation and impact, and supporting project administration Supporting the synthesis of findings into clear, structured reports and presentations that inform decision making Contributing to the marketing of social innovation activation projects Supporting the delivery of events and engagements Collaborating with colleagues across the City North team and the Policy, Strategy & Impact portfolio The role is ideal for applicants who are curious, analytical, and motivated to learn, with an interest in social impact. This role offers exposure to the tertiary education sector with an opportunity to contribute to impactful projects. Specific professional growth and networking opportunities offered to Interns include: Learn from friendly, open, and intelligent colleagues in a collaborative environment Exposure to strategic advisory and enterprise planning projects Training sessions in Excel, quantitative analysis, problem-solving methods, market research, and structured communication Mentoring and regular check-ins with managers and colleagues Opportunities to engage with and present work to senior stakeholders across RMIT, and receive structured feedback where appropriate Key Accountabilities With guidance, develop, contribute and provide support in producing concise and well written briefing papers, executive reports, public communications materials and research papers. Conduct background research and provide summary briefs on specific topic areas with relevance to a diverse range issues within RMIT’s impact activation activities and priorities. Assist and support the administration and coordination of various team specific projects. Monitor and assist with tracking and responding to enquiries as per specific team requirements. Assist with general communications, engagement and administration tasks, as required. Key Selection Criteria A keen interest and working knowledge of social innovation and/or impact activation projects at either a local or global level; and/or public communications and engagement activities. Excellent and demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and an understanding of writing principles that align with the preparation of briefs, concise summaries, strategic analysis and background research. An eye for detail and the ability to provide basic synthesis and analysis of diverse knowledge areas High-level digital literacy and experience in the O365 environment, internet and e-mail. Proven commitment to collaboration, versatility, flexibility and teamwork; with a positive mindset (Desirable) Experience undertaking basic quantitative analysis, this may include developing basic financial models, creating charts and other data visualisations, reviewing and interpreting data in Excel, Tableau and PowerBI Qualifications RMIT student in the process of obtaining relevant qualifications, or recently completed, in communications, social sciences, economics or law. Applications Close: 8 Oct 2025 11.59 pm 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. About Us Jobs on Campus gives you the opportunity to gain paid employment on campus, the program advertises over 500 employment opportunities for RMIT students each year. The Jobs on Campus team will provide you with the tools to create a tailored application. The roles are available on RMIT Career Hub and vary from entry level positions to high level industry specific roles. Securing a role at RMIT will assist you to build skills and gain exposure to industry specific employment and contacts. Find out more

Responsibilities

The intern will support projects related to social innovation and impact by conducting data collection and analysis, assisting with project administration, and contributing to reports and presentations. They will also help with marketing initiatives and event delivery while collaborating with the City North team.