Marketing Assistant - Alumni at RMIT University

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Attention To Detail, Process Driven, Communication, Copy Editing, Microsoft Office, Excel, Independent Work, Teamwork, Database Maintenance, Reporting

Industry

Education Management

Description

Overview: • Casual role commencing in as soon as possible • HEW 4 + 12% superannuation • Based at the Melbourne CBD campus About RMIT RMIT offers life-changing experiences for our students, and helps shape the world with research, innovation, teaching and industry engagement. With strong industry connections forged over 130 years, collaboration with industry remains integral to RMIT’s leadership in education, applied and innovative research, and to the development of highly skilled, globally focused graduates. Our Values inspire us, wherever we are in the world, and guide how we live and work together. Imagination. Integrity. Courage. Passion. Impact. Inclusion. Position Overview This role offers a unique opportunity to assist in the launch of a new product in a large and complex institution and may also assist the Campaign Coordinator in other day to day marketing duties so there’s an opportunity to be exposed to the broader Marketing function. Activities of this casual role may include supporting the Alumni Campaign Coordinator and Alumni Marketing Manager to launch a new marketing initiative: the RMIT Alumni Business Directory, coordinating the listings being published on the Business Directory including checking submissions for spelling and grammar, fact checking business credentials via their digital profiles, following up on missing details, recording information in the CRM and on a master database and sending finalised profiles to our Digital team for publishing. Our ideal candidate will have: • Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage process driven task. • Excellent communication skills including the ability to review and edit copy. • Experience using in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Excellent attention to detail • Experience in maintaining a database and reporting key metrics is desired but not essential. Qualifications A tertiary qualification in Advertising, Marketing, Business, PR or a related field is required. Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check. To Apply Please submit your CV and covering letter by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link below. Please save as a PDF titled with your full name and JR46273, eg. John Smith CV JR46273. Applications Close: 22 Mar 2026 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. 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 talentsupport@rmit.edu.au 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. Culture Our Values inspire us, wherever we are in the world, and guide how we live and work together. Imagination. Integrity. Courage. Passion. Impact. Inclusion. What unites us is our purpose and our values; they are at the heart of who we are, what we stand for, how we make decisions and connect with each other. Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. RMIT exists to create transformative experiences for our students, getting them ready for life and work. You will be a part of a productive and collaborative team, who values working relationships and outcomes through open and inclusive planning, continuous information sharing and transparent work practices. Find out what makes RMIT a great place to work

Responsibilities

This casual role involves assisting the Alumni Campaign Coordinator and Marketing Manager with launching a new marketing initiative, the RMIT Alumni Business Directory. Key activities include coordinating listings, checking submissions for accuracy, fact-checking credentials, updating databases, and sending finalized profiles to the Digital team for publishing.