Overview:

• Full-time, Fixed Term Position for 2 Years
• Salary Level HEW 7 ($98,632 - $106,763 p.a.) + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
• Based at the Melbourne CBD Campus and hybrid ways of working

About the ARC Centre of Excellence in Optical Microcombs for Breakthrough Science
The ARC Centre of Excellence in Optical Microcombs for Breakthrough Science is a research collaboration spanning eight Australian universities and 21 partners including Australian and international companies and international universities. The Centre is funded for seven years from the Australian Government to undertake innovative and potentially transformational research. Key to Centre’s success is the training of around 100 PhD students and 50 postdoctoral researchers in a cultural environment consistent with the Centre’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) plan.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/research/centres-collaborations/multi-partner-collaborations/combs
https://www.combs.org.au/
About the Role
As the COMBS Research Training and Development Coordinator, you will support the Centre Director, Chief Operating Officer and EDI Committee to deliver the Centre’s ambitious research training and development activities, and to recruit and support a diverse workforce. Success in this role requires a passion for building a positive and nurturing culture, and an understanding of both the systemic barriers faced by people from non-traditional backgrounds in STEM fields, as well as knowledge of practical ways of addressing these barriers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Management: Develop and implement an integrated research training program, coordinating scholarships, fellowships, internships, mentoring, and capability development initiatives.
• Support EDI Initiatives: Work closely with the EDI Committee to develop, manage, and evaluate EDI activities, including cultural surveys and data collection related to recruitment, retention, and promotion.
• Data and Reporting: Collate performance data and assist in translating these into regular reports for the Centre’s Executive Committee, board, and Annual Reports.
• Culture Building: Foster a culture of respect and inclusion by embedding EDI principles into all aspects of the Centre’s support for students and early career researchers.
• Administrative Support: Provide secretariat and administrative support to the EDI Committee and assist with other duties as directed by the COO.

To be successful in this position, you will have the following:

• Demonstrated knowledge of research training programs in the higher education sector.
• Passion, knowledge, and an understanding of the opportunities and obstacles faced by EDI initiatives, preferably in STEM, higher education and/or research organisations.
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship building, communication skills, including the ability to work positively, sensitively and effectively with a broad range of stakeholders, including junior and senior staff, culturally diverse people and external organisations.
• Experience in developing and/or implementing projects and initiatives that aim to build and maintain positive and nurturing workplace culture, preferably in an academic research setting.
• Demonstrated experience working independently, using initiative and prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines in a demanding environment with excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• High level administrative skills, including minute taking, assisting with event organisation, experience using Microsoft Office software.
• Qualifications: Relevant qualification and/or relevant experience.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About the STEM College
The STEM College holds a leading position and expertise in the science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and health (STEM) fields. We are uniquely positioned to influence and partner with industry as never before.
The STEM College is a community of exceptional STEM researchers, teachers, inventors, designers and game-changers, supported by talented professional staff. We offer higher education programs across all STEM disciplines at the Bachelor, Master and PhD levels, and ensure our students experience an education that is work-aligned and life-changing. The College is renowned for its exemplary research in many STEM areas including advanced manufacturing and design; computing technologies; health innovation and translational medicine; nano materials and devices; and sustainable systems. Our brilliant researchers attract funding from government and industry sources. Industry is at the heart of what we do. It ensures our research has real world impact and our students are truly work-ready. We have established new hubs of industry-connected digital innovation and endeavour and are engaging with global STEM organisations at scale.
Our diversity and shared values empower our work, and we are proud of the College’s inclusive, caring culture. We offer a safe, dynamic work environment, and support every member of our community to achieve their potential. The College appointed Victoria’s first ever Dean of STEMM, Diversity & Inclusion in 2020, and this role drives gender equity, diversity and inclusion strategies across the College.
The STEM College employs 1,000 staff who deliver onshore and offshore programs to approximately 20,000 students.
We are here to positively impact the world and create the next generation of STEM leaders.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/stem-college
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 Scott Kolbe – ARC Centre, Chief Operating Officer via email
scott.kolbe@rmit.edu.au
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Position Description – Research Training and Development Coordinator
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Applications Close:
11 Aug 2024 11.59 pm
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• Program Management: Develop and implement an integrated research training program, coordinating scholarships, fellowships, internships, mentoring, and capability development initiatives.
• Support EDI Initiatives: Work closely with the EDI Committee to develop, manage, and evaluate EDI activities, including cultural surveys and data collection related to recruitment, retention, and promotion.
• Data and Reporting: Collate performance data and assist in translating these into regular reports for the Centre’s Executive Committee, board, and Annual Reports.
• Culture Building: Foster a culture of respect and inclusion by embedding EDI principles into all aspects of the Centre’s support for students and early career researchers.
• Administrative Support: Provide secretariat and administrative support to the EDI Committee and assist with other duties as directed by the COO