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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Onsite
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced people leader to lead our Workforce Operations team and support the delivery of effective, responsive and continuously improving workforce services across STEM College.
The ideal candidate will bring strong experience leading and developing teams within a service delivery environment, with the ability to manage competing priorities, plan and balance workloads, and build a positive and accountable team culture.
Experience within HR or workforce operations would be highly regarded; however, we are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:
This is an opportunity to lead an established and capable team, shaping and guiding the continued development of the Workforce Operations function. The role will focus on strengthening ways of working, building team capability, and driving continuous improvement in how workforce services are delivered across STEM College.
To be successful in this position, you’ll have:
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
STEM College Operations
Under the leadership of the General Manager, the College Operations Group comprises the following functions
Together, they provide comprehensive, end-to-end professional support that underpins the strategic and operational success of the College, ensuring alignment with University policies and procedures.
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 Julie Nunn – Associate Director, Operations and Service Optimisation via email julie.nunn@rmit.edu.au
For further information regarding recruitment processes, please contact Jennifer Pham, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at jennifer.pham2@rmit.edu.au Please do not share your application to this email address.
Position Description – Lead, Workforce Operations
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.
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