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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Hybrid
About the position
As the Research Assistant, AI Consultancy, you will support the delivery, evaluation and continuous development of an RMIT research service that helps Wyndham businesses identify practical and responsible opportunities to adopt artificial intelligence (AI).
Working as part of the Enterprise AI and Data Analytics Hub, you will engage directly with businesses to understand their needs, assess their readiness for AI and identify and prioritise potential AI opportunities.
You will also help develop practical recommendations and pathways for further support, including AI Sprints and other relevant programs.
The role will contribute to research and knowledge-sharing activities arising from the program, including data collection and analysis, case studies, project and technical reports, research publications and funding applications.
You will work under limited supervision, with increasing autonomy as your skills and experience develop. There is some flexibility available around working days, with an agreed working pattern to be established following commencement.
To be successful in this position, you’ll have:
Qualifications
A qualification in a relevant discipline area, preferably a PhD or equivalent, is required.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About the College of Business and Law
Want to learn more about the College you'll be supporting? Explore our College of Business and Law webpage and refer to the Position Description linked below for further information about the role and College.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria 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.
Position Description – Research Assistant, AI Consultancy
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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.
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