Overview:

• Full-time, Continuing position
• Salary Professional Level 7 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working

About You

We are seeking a proactive and relationship-focused professional to support industry engagement across RMIT's STEM College, with a strong focus on sourcing high-quality Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placement opportunities that align with program needs. Ideally, you will bring experience in WIL, industry engagement or partnerships within a university environment, along with a sound technical understanding of STEM disciplines and their industry applications.

You will have strong stakeholder management, communication and business development skills, with the ability to build and maintain industry partnerships, identify new engagement opportunities and collaborate effectively with academic and professional staff. You will also support industry engagement events, contribute to the development of promotional materials and drive continuous improvement of processes and systems to strengthen industry connections and enhance student outcomes.

To be successful in this position, you will have as a minimum:

• The ability to engage with industry to promote STEM College programs, with a particular focus on Computing Technologies and the development of Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities.
• High level communication, relationship building, and negotiation skills to work collaboratively with academic and professional staff, students, and external clients from diverse cultural backgrounds.  
• An understanding of the industry sectors related to the STEM College, with a focus on Computing Technologies programs and their relation to WIL.
• Exposure and knowledge of the industry growth areas related to Computing Technologies and their associated innovative ecosystem. 
• The ability to work across a business development workflow, including lead generation, conversion, and account/relationship management.
• Proven initiative and problem-solving skills, with the ability to act without specific direction where appropriate. 
• Commitment to continue to develop cultural competency.  

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the 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. STEM College is a community of exceptional STEM researchers, teachers, inventors, designers and gamechangers, 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.

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 Jacqueline Lava, Talent Acquisition Advisor via email jacqueline.lava@rmit.edu.au .

Position Description: Industry Engagement Coordinator, STEM

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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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