À propos de ce poste Technical Services Coordinator – Trades, Built Environment & Sustainability chez RMIT University
Overview:
Full-time, Continuing position
Salary Level HEW 7 + 17% Superannuation
Campus Based Role - Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University
About the role
The Technical Services Coordinator will lead a team of technical officers that utilise their respective expertise to provide technical services to Staff, Students and Partners to achieve teaching and commercial outcomes within the Built Environment & Sustainability Cluster, College of VE.
The Technical Services Coordinator will coordinate day-to-day operations to ensure that technical spaces, equipment and teaching materials are maintained to the highest industry and educational standards. Working across a wide range of activities, equipment and processes, employed within these facilities, the role will deliver creative solutions to the unique and challenging problems associated with delivery of education, innovations and environments.
To be successful in this position, you will have:
Demonstrated experience in leading and managing staff to be service-oriented, flexible and responsive to changing needs.
Proven technical knowledge and expertise in Building, Trades, workshops and construction environments.
Demonstrated ability to manage projects and the lifecycle of equipment/resources.
High level of communication skills with the ability to provide both written and verbal instructions to a range of audiences.
Demonstrated ability to deliver flexible solutions to technical problems, preferably within an educational context.
Demonstrated experience in maintaining technical workshops or equivalent industry experience, including coordinating the maintenance of equipment and assisting in researching new technologies, systems and processes.
Knowledge and application of OHS legislation and regulations particularly in regard to technical workshops and sites.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About the College
The purpose of RMIT s College of Vocational Education is to empower learners and our industry, community and government partners to succeed in the new world of work. Our five-year strategic roadmap, ALiVE@RMIT, purposefully guides everything we do in vocational education to deliver our vision: to position RMIT as a leading multi-sector provider with global impact and influence.
Led by our Pro Vice Chancellor, the College of VE is reimagining how we deliver vocational education to create unique experiences for our students and partners, so we can:
• lead in practice-based learning
• empower learners for the future of work
• engage industry and community at scale
• grow for impact and influence
The College of VE is delivering impact through transformation that creates long-term change
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 Chris Zerafa, Operations Manager via email [email protected]
Position Description - Technical Services Coordinator
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Applications Close:
16 Sept 2026 11.59 pmRMIT 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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