Overview:

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST – RMIT Council Member

• Seeking expressions of interest to join the RMIT University Council
• Opportunity for experienced Directors to shape RMIT’s strategic future
• Based at the Melbourne City campus, with occasional meetings at other campuses as required.

About RMIT University

RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design, and enterprise.Our mission is to help shape the world through research, innovation, and engagement, creating transformative experiences for students that prepare them for life and work. With campuses in Melbourne and Vietnam and a centre in Barcelona, RMIT is a truly international university.

About the Role

RMIT Council is the governing body of the University, providing strategic leadership and oversight of its operations, financial stewardship, and academic mission.

Council members play a critical role in shaping RMIT’s long-term strategy, guiding innovation, risk management, and major investments, and ensuring the University’s continued success as a globally engaged institution.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Director or senior executive to contribute strategic governance, financial and investment expertise, and community and business engagement experience within a leading university of technology, design and enterprise.

As a Council Member, you will:

• Contribute to the strategic direction, sustainability, and future positioning of the University.
• Appoint and oversee the performance of the Vice-Chancellor.

• Approve the University’s mission and strategic direction, annual budget, business plan, and significant commercial activities.
• Oversee financial and risk management, control, and accountability systems.
• Engage with complex and future-facing challenges, including digital innovation, education transformation, research commercialisation, and global partnerships.
• Work collegially with an outstanding Council comprising leaders from business, government, and academia.
• Oversee and monitor the University’s academic activities. 

Meetings are held primarily at RMIT’s Melbourne City campus, with six meetings per year (including two full strategy days).

About You

We are seeking interest from candidates who live and work in Victoria. To be successful, you will bring:

•  Director or senior executive experience in a complex, medium-to-large organisation.
• Completion of, or current participation in, an AICD qualification (or equivalent).
• Strong strategic governance expertise, strategic oversight capability, and commercial acumen.
• Intellectual curiosity, sound judgment, and an ability to critically assess complex information.
• Financial management and investment experience, including evaluating and advising on strategic investments and investment strategy.
• Demonstrated integrity, independence, and commitment to acting in the best interests of RMIT and the broader community.
• Community and business engagement experience. 
• Education sector experience will be highly regarded.

RMIT is committed to ensuring that Council reflects the rich diversity of the Victorian and broader community, and we welcome applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Remuneration

Council members are eligible for remuneration, consistent with the RMIT Act and Victorian Government guidelines.

Appointment Requirements

All applicants will be required to undertake pre-appointment checks, including:

National Police Records Check

Declaration of Private Interests

Insolvency and disqualification checks

Upon appointment, members must comply with the RMIT Code of Conduct, policies, confidentiality obligations, and attend induction and Council meetings as required.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link.For further information about this opportunity, please refer to the position description here PD RMIT Council Member or contact Daniela Alvarez via email [email protected] for a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity. 

Applications Close:

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 [email protected] or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers.

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