Overview:
About RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP)
RMIT UP, owned by RMIT University, provides education solutions for students, academics, and professionals in Australia and globally.
Our mission is to offer transformative learning experiences and pathways that open global opportunities, guided by RMIT’s values of inclusion, imagination, integrity, courage, passion, and impact. We place student and customer experience at the forefront of everything we do.
Our key programs include Foundation Studies, ELICOS English for Academic Purposes (EAP), language testing, andInformit, a leading research database focused on Australasian content.
The Executive Assistant to the CEOis responsible forensuring the smooth operation of the Office of the CEOatRMITUPby providinghigh-level administrative and secretarial support. Key responsibilities include managing communications with stakeholders, coordinating the CEO's schedule and travel arrangements, and providing operational support to the CEO andExecutive LeadershipTeam. The role will involve flexible work arrangements and occasional out-of-hours support.Additionally, you will act as the Committee Secretariat for various RMIT UP Committees.
You area highly organised and proactive professional with a demonstrated ability to support senior executives in a fast-paced environment. Your strong interpersonal and communication skills enable you to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, andmaintaina high levelof accuracy and attention to detail, along with strong problem-solving abilities.
We value our people and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and rewarding work environment. As part of our team,you’llenjoy:
Pre-employment Checks: Appointment is subject to a successful Working with Children Check and National Police Check.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At RMIT UP, we foster a culture of safety, wellbeing, and inclusion, ensuring everyone feels valued and respected. We embrace diversity and treat all individuals with fairness, regardless of gender, gender identity, marital or family status, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religious beliefs, cultural or socio-economic background, perspectives, or experiences.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child-safe organisation. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates.
As a Disability Confident Recruitment Team, we are happy to adjust the recruitment process to meet accessibility needs. Please contact us atapplications.rmit.up@rmit.edu.auwith your preferred communication method, and we will be in touch to discuss your requirements.
We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to responding to every applicant.
Applications Close:
26 Mar 2026 11.59 pm
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.
We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
