Coordinator, Industry and Alumni Engagement

RMIT University; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Melbourne seeks a Coordinator for Industry and Alumni Engagement. This role supports the College of Business and Law in strengthening partnerships and enhancing alumni connections. The ideal candidate will have strong coordination, communication, and project management skills, alongside experience with CRM systems. This full-time position offers flexible work arrangements and involves collaboration with various stakeholders to implement effective engagement strategies.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

17% Superannuation

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in coordinating engagement initiatives.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience managing CRM systems or similar tools.
• Ability to develop content and implement engagement plans.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the College by coordinating industry partnerships and alumni engagement.
• Contribute to integrated communication and engagement initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with academic leaders and the Alumni team.
• Implement engagement strategies that align with university-wide priorities.

Skills

Coordination of engagement initiatives

Strong communication

Project management

Analytical skills

Relationship building

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Overview

• Full-time, Continuing position

• Salary Level HEW 7 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements

• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working

About You

The Coordinator, Industry and Alumni Engagement supports the College of Business and Law by coordinating activities that strengthen industry partnerships and alumni engagement. This role will contribute to the development and implementation of integrated communication, engagement, and relationship building initiatives that enhance the College’s reputation, foster long-term alumni connections, and deliver meaningful outcomes for industry partners, alumni, staff, and students. The role will work collaboratively across the College, with research centers, professional services, academic leaders, and the RMIT Alumni & Philanthropy team, ensuring alignment with university-wide strategies and priorities.

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

• Demonstrated experience in coordinating engagement initiatives, projects, or events, ideally within higher education or industry partnership contexts.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders, including alumni, industry partners, and academic staff.

• Experience managing CRM systems, databases, or similar tools to support engagement and reporting.

• Demonstrated ability to develop content and implement integrated communication and engagement plans across multiple platforms.

• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality outcomes.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in measuring outcomes and applying insights to improve future initiatives.

• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and build effective, long-term relationships with stakeholders.

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

About the College

RMIT’s College of Business and Law takes an industry and student-centred approach to its courses and programs, ensuring graduates are work ready and able to tackle business challenges, balance stakeholder needs, act as socially responsible global citizens and create fair and positive futures for all. The College delivers impactful research informed by industry, which supports its strong position as a College at the intersection of business and technology with social impact. Its important work is underpinned by the principles of quality, collaboration, big ideas and putting people first. As one of the largest Business Schools in the Asia Pacific region, the College is comprised of five schools – four in Melbourne and one in Vietnam – and delivers a broad range of programs in Business and Law, ranging from Degree to PhD levels. The College’s Business and Law programs are delivered in Melbourne as well as through RMIT Online, with its Business programs also available in Vietnam and through partner institutions in Singapore and Shanghai. The College employs over 1000 staff and delivers programs to over 26,000 students. The College’s central operations are located at RMIT University’s City Campus in Melbourne and reside in the Swanston Academic and Emily McPherson buildings.

For further details about the College, please visit: https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/college-of-business-and-law

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 Larisa Ahadi via email: [e-mail].

Position Description

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Applications Close: 26 Oct 2025 11.59 pm

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