Research Communications Assistant

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• Based in Barcelona, collaborative and dynamic international team
• High level proficiency in English and working rights in Spain
• Full time, fixed term until December 2025 with a possible six-month extension
• Traineeship position
  
  

Overview

• Based in Barcelona, collaborative and dynamic international team
• High level proficiency in English and working rights in Spain
• Full time, fixed term until December 2025 with a possible six-month extension
• Traineeship position
  
  

As the Research Communications Assistant, you will work with the Research Communications Manager, driving communication efforts to promote, leverage and amplify RMIT Europe’s role as a partner in EU funded projects.

This position is responsible for assisting with various communication projects and tasks, including but not limited to drafting and editing content for both print and online formats, creating and distributing communication materials, coordinating social media accounts, supporting internal and external event delivery and helping with the execution of external campaigns.

To Be Successful In This Position, You Will Have

• Completion of university studies in Spain in communications and/or event management related fields
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent time management skills, the ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a high volume, changing environment
• Attention to detail and the ability to maintain the accuracy of information from a variety of sources
• Good computer literacy across a wide range of programs and applications – online communications tools including Canva, and experience in video editing and website content management systems would be advantageous (not mandatory)
  
  

Please note: This is a graduate position (maximum 12 months) and therefore no prior professional experience is required. An individual training plan will be developed in line with the objectives of the trainee.

Who is RMIT Europe?

We’re the creative and dynamic European hub of RMIT University – a multi-sector university of technology, design, and enterprise with more than 91,000 students and 11,000 staff globally.

Based in the heart of Barcelona, our focus is on successfully extending RMIT’s international engagement and strategically growing the University’s collaborative research and education activity in Europe.

We facilitate RMIT's collaboration in the development of innovative pan-European projects attracting global knowledge from Europe, Australia, and Asia to deliver local impact. We’re a collaborative and dynamic international team, passionate about driving impact through our work, celebrating our achievement, and having fun along the way.

About The Team.

You’ll be joining an ambitious (and fun-loving) team of experienced professionals who are passionate about making a difference and delivering real impact. Benefits of working at RMIT Europe include hybrid working arrangements, flexible salary benefits (transport, health insurance, childcare, and restaurants) and free language classes.

Here’s How To Apply

Send us your CV and cover letter addressing why you’re the best person for the position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ button indicated above. For more details, please see the position description link below.

Position Description - Research Communications Assistant

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Applications Close

18 June 2025 11.59 pm

RMIT Europe is the European hub of RMIT University, one of Australia's largest tertiary institutions. Based in Barcelona, we're focused on expanding RMIT’s reputation as a global university of technology, design and enterprise.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Higher Education

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