Peer Mentoring Officer
Summary
Supports and promotes RMIT’s academic peer mentoring programs, handling administrative tasks, stakeholder engagement, and digital content creation to boost student participation.
Overview:
• Part-time (0.6 FTE), Continuing position
• HEW 5 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working
About You
The Peer Mentoring Officer supports the delivery and continuous improvement of RMIT’s academic peer mentoring programs across local and global locations. Working closely with the Senior Coordinator, Library Peer Mentoring, the role provides administrative and operational support for day-to-day program activities through digital delivery channels and across Library sites.
Peer Mentoring is a key Library service delivered in close partnership with Study Support. The Officer helps ensure these services are aligned and effectively promoted to students across the University.
The role delivers end-to-end administrative processes and contributes to developing a scalable, sustainable peer mentoring model aligned with the Library’s Digital First strategy. It also builds relationships with key stakeholders to support integrated mentoring and student belonging initiatives that advance RMIT’s strategic priorities.
The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator with exceptional attention to detail. Experience or skills in Communications or Marketing would be highly regarded, particularly in creating engaging content to support promotional activities and increase student awareness and participation in mentoring programs.
To be successful in this position, you will have:
• Proven experience in effectively contributing to student-focused support initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to work systematically and flexibly through change using adaptable work practices to support ‘digital first’ and sustainable work practices.
• Proven ability to work independently, use initiative and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines, with excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality assurance.
• Developed interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to engage diverse stakeholder groups, and contribute to the RMIT Student Community, by discussing ways to influence continual improvements for the student experience.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to the promotion and engagement of student support programs, including developing and delivering digital content, supporting events and campaigns (e.g. orientation), and enhancing student awareness and participation.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to team meetings through agility, collaboration, and action.
• Ability to present information to various audiences through the collection, manipulation, analysis and presentation of data to inform decision making and enhance reporting.
• Proven ability exercising RMIT values and contribution to a positive work culture within a large and complex organisation.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About the Portfolio
The Education Portfolio leads the planning and implementation of the University’s strategies related to RMIT’s academic programs and the student experience.
The Portfolio is responsible for:
•Development and implementation of the Education Plan in accordance with University strategy as it relates to best practice in learning and teaching, student experience and academic staffing.
•Oversight of quality assurance for RMIT programs and their contribution to the development of improved outcomes for students and partners.
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 the Talent Team via email talentsupport@rmit.edu.au. Please do not send your application to this contact.
Position Description - Peer Mentoring Officer
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Applications Close:
6 Aug 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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