Jobs at RUSU

Become a part of an energetic and driven team of staff, elected student representatives and volunteers, who are making a real difference for RMIT students.

• A unique role helping grow, develop and support RUSU’s diverse student run Clubs.
• Based at RMIT University Bundoora Campus
• Permanent Full-time – 35 hours/week (Monday to Friday)
• Excellent salary ($99,272 full time), super and employment conditions

About the Role

The position involves intensive networking, outreach, events, student engagement and the development of the profile and capacity of our 100 student initiated and run clubs.

This position is student facing with a lot of active service promotion, student interaction, outreach activities and hands on events. It also involves a significant amount of ‘behind the scenes’ organisational, administrative, risk and compliance work to support clubs. E.g. club affiliation, club finances, data entry, risk assessments, assessing and facilitating hundreds of club grant applications each year.

The position is based on the RMIT Bundoora campus and works one day per fortnight on the RMIT City campus.

A ‘can do’ attitude, exceptional organisational and administrative skills and a genuine passion for working with students and youth from diverse backgrounds is essential in this role.

Qualifications & Key Requirements

• Applicants MUST have at least two years prior work experience in a relevant role (e.g. clubs, events, community development, volunteer coordination, recreation programs, grant management) within the tertiary education, youth, or community sector.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated experience in resourcing, and maintaining effective relationships with students, clubs, youth, or community groups.
• Experience delivering effective outreach programs/events, conducting program promotion and networking.
• High level of organisational, budgetary and administrative skills, including processing and assessing grant applications.
• Experience resourcing, supervising , mentoring and supporting volunteers.
• Demonstrated experience with hands-on planning, co-ordination, logistics and delivery of small and medium scale events.
• Demonstrated computer literacy skills and proficiency in industry standard applications.

Read the position description below to see if this role is right for you.

About the RMIT University Student Union (RUSU)

RUSU (RMIT University Student Union) represents around 75,000 students at RMIT University and operates independently as a registered not-for-profit organisation.

With an annual budget of over $6.5 million, RUSU employs 30 permanent staff 15+ casual student staff. Our main offices are in the CBD with additional office and services at Bundoora and Brunswick campuses. RUSU delivers a diverse range of programs as showcased in our Annual Reports and Achievements Infographics https://rusu.rmit.edu.au/reports/

RUSU is ‘for students – by students’. This core value underpins our approach to everything we do.

Advice to Applicants

RUSU is an equal opportunity employer. We respect and value diversity and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. RUSU is a child-safe organisation. We are committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of young people. A valid Working with Children Check is required. You must have the right to work in Australia to apply for this role.

To Apply

• Submit your application by email to rusu.jobs@rmit.edu.au Applications must include a resume and cover letter addressing how you meet the key requirements of the role (max 2 pages).
• Applications close Tuesday 20 January 2026 at 11.59pm.
• For further information on the position, please contact rusu.jobs@rmit.edu.au