Casual Student Services Assistant
Overview:
Hourly Rate $37 per hour, casualengagementwith work offered on an ad hoc, as-needed basis
Work in a modernoffice building in Melbourne’s CBD on Franklin Street, within walking distance of the Queen Victoria Market and close to public transport
Our values: Passion | Impact | Inclusion | Integrity | Courage | Imagination
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,English Language Pathways (ELP), language testing, and Informit, a leading research database focused on Australasian content.
About the role
As a Casual Student Services Assistant, you’llbe an important first point of contact for students, staffand visitors at RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP). You’llprovide friendly, professionaland responsive customer service across our front-of-house operations.
You’llrespond to student enquiries in person, by phone, email and through our Student Management Platform, providing accurateinformation and connecting students with the right services and support when needed. You’llalso assiststudents with routine forms, appointments and navigating relevant systems and resources.
When things are quieter at reception, you’llsupport the Student Services team with routine administration, data entry and maintainingaccuratestudent records. You’llwork closely with colleagues across Student Services to help create a welcoming, inclusiveand positive experience for our students.
This is a casual opportunity that would suit someone who enjoys working with people, is organised and reliable, and can adapt to the changing needs of a busy student-facing environment.
About You
You’rea friendly, approachableand service-focused person who enjoys helping others and creating positive experiences. You’llbe confident communicating with people from diverse cultural, linguisticand educational backgrounds and know when an enquiry can be handled directly and when it needs to be referred or escalated.
You’llbring:
Strong verbal and written communication skills and a professional, welcoming manner.
A genuine commitment to providing high-quality customer service.
Good organisation, attention to detail and the ability to manage routine tasks accurately.
The ability to learn new systems, processes and procedures with training and support.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office, emailand online systems.
The ability to work collaboratively and contribute positively to a team environment.
An understanding of the importance of privacy, confidentialityand professional boundaries.
Reliability, punctualityand flexibility to support changing student and front-of-house needs.
A current Working with Children Check, or the ability to obtain one before commencing.
Previousexperience in customer service, reception, hospitality, retailor another people-facing environment would be highly regarded. Experience working or studying in an education or multicultural environment would also be an advantage.
What we offer you
We value our people and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and rewarding work environment. As part of our team, you’llenjoy:
Exclusive employee discounts at leading retailers.
Access to professional development training via LinkedIn Learning.
A positive workplace culture with a staff reward program, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
To Apply
Please submityour CV and a cover letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link. Cover letters should be addressed to HR.
Email HR: [email protected] (Please note: Applications will NOT be accepted via this email. To apply, submityour application via our website’s careers page www.rmit.edu.au/up.)
Please note that we review and interview applications on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible rather than waiting until the closing date.
For more details, refer to the Position Description: http://www.rmit.edu.au/content/dam/rmit/au/en/careers/position-descriptions/pd-casual-student-services-assistant-2026.pdf
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 at [email protected] with your preferred communication method, and we will be in touch to discuss your requirements.
Read our Child Safety Policy: Child Safety Policy
We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to responding to every applicant.
Applications Close:
25 Sept 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.
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 [email protected] 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.