Manager of Department of Sociology (RMIT University)

Position Overview Role: Manager, Facilities & Technical Services – Digital Production Type: Full-time, Continuing Salary: HEW 9 ($135,978 – $145,693) + 17% Superannuation Location: Melbourne CBD Campus (with potential work at other campuses) Closing Date: 30 November 2025, 11:59 pm About the Role The Manager, Facilities & Technical Services – Digital Production leads technical teams across RMIT’s College of Design and Social Context (DSC), ensuring the delivery of high-quality, service-oriented digital support for teaching, learning, research, and engagement. The role oversees digital production facilities and equipment—including areas such as sound, audiovisual, screen and media, games, animation, and digital design—while driving continuous improvement and innovation aligned with emerging digital technologies. You will provide strategic and technical leadership, operational oversight, and people management to foster collaboration, capability development, and a culture of excellence and inclusion. The role also contributes to strategic planning, compliance, and workforce development within the College. Key Responsibilities Lead and inspire technical teams supporting digital production across the College. Ensure efficient, service-focused delivery of technical support for teaching, research, and engagement. Provide expert advice on digital production technologies and future investments. Drive staff performance, development, and wellbeing through coaching and inclusive leadership. Oversee compliance with Health, Safety, and Wellbeing (HSW) regulations and RMIT policies. Foster cross-school collaboration and communicate operational insights to senior leadership. Key Selection Criteria Proven leadership and people management experience in a technical or educational setting. Demonstrated agility and resilience in managing change and dynamic environments. Strong technical knowledge in digital production across creative disciplines (e.g., advertising, sound, media, design, animation). Excellent communication and collaboration skills with diverse stakeholders. Comprehensive understanding of health, safety, and wellbeing standards in technical environments. About the College The College of Design & Social Context (DSC) integrates disciplines across art, design, technology, and society. With nine schools, the College drives innovation and collaboration in areas such as sustainability, social justice, and the intersection of technology and human experience. Its work spans research, education, and industry partnerships that create real-world impact. Application Process Applicants must submit: A CV, and A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing suitability for the role. Contact: Jessica Bernardo, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor ???? jessica.bernardo@rmit.edu.au More information: https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers Commitment to Inclusion RMIT is an equal opportunity employer and a child-safe organisation, committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. Applications are encouraged from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and those living with disability. Adjustments during recruitment can be arranged via talentsupport@rmit.edu.au. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Socioloxy

Position Overview

Role: Manager, Facilities & Technical Services – Digital Production
Type: Full-time, Continuing
Salary: HEW 9 ($135,978 – $145,693) + 17% Superannuation
Location: Melbourne CBD Campus (with potential work at other campuses)
Closing Date: 30 November 2025, 11:59 pm

About the Role

The Manager, Facilities & Technical Services – Digital Production leads technical teams across RMIT’s College of Design and Social Context (DSC), ensuring the delivery of high-quality, service-oriented digital support for teaching, learning, research, and engagement. The role oversees digital production facilities and equipment—including areas such as sound, audiovisual, screen and media, games, animation, and digital design—while driving continuous improvement and innovation aligned with emerging digital technologies.

You will provide strategic and technical leadership, operational oversight, and people management to foster collaboration, capability development, and a culture of excellence and inclusion. The role also contributes to strategic planning, compliance, and workforce development within the College.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and inspire technical teams supporting digital production across the College.
Ensure efficient, service-focused delivery of technical support for teaching, research, and engagement.
Provide expert advice on digital production technologies and future investments.
Drive staff performance, development, and wellbeing through coaching and inclusive leadership.
Oversee compliance with Health, Safety, and Wellbeing (HSW) regulations and RMIT policies.
Foster cross-school collaboration and communicate operational insights to senior leadership.

Key Selection Criteria

Proven leadership and people management experience in a technical or educational setting.
Demonstrated agility and resilience in managing change and dynamic environments.
Strong technical knowledge in digital production across creative disciplines (e.g., advertising, sound, media, design, animation).
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with diverse stakeholders.
Comprehensive understanding of health, safety, and wellbeing standards in technical environments.

About the College

The College of Design & Social Context (DSC) integrates disciplines across art, design, technology, and society. With nine schools, the College drives innovation and collaboration in areas such as sustainability, social justice, and the intersection of technology and human experience. Its work spans research, education, and industry partnerships that create real-world impact.

Application Process

Applicants must submit:

A CV, and
A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing suitability for the role.

Contact:
Jessica Bernardo, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor
???? jessica.bernardo@rmit.edu.au

More information:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers

Commitment to Inclusion

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer and a child-safe organisation, committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. Applications are encouraged from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and those living with disability. Adjustments during recruitment can be arranged via talentsupport@rmit.edu.au.

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Socioloxy

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