Program Manager, Building Design

Program Manager, Building Design

• Full‑time, Fixed Term position from February 2026 until February 2028
• Salary Academic Level SE2 + Teaching Leadership Allowance $15,000 - (Based on Qualifications) + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, however, may be required to work and / or be based at other campuses of the University

About You

Join RMIT as a Program Manager in Building Design and lead the future of design education. In this pivotal role, you will shape and drive the academic and operational direction of our Building and Design programs, ensuring they align with RMIT's Strategic and Business Plans while staying ahead of industry trends.

You will champion the creation and delivery of cutting‑edge learning experiences, developing innovative curriculum, resources, and teaching solutions that inspire students and respond to the evolving needs of the design and construction sectors.

As a leader, you will manage and mentor a dedicated team of educators, overseeing recruitment, onboarding, and workload planning to support a collaborative and high‑performing environment.

You will also build strong relationships with industry partners and work closely with colleagues across RMIT, especially academic and professional staff, to ensure our programs remain relevant, future‑focused, and aligned with vocational competency standards. You will actively engage in professional activities and encourage your teaching team to maintain and grow their industry expertise.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about design, committed to educational excellence, and ready to make a meaningful impact on the next generation of building and design professionals.

Key Qualifications

Qualifications

Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter for this position by clicking on the Apply link at the top of this page.

Applications close on Sunday, 1 February 2026 at 11.59pm.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

RMIT 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 or age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander peoples.

We take our responsibility to protect children and young people seriously and embed child safety into our recruitment, induction and ongoing professional practices. All staff are expected to actively support our child safe culture and uphold RMIT's Child Safe Code of Conduct.

We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

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