The posting
Overview:
• Casual hours, Commencing January 2027
• Based at Melbourne CBD campus and the potential to work across other RMIT Campus as required.
Why join RMIT?
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. At RMIT, we value innovation, collaboration and impact. Our values are the heart (durrung) of who we are and what we stand for at RMIT. They guide what we do, how we make decisions, and how we treat each other.
About the role
The Service Connect Advisor will provide frontline customer service and support for routine enquiries within established procedures and knowledge resources.
The primary objective is to resolve enquiries at the first point of contact where possible, while providing a high level of customer service across all contact channels. The Advisor will take ownership of customer enquiries, provide clear and accurate information, and refer matters requiring further assistance to senior team members or the appropriate resolver group.
The role will involve fact-finding, completing standard service requests, recording accurate information and contributing to the resolution of more difficult enquiries under guidance. The Advisor will identify and report knowledge gaps, unclear procedures and difficult or non-standard issues to senior team members.
Please note: there may also be a requirement to work staggered start times depending on business requirements to cover the University core support hours.
Reporting Line: Service Connect Team Lead
Engagement Type
This role is engaged on a casual, as-required basis. There is no guarantee of ongoing or regular work. Hours will vary depending on operational requirements.
Key Selection Criteria:
1. Demonstrated customer service experience delivering professional support services in a customer service, contact centre, help desk, administration or similar environment.
2. A strong customer-centric mindset and commitment to providing respectful, timely and helpful service.
3. Demonstrated ability to clarify customer needs, gather relevant information and follow established procedures to support appropriate outcomes.
4. Demonstrated ability to provide accurate and timely information through multiple customer contact channels.
5. Demonstrated ability to recognise matters requiring additional assistance and escalate them appropriately.
6. Demonstrated ability to report knowledge gaps, unclear procedures and difficult or non-standard issues to senior team members.
7. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders to support a consistent customer experience.
8. Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment and prioritise multiple tasks within required timeframes.
9. Strong problem-solving, interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills across multiple mediums, including telephone, ticketing tools and web chat.
10. Demonstrated ability to use a range of computer applications and to quickly learn new technologies and systems.
Desirable
1. Experience in an IT service desk, contact centre, university or large, complex organisation.
2. Experience using ServiceNow, Workday, ADP Payroll or similar service management and enterprise systems.
3. Knowledge of IT service management principles and customer support processes.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and short response to selection Criteria clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.
Please submit your documents as First_Last Name CV –JR51720
For further information about this position, please contact Rachel Ledgerwood via email [email protected]
Applications Close:
11 Nov 2026 11.59 pm
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 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.
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