Technical Purchasing Officer

Overview Full‑time, Continuing position Salary HEW 6 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements Based at the Bundoora campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University About The Position This position serves as the primary contact for all laboratory and specialist‑space purchasing across the STEM College. The Technical Purchasing Officer will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate and streamline all administrative tasks related to raising purchase orders. The role is responsible for ensuring all orders comply with government and RMIT requirements, including attaching the necessary safety documentation, identifying and reporting non‑compliant practices, and providing informed advice on purchasing processes and standards. Qualifications & Experience Experience in using Workday or similar purchasing software Experience in a scientific/technical purchasing role preferable Demonstrated attention to detail Strong communication skills Proven high level of accurate data entry skills across a high volume Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including Word and Excel and office online programs Please note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children, Medical Assessment and National Police Check. About the College The STEM College holds a leading position and expertise in the science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and health (STEM) fields. We are uniquely positioned to influence and partner with industry as never before. The STEM College is a community of exceptional STEM researchers, teachers, inventors, designers and game‑changers, supported by talented professional staff. We offer higher education programs across all STEM disciplines at the Bachelor, Master and PhD levels, and ensure our students experience an education that is work‑aligned and life‑changing. The College is renowned for its exemplary research in many STEM areas including advanced manufacturing and design, computing technologies, health innovation and translational medicine, nano materials and devices, and sustainable systems. Our brilliant researchers attract funding from government and industry sources. Industry is at the heart of what we do. It ensures our research has real‑world impact and our students are truly work‑ready. We have established new hubs of industry‑connected digital innovation and endeavour and are engaging with global STEM organisations at scale. Our diversity and shared values empower our work, and we are proud of the College’s inclusive, caring culture. We offer a safe, dynamic work environment, and support every member of our community to achieve their potential. The College appointed Victoria’s first ever Dean of STEMM, Diversity & Inclusion in 2020, and this role drives gender equity, diversity and inclusion strategies across the College. The STEM College employs 1,000 staff who deliver onshore and offshore programs to approximately 20,000 students. We are here to positively impact the world and create the next generation of STEM leaders. To Apply Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the Apply link at the top of this page. For further information about this position, please see the Position Description or contact Applications Close: 4 Jan :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. 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 or visit our Careers page for more contact information - We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant. #J-18808-Ljbffr