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Overview:

RMIT University Commitment

RMIT is committed to the rights of students and staff to be safe, respected, valued, and treated as an equal in their place of study and work. All staff are expected to share this commitment and contribute to a safer community. While carrying out their role, staff are in a position of trust with students. Staff have a duty of care to report wellbeing concerns about students through the designated channels and uphold to the code of conduct. RMIT Vietnam expects all staff members to comply with its Code of Conduct, policies and procedures, which relate to legal and regulatory requirements and our ways of working.

Why RMIT University Vietnam?

RMIT Vietnam is committed to excellence, innovation, and social responsibility. We welcome applications from qualified and passionate individuals who share our values and vision. RMIT University has a global reputation and ranks 125th globally and 10th in Australia in QS World University Rankings 2026. To learn more about our rankings, please check out our latest facts and figures here Reputation and rankings - RMIT University

RMIT Vietnam has been honoured with the respectable HR Asia Award as Top Employer To Work For in Asia. To find out more about RMIT Vietnam and our current vacancies, please visit our website: https://www.rmit.edu.vn/careers

Your role

The Internship & External Engagement Coordinator is responsible for coordinating SSET internship programs as well as all external engagement activities to support the promotion of our academic programs across all RMIT Vietnam campuses. The appointee will work closely with the Manager, External Engagement & Events, Senior Program Managers/ Program Managers and multiple stakeholders including students, industry partners, academic and professional staff to ensure that students are successfully placed into high-quality internships. The role will also focus on building collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of School’s strategic engagement & events.

Reports to: Manager, External Engagement & Events

Indirect Report to: School Manager

Key Accountabilities

Internship coordination:

• Collaborate with and support the Career Department in planning, identifying and delivering suitable new internship opportunities and update industry contact databases for SSET accordingly.
• Meet with current intern students and their internship supervisors at workplaces to monitor and report on internship progress.
• Liaise with the lecturer to double-check and get the lecturer’s approval for internship descriptions proposed by students and Career Department, prior to internship commencements.
• Identify, prioritise and address action points or issues arising from internships through liaison with all stakeholders, including SSET Senior Program Managers, Career Department, and other student support services at RMIT.
• Report and make recommendations to academic and professional teams on a regular basis regarding the progress and outcomes of all relevant internship activities.
• Consult students on professional issues regarding internships and remind students of assignment requirements and deadlines, regularly monitor their internship progress.
• Maintain relationships with industry partners via company visits, Industry Advisory Committee meetings and other industry engaging activities.

External engagement coordination:

• Identify & develop industry partners for new programs
• Maintain relationships with industry partners via company visits, Industry Advisory Committee meetings, and other industry-engaging activities.
• Coordinate data on key stakeholder management and external engagement.
• Collaborate with Career Department in planning, identifying, and delivering suitable new internship opportunities.
• Coordinate with industry partners to find projects for Capstone students. Managing Work-Integrated- Learning (WIL) Agreement between RMIT Vietnam, Company & students for Capstone projects. Support Capstone Course Coordinator in all processes of Capstone Projects.
• Coordinate all strategic engagement activities under the School Strategic Plan.
• Undertake other duties as required by the line manager.

Key Selection Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields such as project management, engineering management or business management.
• Knowledge of the Science, Engineering, Technology, Psychology, and/or Aviation Management sectors in Vietnam including market trends is preferrable.
• Mature, self-motivated, results-oriented individual who enjoys working with both students and employers.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including negotiation, liaison, cross-cultural communication and report writing skills.
• Outstanding time management and meticulous organization skills.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and respond to multiple changing priorities while demonstrating sound judgment and exercising prudent decision making.
• Significant expertise and experience in the coordination of people and projects, and excellent management skills including the ability to plan and manage activities, to provide advice and to prioritise, monitor and evaluate work performance and flow.
• Ability to display appropriate behaviours in line with the position and RMIT Values

Additional Information

• Contract duration: 12 months
• Highly competitive gross salary
• Annual leave: 1 day per working month
• Private Insurance
• Free use of onsite sports and fitness facilities
• Library on campus and online - access to the RMIT Australia online library

English Proficiency

English is the language of teaching and communication at RMIT Vietnam. For this role, the minimum requirement is IELTS General 6.0 (or equivalent Linguaskill 160).

To be eligible for this position you must be a Vietnamese citizen. Applications received from non-Vietnamese candidates will not be considered.

To Apply

Please submit your CV, cover letter, qualifications, ID, and address your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ button.

Important Notice

• Please ensure your application is submitted through our Workday system on the RMIT Careers page. We do not accept applications through other means.
• RMIT Vietnam will never request any fees or payments during the application process. Be vigilant about scams asking for payment to apply.
• For any questions or support, feel free to reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at employment@rmit.edu.vn

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Applications Close:

30 thg 7 2025 11.59 pm

RMIT University Vietnam (RMIT Vietnam) is a campus of RMIT University. RMIT Vietnam is creating an innovative research, teaching and learning culture. We are committed to providing internationally recognised high-quality education and professional training for our students, clients and members of the community. As an internationally recognised Australian university based in Asia, RMIT Vietnam is assisting in the development of human resources capability in Vietnam and the region.

https://www.rmit.edu.vn/about-us