Studio Assistant - AUD

About the role

RMIT is looking for a Studio Assistant for its School of Architecture and Urban Design (AUD) in Melbourne. The role supports staff and students with studio-based and blended learning, offers peer-to-peer mentoring and helps with the Learning and Teaching functions of the school. It also contributes to a collaborative and inclusive culture, assists with teaching and learning activities, events and exhibitions, and helps keep studio and exhibition spaces set up and functioning.

Key responsibilities

• Support the student enquiry hot desk according to rosters, and give ad-hoc help to school events and student representative committees.
• Give students and staff instruction on current studio-based technologies and provide peer-to-peer mentoring.
• Prepare studios and equipment so students and staff can learn and teach effectively.
• Provide first-level support for learning technologies such as audio-visual hardware and software, monitor their status and report maintenance needs to Facilities and IT Services.
• Monitor studio environments, report issues to Facilities, and support students' understanding of occupational health and safety.
• Handle general administration and work closely with the Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning).

Required profile

• Current student of the School of Architecture and Urban Design during any tenured employment period.
• Knowledge of OH&S practices and safe working procedures is an advantage.
• Appointment is subject to a Working with Children Check and other checks required for the role.

Required skills

• Good knowledge of studio-based activities in a design school and strong communication skills.
• Current information technology skills and working knowledge of the printing systems and software used in the school's academic disciplines.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team and follow through assignments efficiently.