Program Director - Campus Culture and EngagementJoin to apply for the Program Director - Campus Culture and Engagement role at RMIT UniversityProgram Director - Campus Culture and EngagementJoin to apply for the Program Director - Campus Culture and Engagement role at RMIT UniversityGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.OverviewShape the future of how people learn, work, connect, and thrive across RMIT’s campuses.Create lasting impact across one of Australia's most innovative universities.Based at RMIT’s Melbourne City campus.OverviewProgram Director – Campus Culture and EngagementShape the future of how people learn, work, connect, and thrive across RMIT’s campuses.Create lasting impact across one of Australia's most innovative universities.Based at RMIT’s Melbourne City campus.About The RoleRMIT is seeking an experienced and dynamic Program Director – Campus Culture and Engagement to lead a university-wide transformation that places wellbeing, inclusion, and connection at the heart of everything we do.Reporting directly to the Chief People Officer, this role is a rare opportunity to deliver a flagship strategic program focused on redefining campus culture, enhancing wellbeing, and embedding inclusive and connected ways of working. The outcomes of this program will be visible at the highest levels of the organisation, contributing to staff engagement, workplace productivity and the student experience.Working in close partnership with senior stakeholders to design and embed new ways of working you will lead a small, focused team and collaborate with academic and professional staff, students, and external partners to deliver outcomes with lasting impact.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and lead delivery of a significant organisational culture initiative developing evidence-based approaches to hybrid work initiative aligned to RMIT’s strategy and values.Engage stakeholders across multiple campuses and functions, championing co-design and inclusive practice.Oversee governance, evaluation, and reporting structures to track success and align delivery with university priorities.Implement a comprehensive change and communications strategy to embed hybrid work and campus culture reforms.Lead a small, high-performing project team and build delivery capability across the university.Deliver measurable outcomes across culture, connection, wellbeing, and hybrid workplace transformation.The successful candidate will be a seasoned strategic change leader with the experience, confidence, and capability to influence all levels of the University.To Be Successful In This Role, You Will BringDemonstrated success leading strategic, high-profile programs focused on workplace, cultural, or behavioural change in large, complex organisations.Proven ability to design and implement transformation programs that drive inclusive and sustainable change.Strong capability in stakeholder influence, communication, and strategic planning.A track record of change leadership and innovation, ideally involving hybrid or post-pandemic work design and models.Financial acumen and experience managing significant program budgets and resources.An inclusive and collaborative leadership style with strong people management skills.Desirable experience in the tertiary sector and/or with co-design methodologies.QualificationsTertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Project Management, Organisational Psychology, Change Management, or a related field.Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.How To ApplyPlease submit your CV and covering letter addressing your interest and 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 hyperlinked below or contact Larisa Ahadi at Larisa.ahadi@rmit.edu.auApplications ClosePosition Description - Program Director – Campus Culture and Engagement22 June 2025 11.59 pmRMIT 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 talentsupport@rmit.edu.au or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers.We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.Seniority levelSeniority levelNot ApplicableEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionBusiness Development and SalesIndustriesHigher EducationReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at RMIT University by 2xGet notified about new Engagement Director jobs in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPSMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoDirector, People & Culture (12m Parental leave cover)Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 days agoImplementation and Activation Associate DirectorMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 days agoDirector of Product Marketing at Rome2Rio (Remote, Australia & US )Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia A$180,000.00-A$200,000.00 2 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks agoDIRECTOR – ABORIGINAL ENGAGEMENT AND PARTNERSHIPSMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoImplementation & Activation Associate Director - PerformanceMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 days agoCremorne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia A$111,500.00-A$111,500.00 1 week agoFootscray, Victoria, Australia 10 hours agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 4 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 5 hours agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 10 hours agoPerformance Director (Advertising Agency)Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoDirector of Business Operations @ Rossbourne SchoolMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 7 hours agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia $130,000.00-$135,000.00 3 weeks agoExecutive Director – Regulatory Operations Division SES Band 1Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 4 days agoAssociate Director/Director, Performance MarketingMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 6 days agoSunshine West, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoThomastown, Victoria, Australia 3 hours agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoProject Execution Director - Surface FacilitiesMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 days agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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