Studio Assistant

Overview:

Applications are open to students currently enrolled in the School for Architecture & Design. 

The Studio Mentor will monitor HE based studio and self-directed learning environments to ensure facilities and equipment are set up and operating effectively and maintained in a clean and safe condition. The Studio Mentor will ensure any issues identified are reported and rectified in accordance with University processes and Occupational Health and Safety requirements.

 The Studio Mentor will be responsible for supporting and encouraging best use of, and safe practice in studios and self-directed learning spaces. The Studio Mentor will provide guidance and support in studios and on occasion demonstrations to staff and students about facilities, software and equipment.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide support and instruction to students and staff in relation to studio based environments.
• Support students on matters in regard to the use of software, printers, studio based soft modelling and facilities.
• Prepare studios to ensure students and staff are able to obtain positive learning and teaching outcomes – ensuring furniture is in the right place and studios are fit for purpose.
• Educate students and staff in regard to occupational health and safety requirements in studio environments and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
• Monitor all school-based studio environments to ensure facilities and equipment are set up and operating effectively and maintained in a clean and safe condition.
• Provide support to students with regard to projects, models and the installation of exhibitions as required.
• Ensure any issues identified are reported and rectified in accordance with University processes and Occupational Health and Safety requirements.

Key Selection Criteria

Good knowledge and expertise in studio-based activities associated with a design school. Strong communication skills with the ability to provide both written and verbal instruction to a range of audiences. A demonstrated willingness to deliver inventive and flexible solutions to staff and students.  A willingness to take on new challenges, and organise workload to ensure timely completion of tasks. Demonstrated knowledge and application of OH&S legislation and regulations particularly in regard to teaching and studio environments. Demonstrated current information technology and computer aided design skills. Demonstrated ability to work co-operatively as a member of a team with the ability to respond to the changing needs of the School.

Applications are open to students currently enrolled in the School for Architecture & Design. 

Applications Close:

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.

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