- Optionales Büro in Barcelona
Overview:
Based in Barcelona, collaborative and dynamic international team
High level in English and working rights in Spain
Full time, fixed term with hybrid working arrangements
18,000 Euros per annum
RMIT Europe is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic Operations Assistant to join our dynamic Operations team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day functioning of RMIT’s European hub, supporting a broad range of administrative, logistical, and operational activities in a collaborative and international environment.
The Operations Assistant will provide vital administrative support across multiple teams, including the Operations team, Engagement team, EU Project Office, and other staff involved in operational delivery. The aim is to help ensure the efficient and effective running of the RMIT Europe office.
This role combines administrative responsibilities with coordination and communication tasks, all geared toward streamlining daily operations, enhancing internal processes, and contributing to the overall efficiency and success of the organisation.
The Operations Assistant will be mentored and supervised by the Executive Assistant.
Please note: This is a new graduate position (12 months) and therefore no prior professional experience is required. An individual training plan will be developed in line with the objectives of the trainee.
To be successful in this position, you will have:
Possession of a university degree, a mid or higher-level qualification, a specialist or professional master’s degree, or a vocational training certificate in Spain in secretarial work, management, economics and business, or related fields—completed within the last three years (or five years for individuals with a disability)
Not previously contracted in training (contrato en prácticas) for more than one year in a different company.
Excellent communication skills.
Excellent organisational, time management and numeracy skills
Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Self-motivation, excellent attention to detail and capacity to accurately capture data
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Good computer literacy across a wide range of programs and applications
Enjoys learning and problem solving
About us.
RMIT Europe, is a creative and dynamic hub of RMIT university based in the heart of Barcelona. It is a centre that is successfully extending RMIT University's international engagement in Europe and strategically growing the university’s collaborative research and education activity in Europe. RMIT Europe is led by the Executive Director on behalf of the RMIT Europe Board. It facilitates RMIT's collaboration in the development of innovative pan-European projects attracting global knowledge from Europe, Australia and Asia to deliver local impact.
The objectives for RMIT Europe are to:
Strengthen RMIT's reputation and profile in Europe and globally
Increase research funding and activity, with a focus on European partnerships and funding sources
Develop collaborative opportunities for education with European partners
Strategically focus RMIT international experiences for staff and students with European partners and grow opportunities for RMIT students
Leverage and grow industry partnerships to support the quality and relevance of our education and to ensure the impact of our research
What we offer.
37-hour work week
22 days annual leave plus 4 personal leave days
Flexible salary benefits (meals, transport, healthcare, kindergarten)
Free coffee, weekly free fruit
For more details, please see the position description link below.
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Applications close on 15th of August 2025 at 11.59pm
Bring your whole self to work
We are better for our diversity. When we listen to those who are different to us, or challenge us, we grow stronger together. When we feel like we belong, we can achieve so much more. We respect each other, embrace our differences and build a sense of belonging in our team and beyond.
We are proud that our dedication to diversity has been recognised by a broad spectrum of external organisations. Visit our Linkedin Life pages to learn more and see some of our most recent wins.
RMIT has a strong dhumbali (commitment) to the employment, development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within a culturally safe environment; we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
RMIT is a Disability Confident Recruitment Team and we are happy to adjust the recruitment process for your accessibility requirements. Please contact us at [email protected] telling us your preferred type of communication and we will be in touch as soon as possible to discuss your requirements.
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.
We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
Applications Close:
15 Aug 2025 11.59 pmRMIT Europe is the European hub of RMIT University, one of Australia's largest tertiary institutions. Based in Barcelona, we're focused on expanding RMIT’s reputation as a global university of technology, design and enterprise.
