Who is RMIT Online?
As a subsidiary of RMIT University, we deliver world-class digital learning experiences designed for the future of work. Our agile and passionate team is dedicated to building a ‘community of lifelong learners,’ equipping professionals with the skills they need to stay competitive in an evolving job market.
By partnering with industry leaders like REA Group, Adobe, and Amazon Web Services, we create structured yet flexible education solutions that blend cutting-edge digital tools with real-world expertise.
Our Future Skills short courses are tailored for busy professionals, focusing on critical, in-demand areas. Each 6 to 8-week course is:
✔ 100% online for ultimate flexibility
✔ Co-designed with industry to ensure real-world relevance
✔ Led by seasoned industry mentors who guide and support learners
✔ Available in public or private cohorts for individual or enterprise learning
As technology transforms industries, the demand for upskilling and reskilling has never been greater. With over 80 courses covering key future workforce capabilities, we help organisations bridge skills gaps, develop leadership potential, and retain top talent. Every course culminates in a certified digital credential, validating learners’ expertise in the skills that matter most.
Tell me about the role
In today's dynamic business environment, the demand for financial leadership is greater than ever, and we're searching for a dedicated and knowledgeable individual to join us as an Industry Mentor for our Finance for Business Leaders course.
Embrace a flexible commitment of 4-8 hours per week, fully remote, allowing you to work from any corner of Australia! Your main responsibility will be hosting weekly webinars where you'll dive into course content, address queries, and, most importantly, share compelling stories from your industry involvement to inspire career progression among course participants.
As an Industry Mentor, you'll actively support learners through our Learning Management System (LMS) and Slack platforms. The 6-week program features specific milestones and culminates in a final project, where your valuable feedback will be instrumental.
Each student is entitled to a 15-minute, one-on-one session with their dedicated mentor, which allows students to seek advice, gain insights, and receive the support needed to thrive in the course. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the learning journey of aspiring professionals!
Let’s talk about you!
You excel in empowering both aspiring and seasoned business leaders, guiding them to master essential financial skills crucial for achieving strategic goals. Your excitement stems from the opportunity to share your expertise, leading learners in developing competencies in research, budgeting, forecasting, financial report analysis, and risk assessment.
Your passion for financial leadership is evident, and your drive to assist others in mastering these vital skills is unwavering. The prospect of shaping the next generation of financial leaders fills you with enthusiasm. If you are eager to be the catalyst that inspires and elevates others in their financial leadership journey.
To be successful as an Industry Mentor, you will have:
- Several years of industry experience, including exposure to the Australian banking sector.
- Ability to critically analyse organisational goals, financial drivers and risks, and develop comprehensive forecasts.
- Ability to gather relevant data, identify KPIs, and implement reporting strategies to support real-time decision-making and operationalise forecasts.
- Ability to present forecasts to stakeholders, clearly justifying decisions, assumptions, risks, and KPIs to influence business outcomes
- Effective communication skills to engage and collaborate with a diverse group of learners.
- A can-do attitude and the ability to take on feedback and reflect on best practice.
- Availability during business hours to host weekly webinars and support our learners
Why work with us?
This is an amazing opportunity to help shape the future of work and share your skills and insights with people who are genuinely interested in the subject matter.
You will be joining a fantastic and diverse community of online teachers and mentors. If you have ever considered a mentoring/teaching role, then this is a perfect stepping stone! The role is flexible with timing, so you can work around other commitments.
If you are passionate about your industry and want to share that enthusiasm with online learners, then this is a wonderful opportunity for you!
Ticking your boxes? Here is how to express your interest…
Please send us your resume along with a brief cover letter addressing your relevant finance expertise and how you could make an impact on our learners.
Need more convincing?
As a mentor at RMIT Online, you will get access to some incredible benefits such as discounted prices on our Future Skills courses, professional coaching, access to a network of highly skilled professionals who are helping us navigate the world of work and the future of education.
You will help shape the future of education too…
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.