Jack

BENCI

Applied Chemist

& sCI. Communicator

Hello, I’m Jack…

And I’m always looking for the next challenge!

I’m an Applied Chemistry and Business, student and teacher at RMIT University. I pride myself on unrelenting determination to better myself and my peers at every opportunity. With a proven track record of excellence, innovation and leadership, I can’t wait to be a part of your next project.

My highlights include:

  • Researched and presented with the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency.

  • Successfully commercialised, managed and launched chemistry-based product offerings across Australia in the Children Entertainment Industry.

  • Graduated on the Vice Chancellor’s List of Academic Excellence from the Bachelor of Science (Applied Chemistry)/Bachelor of Business (Management).

  • Current 2025 College of STEM Nomination for the RMIT Award for Higher Education.

  • Advocated and consulted on Indigenous, international and domestic student academic interests, rights and responsibilities to Ngarara Willim and RMIT Library stakeholders.

Experience

  • Ngarara Willim Tutor (2022-)

    Current tutor for Ngarara Willim, educating vocational and higher education students within the Indigenous community. Proven aptitude in communicating complex topics to people of different educational backgrounds. Specialising in Business Management, Applied Sciences and general academic skills and abilities. Currently advocating for academic interests of Indigenous cohort.

  • Academic Skills Advisor - RMIT Library (2023)

    Successfully backfilled bachelor’s degree-expectant position as an undergraduate student to high achievement and project outcomes. Created digital materials, offered specialist support to students, and took leadership positions within teams to better organisational operations.

  • Research & Strategy Consultant

    Advised management and oversaw the ideation and design cycle of potential products and services within the organisation; most prominently: Brilliant Bubbles - a unique giant bubble formula that saw high-ROI and commercial success within the Greater Geelong area. Trained employees and established protocols to allow for sustained operations.

Projects

EDUCATION

Named on the RMIT Vice Chancellor’s List of Academic English.

bACHELOR OF sCIENCE (aPPLIED cHEMISTRY) WITH dISTINCTION

bACHELOR OF Business (Management) with Distinction

MEDIA APPEARANCES

Throughout my tenure within the RMIT Library, I scripted, edited and produced a variety of Chemistry educational videos, explaining various hard-to-understand chemical topics and concepts. Please find 2 of my standout videos here.

From a more entertainment perspective, I also own a gaming YouTube Channel, which features 20,000+ subscribers.

Volunteer Work

Awards

Vice Chancellor’s List of Academic Excellence

Cedar Pacific UniLodge Melbourne CBD Accommodation Scholarship

RMIT Award for Higher Education (FINALIST – ONGOING)

ROY AND IRIS SIMMONS AWARD (FINALIST)

IN2SCIENCE IMPACT AWARD (FINALIST) 

FINANCIAL GRANTS (Valued at $2300)

References

Let’s work together