Casual Campaign - Coordinator Research Impact
Job No.:569380
Work type:Casual
- Full time, casual position for an immediate start
- Fixed Term for up to 6 months
- Higher Education Officer Level 7 casual rate $66.20 per hour + super
- Based on site at Melbourne (Bundoora) campus
- Work with inspiring people who are driven to make a difference
Reporting to the Manager, Research Impact, this role is located in the Research Performance Team.
About the role:
- Liaise with researchers to identify and record impact activity to support central reporting and strategic planning;
- Gather and store evidence pertaining to impact activity to ensure that impact narratives are appropriately documented;
- Prepare communications regarding research impact activity, including webpage updates.
Selection criteria:
The successful candidate must demonstrate possession of the following knowledge and skills:
- Degree including a research component with subsequent relevant experience, or equivalent professional experience leading to the development of either specialist expertise or broad knowledge;
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills;
- Knowledge of the Australian and/or international university research context, in particular industry engagement and/or impact;
- Proficiency in record-keeping and data collection;
- Ability to liaise with stakeholders and communicate complex information;
- Ability to set priorities and deliver on agreed objectives.
Knowledge of SharePoint and/or basic web editing skills are desirable.
Application procedure
Please send your CV and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the selection criteria above to impact@latrobe.edu.au. Only shortlisted candidates will be called to interview.
Applications close by 11:55pm Sunday 24 August 2025
For inquiries about this position, please contact Dr Helen Slaney (Manager, Research Impact) h.slaney@latrobe.edu.au
All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
Why La Trobe:
- Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you’ll collaborate with community and industry to create impact.
- Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses – the perfect hub for industry, students and academics
- Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in the future
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