• 3 years fixed term position
• Candidate can be based at any of La Trobe University campuses
• Attractive salary commensurate with experience
• Exciting new position to shape the student experience
• Full Time position

About the position

The Deputy Director, Student Engagement and Inclusion reports to the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Student Experience and Employability and is responsible for leading the management and implementation of the University’s strategic initiatives to strengthen student engagement and experience outcomes and support inclusion and equity for students and staff.

As a senior leader, the Deputy Director leads teams accountable for improving institutional student engagement outcomes across all campuses and the outcomes for inclusion and prevention that contribute to the creation of a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for the La Trobe community.  

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• Ability to develop and lead a strategic vision for programs and services delivered by Student Engagement and the Prevention and Inclusion teams in support of La Trobe’s strategic priorities. 
• A proven track record in the higher education sector developing, leading and delivering strategic initiatives to improve student experience, engagement, retention, equity, and inclusion outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience as a senior leader with highly developed communication skills, an ability to lead and motivate others and deliver best practice approaches in program and service delivery.
• Ability to support shared purpose, be accountable, think strategically, and harness information and opportunities to reinforce the vision for the future of the University.
• Demonstrated senior leadership experience meeting relevant University obligations with respect to compliance, policy, safety, and legislative requirements.
• Highly developed key stakeholder management skills and experience and the ability to provide strategic advice to University leaders on matters relating to student engagement and prevention and inclusion strategies.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills, and experience required for this position.

Benefits:

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• On site child care facilities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Closing date:  By 11:55pm Sunday 2^nd  March 2025

Position Enquiries:    Recruitment@latrobe.edu.au

Position Description below:

 FINAL PD Deputy Director Student Engagement and Inclusion.pdf

Previous applicants are not required to re-apply for the position.

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• Cover letter addressing the Position Description.
• An up-to-date resume.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants 
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

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.