- Full Time position
- Fixed term position – June 30, 2027
- Candidate to be based at La Trobe University Bundoora Campus
- Attractive salary commensurate with experience
- An exciting new opportunity to establish and manage two Suburban University Study Hubs in Hume and Epping, expanding access to tertiary education in the region.
About the position
The Director, Northern Suburbs Study Hub will establish and lead the operations of two Suburban University Study Hubs in Hume and Epping, enhancing access to tertiary education in Melbourne’s North. This dynamic role provides strategic leadership and operational oversight, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, student-centred support services aligned with La Trobe University and government priorities. The Director will oversee learning support, community engagement, and study facilities, collaborating with education providers and local stakeholders to drive student access, participation, and success in higher education.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have:
- Demonstrated strategic and leadership skills, effective engagement and project management skills and a proven record of accomplishment in designing, delivering and evaluating projects.
- Demonstrated experience and expertise in the management of significant human and material resources, or experience and expertise in the provision of strategic advice affecting the direction of the University.
- Strong leadership skills including the ability to negotiate, motivate, influence and build relationships.
- Proven record of developing innovative solutions and practical implementations for strategic change that directly impact and enhance student outcomes and performance.
- Highly developed knowledge of the higher education environment, including its internal and external drivers, challenges and performance indicators.
- Demonstrated capacity to effectively create and communicate new ideas to innovate service provision, promote collaboration within and amongst teams for innovation and lead continuous improvement with influence.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience in liaising with staff at all levels of an organisation, negotiating effective outcomes, consultation and facilitation.
Proven ability to deal with concepts, decisions and complex information or situations in an efficient and effective manner. Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills, and experience required for this position.
Welcome to Bundoora campus – Please click on the video link below:
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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 23rd February 2025
Recruitment Enquiries: Recruitment@latrobe.edu
Position Description below:
PD_ Director Northern Suburbs Study Hub.pdf
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.
