- Full Time position
- Fixed term position – 30 January 2026
- Candidate to be based at La Trobe University Bundoora Campus
- Attractive salary commensurate with experience
- An exciting opportunity to shape the student experience
About the position
The Senior Manager, Prevention and Inclusion reports to the Director, Student Engagement and Inclusion and is responsible for leading the Prevention and Inclusion team, which focuses on primary prevention, health promotion, training, and education. This role oversees the development, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based projects and capacity-building initiatives that foster a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment across La Trobe University.
The Senior Manager will also provide strategic advice to the Deputy Director, Student Engagement and Inclusion, and other University leaders, with a focus on sexual harm prevention, mental health and wellbeing, neurodiversity, accessibility, and inclusion.
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 prevention projects, health promotion initiatives and mental health, wellbeing and inclusion training programs.
- Demonstrated capability and experience to synthesise knowledge and convert it into innovative and sector-leading primary prevention initiatives.
- Demonstrated high level of theoretical and applied knowledge in professional area of expertise.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience in liaising with staff at all levels of an organisation, negotiating effective outcomes, consultation and facilitation of group discussions.
- Proven ability to deal with concepts, decisions and complex information or situations in an efficient and effective manner.
- Proven record of developing innovative solutions and practical implementations for strategic change.
- Demonstrated experience in developing innovative solutions and contributing to strategic planning, including a demonstrated ability to develop and implement policies and practice and developing innovative solutions in pursuit of continuous improvement.
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills, and experience required for this position.
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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 11:55 pm Monday 10th March 2025
Recruitment Enquiries: Recruitment@latrobe.edu
Position Description below:
PD - Senior Manager Prevention and Inclusion.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.
