- Continuing, full-time position
- Based at our La Trobe Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus
- HEO7
- Salary starting at $106,472 per annum + 17% Superannuation
About the position
Reporting to the Senior Advisor, The Executive Officer in the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Future Growth) supports the planning, coordination, and delivery of key priorities across the portfolio. This includes executive reporting, portfolio initiatives, and employee experience planning.
The position is central to ensuring activities are well-connected, coordinated, and aligned with strategic objectives and the successful applicant will be responsible for providing high-level coordination and operational support, helping ensure the portfolio operates effectively.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have
- Demonstrated experience in a coordination, executive support or project support role within a complex organisation.
- Strong ability to synthesise information and prepare high-quality materials for senior stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently, exercise judgement and manage competing priorities.
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 11:55 pm on Monday, the 18th of May, 2026
Position Enquiries: Madison Hunt, Senior Advisor, Office of DVC (Future Growth)
E: m.hunt2@latrobe.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: Madeleine Parker, Talent Acquisition Consultant
E: m.parker@latrobe.edu.au
Position Description below:
NEW - Executive Officer Office of the DVC (Future Growth).docx
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 your suitability for the position;
- A sperate document addressing each dot point of the Key Selection Criteria outlined under the “Essential Criteria; Skills and knowledge required for the position” section in the Position Description; and
- 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.
La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful communities. Candidates will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, gender-based violence in previous employment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information to assist in determining suitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment, abuse or threats based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation liberty or autonomy.
