About the position

La Trobe University is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Officer, Strategy and Planning to join our dynamic team within the Office of the Provost. This pivotal role will provide support to effective planning, decision-making, and continuous improvement activities across the Office of the Provost and Schools. The successful candidates will be responsible for managing datasets and providing analysis and insights to inform decision-making processes, as well as coordinating Senior University Governance and Joint Discipline Committees.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have

· Analytical and Technical Proficiency: Intermediate skills in Excel with the ability to analyse and interpret data to provide valuable insights.

· Strong Communication and Organisational Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, along with the ability to coordinate meetings, agendas, actions, and minutes for Governance Committees. Ensure compliance with the LTU policy suite, through policy interpretation, measured guidance and expectation setting with senior members of the University.

Problem-Solving and Innovation: The capacity to generate original ideas and offer innovative solutions, address complex issues, and effectively solve problems.

· Customer Service and Team Collaboration: A focus on providing excellent service and support, and the ability to work collaboratively with different departments to achieve project goals.

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

How to apply

Closing date: Sunday May 11, 2025 Position Enquiries: Lindsay Suthers via email l.suthers@latrobe.edu.au

Position Description below:  50148383 - PD Senior Officer Strategy and Planning (5).docx

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

Previous applicants need not apply.

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

· An up to date resume; and

· A separate document addressing each essential and desirable bullet point in the Key Selection Criteria which is located in the position description.

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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.