• Campus independent—Can be based at La Trobe University’s Melbourne (Bundoora) or Victorian regional campuses
• Fixed Term until 31/12/2026
• Full-time position
• HEO7 Classification level
• Base salary from $106,472 per annum + 17% Superannuation
• Work with inspiring people who are driven to make a difference

About the position

The Student Advisor (Accessibility) provides specialised advice and advocacy for students seeking accessibility support. The role supports students by monitoring their progress and providing tailored, proactive interventions to help ensure their academic success.

Student Advisors may be assigned to support specific student cohorts (for example, by discipline, campus location or mode of study). A key focus of the role is supporting students who may be considered ‘at risk’, providing case-managed advice and support to improve outcomes for individual students and the broader student cohort.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have;

• An undergraduate degree in any area relevant to the posiƟon with at least 4 years subsequent experience; or extensive experience and management experƟse; or an equivalent alternate combinaƟon of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, especially the capacity to work collaboraƟvely and cooperaƟvely within a team.
• Demonstrated management and leadership skills with successful experience in managing and leading staff to promote a cohesive and effecƟve team and managing workflows.
• Demonstrated organisaƟon and problem-solving skills, with an ability to manage several different projects concurrently.
• Demonstrated skills in research, evaluaƟon or interpretaƟon of data.

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

Welcome Video - Victorian Regional campuses – See link below;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-NZBy693Go

Benefits:

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

How to apply

Closing date:  By 11:55pm Sunday the 22^nd of March, 2026

Position Enquiries: Rey Perera, Team Leader - Student Advising

Email: Rey.Perera@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries: Madeleine Parker, Talent Acquisition Consultant

Email: m.parker@latrobe.edu.au

Position description:

 HEO7-Student Advisor (Accessibility)- 50146692 1.0 fixed (1).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 your suitability for the position (max 1 page); 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.

Why La Trobe: 

• Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you’ll collaborate with community and industry to create impact. 
• Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses – the perfect hub for industry, students and academics 
• Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in the future

La Trobe’s Cultural Qualities:

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.