• Full-Time, Fixed Term position up until early 2028
• Campus Independent (can be located at Bundoora or any of our VIC regional campuses) location
• Classification: HEO4 - Base salary from $77,688 + 17% superannuation
• Hybrid work model support

About the position

The Onboarding Officer is responsible to assist and support the processing of Recruitment Contracts and Onboarding for incoming and existing La Trobe University staff in particular the payroll processing, support of People and Culture Systems and payroll and onboarding compliance, as well as supporting the engagement program of new staff to the University.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• Completion of a Diploma level qualification with relevant work-related experience; or completion of a Certificate IV with relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience or on the job training.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Quality, appropriateness and timeliness of advice in response to enquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to organise own and other’s activities to meet objectives.
• Ability to contribute to procedures and systems within the work area.
• Willingness to learn and take initiative.
• Relevant generalised administration experience in a similar role with ability to complete quick and accurate data entry activities and the ability to self-check work.
• Understand Microsoft Office suite including word processing, email creation and management and basic Excel functionality.

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

  50151535 Onboarding Officer.pdf

Benefits

• 17% superannuation
• Private Health Insurance discount
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How to apply

Closing date:  By 11:55pm Wednesday 10 June 2026

Position Enquiries:    Nikki Wright, Senior Onboarding Officer

Email:  Nikki.Wright@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries:  Talent Acquisition Operations Officer, Yola El-hassanieh;

Email:  Y.El-hassanieh@latrobe.edu.au

Please submit an online application ONLY and mustinclude the following documents to be considered:

• An up to date resume; and
• 1 page cover letter addressing your interest and suitability for this position.

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

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants 

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

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.

Our commitment to safety

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.

National Code on Gender Based Violence in Higher Education

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.