Details - Senior Coordinator, Wellbeing and Respect

• Part time - 0.6FTE
• Continuing
• Campus Independent
• Salary HEO7 starting from $103,171 plus 17% superannuation (pro-rated)

About the position

The Prevention and Inclusion team drives effective whole-of-institution outcomes aligned with the La Trobe Strategic Plan 2025–2030, maximising impact in student equity, inclusivity, cohesion, and safety. This body of work, known as Respect at La Trobe, focuses on working within and alongside La Trobe communities to enhance and sustain health-promoting environments, through the values, behaviours, norms, cultures, policies, systems and structures at La Trobe; and contributing to the evidence of what works.

The Senior Coordinator, Wellbeing and Respect, contributes to achieving this purpose as part of the Prevention and Inclusion team, reporting to the Manager, Wellbeing and Inclusion.

Duties will include but not limited to:

• Coordinate and collaborate on cross-portfolio and cross-divisional project implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the Respect at La Trobe Action Plans and Respect Outcomes Framework in compliance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence.
• Contribute to strengthening high-level advocacy, leadership and governance within La Trobe to drive systemic change towards rights, respect and equity.
• Engage in collaborative networks and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to address social issues that impact student health at La Trobe.
• Assist in enhancing individual and University teams’ knowledge and skills to support colleagues to integrate social determinants of health into their work.
• Raise awareness of, contribute to, and connect with existing health-promoting social movements within La Trobe and across the community.
• Contribute to building and responding to the research and evidence of what enables healthy communities.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• Demonstrated skills in social research, evaluation or interpretation of data.
• Demonstrated critical writing and narrative crafting skills with the ability to clearly and persuasively translate technical information into audience-appropriate material.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, especially the capacity to work collaboratively and cooperatively in small cross-divisional teams, with academics, professional staff, student leaders and external organisations.
• Ability to apply theoretical knowledge or management, project or policy expertise to bring together diverse and sometimes conflicting information to solve problems.
• A thorough understanding of how to apply a social determinants of health approach within the university as an institution, and in consideration of its external environments (e.g., government legislative, guidelines and requirements).

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

 PD - Senior Coordinator Wellbeing and Respect.pdf

Benefits 

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

How to apply 

Closing date:  By 11:55pm on Tuesday 7^th April 2026

Position Enquiries: Megan Campbell, Manager Wellbeing & Inclusion

Email: Megan.Campbell@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries: recruitment@latrobe.edu.au  

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, outlining your skills and suitablility for the position and,
• An up-to-date resume.

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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

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