- Full time
- Secondment opportunity - Fixed Term until 30/11/26
- Campus Independent
- Salary from $106,472 plus 17% superannuation
About the position
Reporting to the Manager, Research Impact, this role is in the Research Performance Team. The role supports the generation of research impact across the University and is responsible for gathering evidence to document and measure impact.
Main duties include:
- Liaise with researchers to identify and record impact activity to support central reporting and strategic planning;
- Gather and store evidence pertaining to impact activity to ensure that impact narratives are appropriately documented;
- Prepare communications regarding research impact activity, including webpage updates.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have:
- Degree including a research component with subsequent relevant experience, or equivalent professional experience leading to the development of either specialist expertise or broad knowledge;
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills;
- Proficiency in record-keeping and data collection;
- Ability to liaise with stakeholders and communicate complex information;
- Ability to set priorities and deliver on agreed objectives.
The following knowledge and skills are desirable:
- Knowledge of the Australian and/or international university research context, in particular industry engagement and/or impact;
- Knowledge of SharePoint and/or basic web editing skills.
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
PD - Coordinator Research Impact.pdf
Benefits
- 17% employer contributed superannuation
- Private Health Insurance discount
- Plus, many more, click HERE
How to apply
Closing date: By 11:55pm on Tuesday 23rd June 2026
Position Enquiries: Helen Slaney, Manager Research Impact
Email: H.Slaney@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; 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.
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.
