- Deliver strategic programs that improve student success and employability outcomes
- Partner with leaders to drive innovation and enhance the student experience
- Full Time / Continuing / Campus Independent / HEO9
About the position
Working directly with the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Student Experience and Employability), this role leads the design, coordination and delivery of strategic programs across student experience, employability, student administration and integrity.
The position provides high-level planning, governance, reporting and strategic advice; coordinates complex cross-University initiatives; and strengthens the monitoring and evaluation of portfolio impact. It will support an integrated student lifecycle, continuous service improvement and the University’s ambitions for student satisfaction and AI-enabled transformation.
Duties at this level:
- Responsible for program development, planning and implementation, as prioritised by the PVC, to manage programs of work across the division, considering the implications now and in the longer term, to objectives.
- Provide strategic support and advice to the PVC for integration of a range of internal and external policies and demands, and an ability to achieve objectives operating within complex organisation structures.
- Lead work and projects requiring the planning, development and review of major professional, management or administrative policies at a senior management level.
- Work across the whole Student Experience and Employability division to ensure there is a comprehensive alignment between initiatives and the division’s strategic objectives.
Skills and knowledge:
- A degree, extensive management expertise and supporting experience, or postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience, or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.
- Demonstrated ability to write quality and timely senior level reports, and provide analysis of data, across a range of domains including: external regulators, academic and management committees, key stakeholder groups and other substantial programs of work within the university.
- A growth mindset, with a demonstrated ability to adapt to evolving operating and strategic needs, with significant experience in technological advancements (including use of AI and other digital platforms) for student experience.
- Strong project management, time management, and multitasking abilities, with highly effective communication skills.
Please refer to the position description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
How to apply
Closing date: Wednesday 30th September, 2026 at 11:55pm
Position Enquiries: Dr Naomi Dempsey, PVC (Student Experience and Employability, DVC Academic, Email: N.Dempsey@latrobe.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: Vicki Stavrou, Senior Talent Partner, Strategy and Senior Appointments Email: v.stavrou@latrobe.edu.au
Position Description below:
PD-HEO9 - Program Manager, Strategy and Planning.pdf
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
- Cover letter and
- An up-to-date resume
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.
