- Full-time, Fixed term position until 31 December 2026
- Campus independent - Can be based at La Trobe University’s Melbourne (Bundoora),Victorian regional campuses or Sydney Campus.
- Competitive salary, including 17% Superannuation
About the position
The School of Education has a long and distinctive history of progressive and socially engaged teaching and research in education. The School provides for the professional preparation of teachers and educators in early childhood, primary, secondary, community, outdoor and higher education.
This position is responsible for the provision of high-level administrative support for the partnership portfolios, including the Nexus program. The role involves initiating, executing and completing various projects and activities that support the implementation of the School of Education’s strategic and business plans. This position will offer executive support to the Associate Dean Partnerships, assisting with a range of administrative activities needed to achieve objectives within their portfolio.
The position holder may be required to undertake travel to other La Trobe University campuses.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have
- An undergraduate degree in any area relevant to the position with at least 4 years subsequent experience; or extensive experience and management expertise; or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, especially the capacity to work collaboratively and cooperatively in small teams.
- Demonstrated organisation and problem-solving skills, with an ability to manage several different projects concurrently.
- Demonstrated high level of self-motivation and personal management skills.
- Proven ability to focus on objectives rather than procedures and precedents.
- Demonstrated ability to form a detailed knowledge of academic and administrative policies and the interrelationships between a range of policies and activities.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders to achieve stated outcomes.
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
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Benefits:
- 17% employer contributed superannuation
- On site child care facilities
- 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 Wednesday 27th November 2024.
Position Enquiries: Professor Miriam Tanti, Associate Dean, Academic Partnerships, E. m.tanti@latrobe.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: Jacqueline Lava, Talent Acquisition Consultant, E. j.lava@latrobe.edu.au
Position Description below:
PD - Project Officer, Partnerships.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;
- 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.
