Details - Senior Engagement Support Coordinator Bendigo

About the Role
Reporting directly to the Head of Campus, you'll be a key player in this senior role, to help bring to life the university’s Regional Growth and Innovation 2030 Strategy particularly through building strong relationships with community, industry, partners and stakeholders. This is your chance to shape meaningful collaborations that deliver opportunities for students and staff – from internships and research projects to events and outreach programs.

Your day-to-day will involve:

• Driving partnerships with local businesses, community organisations, and government
• Coordinating impactful engagement, initiatives and events with key stakeholders
• Promoting the campus and university through these relationships with community, industry and partners
• Supporting programs like Regional Connect to enhance student experience
• Contributing to a wider regional team to create a consistent engagement strategy across campuses

About You
You’re an experienced professional with a strong track record in stakeholder engagement, ,  community development and have an eye for detail for delivery through activities, and events. You thrive on collaboration, are proactive, and have a knack for creative communication.

You will bring:

• A relevant degree plus 4 or more years of experience (or equivalent knowledge and experience)
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities
• A flair for content creation and promotional communication
• Confidence working both independently and within a passionate team
• Flexibility and resilience in a dynamic, changing environment

Why La Trobe

• Be part of a university making a real impact in regional Victoria
• Work on a campus that values innovation, care, accountability, and connection
• Enjoy a supportive and flexible work environment
• Access amazing staff benefits – Click here to learn more

At La Trobe, this isn’t just a job – it’s a chance to be part of something bigger. Help transform lives, build meaningful partnerships, and create real-world impact.

Ready to Apply
Take the next step in your career and help us grow our community impact.

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Position enquiries: Marg O'Rourke: M.ORourke@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment enquiries: Lisa White: L.white@latrobe.edu.au

Closing date: 14 April

Position Description  Senior Engagement Coordinator Bendigo - Fixed (3).pdf

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.