About the Role
La Trobe University’s regional campuses are central to our identity, mission and purpose. As Head of Campus, Shepparton, you will play a pivotal leadership role in enhancing La Trobe’s visibility and impact across Shepparton, the Goulburn Valley region and Northern Victoria.
You will drive strategic initiatives to address critical skills shortages, expand educational access, and strengthen research engagement in priority industries such as health, education, and agriculture. As the University’s principal representative in Shepparton, you will foster strong partnerships with government, industry, and community, and ensure excellence in student and staff experiences.
Reporting to the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Regional), this senior leadership role is both locally influential and integral to the University’s executive leadership, shaping the implementation of strategic priorities and driving transformative contributions to education, research, and community development.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide visible and influential leadership as the University’s primary representative in Shepparton.
- Build and strengthen partnerships with community organisations, industry, government, and local MPs.
- Lead strategic initiatives that contribute to regional community development and demonstrate La Trobe’s role as an anchor institution.
- Identify and respond to the distinct social, economic, and workforce challenges of the Shepparton region.
- Drive campus-level contributions that advance La Trobe’s mission and strategic priorities.
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement, enriching the student experience and building staff capability.
- Provide operational leadership for the campus, ensuring effective resource deployment and financial sustainability.
- Ensure compliance with university policies, external regulations, and quality assurance standards.
Skills & Experience
- Demonstrated ability to work with complexity and ambiguity, showing tenacity and resilience.
- Exemplary leadership and communication skills, with a proven ability to drive accountability and performance.
- Experience in policy development and implementation, enhancing the University’s standing locally and internationally.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution and negotiation.
- Proven experience in managing staff performance and development.
- Deep knowledge of the Goulburn Valley and broader northern Victoria region, with trusted relationships across local government, health, education, and industry.
- Ability to represent the University and deputise for the Vice-Chancellor within the community.
Essential Compliance Requirements
- Hold, or be willing to undertake and pass, a Victorian Working with Children Check.
- Hold a Victorian driver’s licence.
- Take personal accountability to comply with all University policies, procedures, and legislative or regulatory obligations.
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.
Learn more about our benefits:
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/jobs/working/benefits
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
- Welcome to Bundoora campus – Please click on the video link below:
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Closing date: Sunday 26 October by 11:55pm
Position Enquiries: Melanie Bish, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Regional) E. M.bish@latrobe.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: Melissa Magaton, Senior Talent Partner, Strategy and Senior Appointments
E: m.magaton@latrobe.edu.au
Position Description below: 
Shepparton HoC PD.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
- A maximum 3 page response to the four areas of accountability.
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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.
