Details - La Trobe University Professor of Research, Victorian Institute of Sport

Shape the Future of Sport Research

La Trobe University is seeking a visionary leader to advance sport research in partnership with the Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) who are the leading provider of high-performance programming for Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games athletes in Victoria. This prestigious role, co funded between La Trobe and the VIS, will drive research capacity and innovation, translating outcomes to benefit athletes and the broader sporting community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop strategic research objectives for VIS.
• Oversee all aspects of the VIS research program, including project management, funding acquisition, and stakeholder engagement.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive research environment, supporting professional growth and interdisciplinary approaches.
• Build strong partnerships across Victorian and Australian universities, and with industry stakeholders.
• Facilitate collaboration between VIS and La Trobe staff in high performance sport, athletic development, digital health, injury prevention, and athlete wellbeing.
• Supervise Higher Degree by Research (HDR) projects and mentor staff.

About You:

• PhD or equivalent, with a distinguished record of internationally recognised research in high performance sport, athletic development, performance enhancement, injury prevention, and athlete wellbeing.
• Outstanding publication record in top-tier journals and conferences.
• Proven leadership in research teams and financial management of grants.
• Experience supervising Honours, Master’s, and PhD students to completion.
• Demonstrated ability to build research links with industry and external organisations.
• Commitment to reflective practice, collaboration, and fostering a safe, inclusive, high-performing culture.

Essential Compliance:

• Hold or be willing to obtain a Victorian Working With Children Check.
• Comply with all University policies and legislative obligations.

Why La Trobe?

• Innovative, global university with strong community and industry partnerships.
• Inspiring campuses and collaborative environment.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and social justice.
• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.

Benefits:

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• On-site child care
• Flexible work options
• Staff/family study discounts
• Bundoora campus welcome video Watch here
• More benefits

Closing date: 3 December by 11:55pm

Enquiries: Melissa Magaton, Senior Talent Partner, Strategy and Senior Appointments
E: m.magaton@latrobe.edu.au

Position Description below:

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
• Response to the essential criteria

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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.