- Part time 0.6FTE (3 days per week)
- Continuing
- Position based at Bundoora Campus
- Salary HEO 7 from $103,171 plus 17% superannuation (pro-rated for part time)
About the position
We’re looking for a proactive and creative Consultant, Operational Design to join our People & Culture Division and help bring clarity, consistency, and professionalism to our Divisional and University priorities.
In this role, you’ll work across the Division to design and develop meaningful materials (including policies, frameworks, guides, reports, and other key resources) that support the successful delivery of People & Culture initiatives. Whether it’s simplifying complex content, developing visual resources, creating new processes or templates, or collaborating with subject matter experts to turn ideas into action, you’ll bring a strong design mindset, an eye for detail, and a clear focus on the end user.
This is a hands-on role where you’ll make a visible contribution to high-impact projects and help shape how we communicate and engage across the University. As part of the newly established Design & Coordination team, within the broader Capability, Partnering & Strategy Team, you will work closely with a range of stakeholders to create purposeful, accessible, and high-quality outputs that support the work of the wider P&C function.
We’re looking for someone who’s adaptable, collaborative, and passionate about great design. If you enjoy problem-solving, love turning complexity into clarity, and care about creating impactful resources that people can easily understand and apply, we’d love to hear from you.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have:
- Demonstrated experience in designing high-quality documents, templates, and resources that are user-centred, accessible, and visually engaging.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams and priorities.
- A proactive mindset, with strong organisational skills and a keen eye for detail, structure, and consistency.
- A relevant degree and experience, or an equivalent combination of knowledge and skills gained through training or professional practice.
- A passion for making complex information clear and useful, and a commitment to continuous improvement and enabling others.
Please refer to the Position Description for the full list of duties, skills and experience required for this role.
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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 Monday 9th February 2026
Position Enquiries: Melissa Smith, Senior Consultant, Operational Design
Email: Melissa.Smith@latrobe.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: recruitment@latrobe.edu.au
Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
- An up-to-date resume and;
- A cover letter, briefly outlining how your skills and experience align with this role.
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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.
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
La Trobe’s Cultural Qualities:
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.
