- Full-time
- Continuing position
- Located at the La Trobe Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus
- HEO8
- Base salary from $119,264 per annum + 17% Superannuation
About the position
This position leads the management and administration of La Trobe University’s regulatory activities under the Higher Education Standards Framework (HESF), including oversight of engagement with TEQSA. It manages the Academic Standards Unit, partnering with Schools and Divisions to support high academic standards and continuous improvement.
The role provides strategic advice on compliance, risk, and evidence of performance, integrating University policies with TEQSA requirements and operating effectively within complex organisational structures. It identifies trends, risks, and opportunities across HESF compliance, manages staff responsible for academic compliance and risk, and applies expert knowledge of TEQSA to address complex and multidisciplinary issues. The position also negotiates solutions across diverse stakeholders, coordinates HESF issue management and reporting, and leads the collection and analysis of information for TEQSA registration, including reporting to senior management and governance committees.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have
An AQF 8 level degree with substantial extension of theories and principles, learned through experience, or a range of management experience, or postgraduate qualifications, or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.
• Ability to apply theoretical knowledge or management or policy expertise to bring together diverse and sometimes conflicting information to solve new or one-off problems.
• Ability to develop innovative methodologies or take a leading role in the application of proven techniques involving considerable theoretical and technical sophistication.
• Demonstrated high level of self-motivation and personal management skills.
• Demonstrated experience in identifying and clearly articulating systemic or one-off compliance and standards issues at School / Business unit levels leading to effective situational problem-solving and reporting.
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
Position Description:
PD - Senior Coordinator Academic Risk Regulation and Standards (1).docx
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Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits and entitlements to staff members at La Trobe. Click HERE to find out more.
How to apply
Closing date: By 11:55pm Tuesday the 28th of April, 2026
Position Enquiries: Caroline Taylor, Senior Manager Academic Standards and Performance
E-mail: CAROLINE.TAYLOR@LATROBE.EDU.AU
Recruitment Enquiries: Madeleine Parker, Talent Acquisition Consultant
Email: m.parker@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:
· Cover letter addressing your suitability for the position and the key selection criteria as outlined in the PD; and
· 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.
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 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.
