- Full-time, fixed-term, 12 months,
- Located at La Trobe Bundoora Campus.
- HEO8 salary band – starting from $119,264 per annum + 17% Superannuation
About the position
Reporting to the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous), this role leads the delivery, quality, and continuous improvement of culturally safe, student-centred services that support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students throughout their university journey, from access and participation through to success and graduation, the role takes a collaborative and community-informed approach, providing operational leadership across Indigenous student support programs and services.
Key responsibilities include leading the planning, delivery, and evaluation of Indigenous Student Services across all campuses, ensuring alignment with the University’s Indigenous Strategy and community priorities; providing leadership to the Indigenous Advising and Indigenous Engagement teams, supporting a culturally safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for both staff and students; and working closely with the Indigenous Pro Vice-Chancellor to support strategic and operational priorities that strengthen Indigenous Student Success and wellbeing.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have;
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- A relevant degree, with extensive experience, preferably in Indigenous Education and or a human management role, in providing project, administrative and high-level executive support to senior management; including managing complex and sensitive matters or an equivalent combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culture, historical and contemporary issues affecting participation within the tertiary sector
- Excellent critical thinking, conceptual and analytical skills; experience in undertaking qualitative and quantitative research and analysis on which to base the preparation of reports, briefing papers, discussion papers and submissions. This includes the capacity to analyse, interpret and understand a range of issues, and integrate internal and external requirements to resolve issues.
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
Only Indigenous Australians are eligible to apply as this position is exempt under the Special Measure Provision, Section 12(1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2011 (Vic).
About La Trobe
La Trobe University’s success is driven by people who are committed to making a difference. They are creative and highly motivated, pursue new ideas and create knowledge. La Trobe is one of Australia’s research leaders, and the largest provider of higher education to regional Victoria.
How to apply
Closing date: Tuesday the 5th of May 2026
Position Enquiries: Renee Sleigh, Deputy Director Indigenous Student Success
r.sleigh@latrobe.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: Madeleine Parker, First Nations Talent Acquisition Consultant m.parker@latrobe.edu.au
Position description:
Manager, Indigenous Student Engagement and Advising_2026.docx
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
- Cover letter addressing your suitability for the position; and
- An up to date resume;
This is an identified Indigenous position and in accordance with La Trobe University policies and procedures confirmation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage will be required as part of the application.
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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.
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