- Full time
- Fixed term until 17/9/27
- Campus Independent
- Salary HEO8 from $119,382 plus 17% superannuation
About the position
Reporting to the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research) and working closely with the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Training), this role is responsible for managing and supporting the University's global research engagement strategy and graduate research partnerships. This position works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to drive impactful global research partnerships and initiatives aligned with the University's research strategy.
Duties will include but are not limited to:
- Provide advice and support to the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research) and Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Training) in the development and implementation of global research partnerships and initiatives.
- Support the delivery of the Research Global Engagement Plan, ensuring effective project management, high-quality materials, stakeholder engagement, and enhanced visibility of the University’s global research profile.
- Manage graduate research partnerships, including stakeholder liaison, agreement management and recordkeeping, ensuring programs are strategic, compliant, and aligned with University policies and regulatory frameworks.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have:
- A bachelor’s or postgraduate degree, together with a combination of relevant knowledge and experience related to the role, and/or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience. equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.
- Extensive experience in program management or senior coordination role, providing project, administrative and high-level executive support to senior management.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders to achieve stated outcomes.
- Demonstrated understanding of issues affecting research engagement in Australia and globally.
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
PD - Program Manager Global Research.pdf
Benefits
- 17% employer contributed superannuation
- Private Health Insurance discount
- Plus, many more, click HERE
How to apply
Closing date: By 11:55pm on Tuesday 26th May 2026
Position Enquiries: Nick Bisley, PVC Research
Email: N.Bisley@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:
- Cover letter, outlining your suitability for the role, based on the position description; 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.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
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.
Our commitment to safety
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.
National Code on Gender Based Violence in Higher Education
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.
