• Fixed Term/Part Time Appointment at 0.8FTE aligned to ESMC 3 – until 31^st August 2028
• Amplify your impact and strengthen the research environment and experience for graduate researchers
• Continue to shape the graduate research landscape at La Trobe University and deliver growth in Higher Degree by Research load in a world-class portfolio of research degrees

The PVC (Research Training) is responsible for the leadership of the La Trobe Graduate Research School and for providing a vibrant, supportive and responsive research training agenda that is aligned to the ambitions of Research & Innovation 2030 strategy and which supports researchers to meet legislative and regulatory obligations.

The incumbent will be responsible for delivering growth in Higher Degree by Research load in a world-class portfolio of research degrees, continued improvement in graduate researcher experience, financial management of the University’s graduate research and RTP scholarship program, and for ensuring the La Trobe’s graduate research programs are compliant with university policy and regulatory requirements.

To be considered for this position the successful incumbent will:

• A high level of drive and integrity with a strong commitment to strategic actions and demonstrated responsibility for managing institutional risk;
• A distinguished record of demonstrated outcomes as a research leader within a higher education environment;
• Proven performance and achievements in management at a senior level including effective leadership of strategic planning process and implementation, and experience in effectively managing budgets at a senior level;
• High-level knowledge of the Higher Education sector and understanding of the Australian research and higher degree research regulatory environment, including regulatory requirements of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency and the Education Services for Overseas Students Act, and the Research Training Program funding scheme;
• Promote an inclusive research culture that actively supports Indigenous researchers and partnerships with Indigenous communities, and advance research initiatives that reflect and empower culturally and linguistically diverse perspectives.

(Please find PD attached for further details) –  PD-PVC Research Training.pdf

Benefits include:

• The successful incumbent will receive remuneration commensurate with ESMC3.

How to Express Interest:

Expressions of Interest can be submitted to DVC Research & Innovation/Professor Chris Pakes, by submitting a cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience at c.pakes@latrobe.edu.au If you would like further information about this position, please contact Chris Pakes on 0407 669 085 or Senior Talent Business Partner, Vicki Stavrou on v.stavrouz@latrobe.edu.au or on (03) 9479 5191.

Closing date for Expressions of Interest: Sunday 3 August at 11:55pm, 2025.