Coordinator, Indigenous Operations

• Full time position
• Fixed term till 5/11/2025
• Located at La Trobe Bundoora Campus (hybrid work model available)
• HEO6 Position - $88,485 - $95,469 + 17% Superannuation

About the position

The primary responsibility of the Coordinator, Indigenous Operations is to provide confidential and high-level executive assistance and services to guarantee the successful and efficient administration of the Indigenous Strategy and Education Division and its leadership.

This is a highly prominent position with responsibility for a variety of confidential concerns that necessitates strong judgment, initiative, discretion, and independence.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have;

• A Degree with subsequent relevant experience to consolidate the theories and principles learned, or extensive experience, leading to either the development of specialist expertise or to the development of broad knowledge, in technical or administrative fields, or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.
• Highly effective interpersonal skills, including the demonstrated ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with people at different levels of seniority, internal and external to the University. Ability to retain professional and welcoming demeanor under pressure and in an environment prone to interruption.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with highly sensitive and confidential issues with discretion and professionalism.
• Demonstrated proficiency in standard office applications (e.g. Microsoft Office package and Outlook) and sufficient computer literacy to master other relevant computer packages as required.

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. 

Welcome to Bundoora campus – Please click on the video link below: 

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How to apply

Closing date:  By 11:59 pm Thursday the 9th of May 2024

Position Enquiries:  Chloe Wos [email protected]

Recruitment Enquiries:  Madeleine Parker [email protected]  

Position Description below:

 50148002 Coordinator Indigenous Operations PD.docx

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• Cover letter;
• 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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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 apply 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.