Job Description:

• Full-Time or Part Time min. .40 FTE (2 days per week), Continuing position
• Melbourne (Bundoora) location
• Classification: HEO5 - Base salary from $84,084 + 17% superannuation
• Hybrid work model support

About the position

This role contributes to effective day‑to‑day administration, supports staff and stakeholders, and helps maintain a positive and professional service environment.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• Completion of a degree without subsequent relevant work experience; OR completion of a diploma with at least two years of relevant experience; OR completion of a Certificate IV with extensive relevant experience; OR completion of a post‑trades certificate with extensive (typically 2+ years) relevant experience; OR an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Ability to develop a conceptual understanding of relevant policies, procedures and systems, and apply them appropriately.
• Ability to take initiative, innovate and take responsibility for outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities, manage workflows and meet deadlines.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

PD - Administration Officer.pdf

Benefits

• 17% superannuation
• Private Health Insurance discount
• Plus, many more, click HERE

How to apply

Closing date: By 11:55pm Sunday 21 June 2026

Position Enquiries: Jess Crawford, Administration Coordinator

Email: [email protected]

Recruitment Enquiries: Talent Acquisition Operations Officer, Yola El-hassanieh;

Email: [email protected]

Please submit an online application ONLY and must include the following documents to be considered:

• An up to date resume;
• 1 page cover letter addressing your preference for part time or full time or both; and
• Responses to the Essential Criteria - Skills and knowledge required for the position located in the PD

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

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.