Deputy Director, Operations
1 week ago
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Work type: Fixed Term
Location: Campus Independent
Categories: ESMC1
Deputy Director, Operations
ESMC 1
1 Year Fixed-Term (Acting Arrangement)
Location Independent
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to join our Provost Division as Deputy Director, Operations. This pivotal role drives a high-performance culture across the Provost’s portfolio and Schools, leading programs to enhance service effectiveness and professionalisation of business administration and support. You will provide senior leadership to School Professional staff teams, supporting teaching, research, and engagement activities, and work closely with School Senior Managers and Deans to foster service excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage professional services teams across 10 Schools, ensuring high standards in business administration and support.
- Drive continuous improvement programs and champion service effectiveness.
- Collaborate with Deans and Senior Managers to develop team capabilities and deliver service excellence.
- Align school and divisional activities with strategic priorities and objectives.
- Oversee planning processes, including student load, workload, budgets, and capital planning.
- Manage significant people and financial resources, contributing to budget development and organisational design.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning, diversity, and inclusion.
- Build and sustain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Champion La Trobe’s cultural qualities: Connected, Innovative, Accountable, and Care.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Extensive experience in the Australian University sector or relevant industry, with advanced qualifications.
- Highly developed communication and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate teams and resolve conflicts.
- Strategic thinking and the ability to drive organisational change.
- Commitment to reflective practice, self-development, and fostering a high-performing, inclusive culture.
- Ability to inspire and motivate others, facilitate communication, and build collaborative relationships.
How to apply
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please:
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
- A one-page statement outlining the skills and experience you would bring to the secondment
- A current CV
Position Enquiries: Bridget Soulsby b.soulsby@latrobe.edu.au
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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 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.
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.
Advertised: 08 Dec 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 05 Jan 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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