Senior Officer, Student Campus Engagement

Job No.: 569595

Work type: Fixed Term

- Full time, Fixed Term opportunity until 8 January 2027

- Based at La Trobe University’s Regional (Albury‑Wodonga) campus

- Work with inspiring people who are driven to make a difference

- Support students at every stage of the student life cycle

About the position

The Student Campus Engagement team is a geographically dispersed team that works in a hybrid environment with all staff (except by exception) working at least 3 days per week in the office.

The team delivers a mix of in person and online student facing events, activities, and programs. Where possible, we now aim to deliver in person events to facilitate on campus student engagement. Staff engagement and connection is facilitated through common workdays, regular virtual team meetings and informal communication via platforms such as Teams. To ensure equitable engagement, meetings are held virtually if staff are based across multiple locations.

Flexible working arrangements are provided to support the nature of the work undertaken by the team, which may involve working outside standard business hours with approval. Intercampus travel may be required, and the team are encouraged to carpool and travel between campuses to connect in person with colleagues where appropriate. Staff will develop connections across their home campus to support student engagement. Staff will also travel between campuses to support delivery of institutional level events and other activities as relevant to campus reactivation.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have;

- Completion of a degree without subsequent relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

- Demonstrated capacity to work independently, deliver outputs in a timely manner and take responsibility for outcomes.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated customer service focus and solution orientated approach.

- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and efficiently, set priorities, follow established procedures, and contribute positively to an effective team.

- High-level proficiency in computer software packages (Office 365 suite) including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, electronic mail, and the use of the internet as a research tool.

- Demonstrated ability to take initiative, problem solve and be responsive in an event or project setting.

- Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders (internal and external in face‑to‑face settings and online) to deliver programs and events.

- Demonstrated theoretical understanding of student life cycle and varying needs of student cohorts within a higher education setting.

- Demonstrated experience with the delivery of events across various modes and platforms including online and hybrid delivery.

- Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop excellent working relationships with, colleagues, students, and other stakeholders.

How to apply

Position Enquiries: Rita Manessis, Manager, Student Campus Engagement

Recruitment Enquiries: Talent Acquisition Operations Officer, Yola El‑hassanieh

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

- Cover letter addressing your suitability for the position (max 1 page).

- An up to date resume.

- A separate document addressing each bullet point under the Essential Criteria ‘Skills and knowledge required for the position’, which is located in the position description.

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.

Why La Trobe

- Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you’ll collaborate with community and industry to create impact.

- Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses – the perfect hub for industry, students and academics

- Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in the future

Advertised: 09/11/2025 Closing Date: 30/11/2025

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