Senior Administration Officer

Overview

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Work type: Fixed Term
Location: Melbourne (Bundoora)
Categories: Administration and Executive Support, HEO6

- Full-time, Fixed Term opportunity (6 February 2026)
- Based at La Trobe University’s Melbourne (Bundoora) campus
- Higher Education Officer (HEO) Level 6
- Work with inspiring people who are driven to make a difference

Summary

The La Trobe Law School seek a Senior Administration Officer to provide a range of support services within the Law School.

About the position

We are seeking a proactive and detail oriented Senior Administration Officer to join our dynamic team at the La Trobe Law School. In this role, you will support a range of human resources administrative functions, including the submission and monitoring of position requests via PageUp, and the coordination of key staff review processes such as academic probation, Career Success, and Adjunct renewals.

This includes coordinating formal and informal meetings and visits by international, national, and local stakeholders. You’ll perform a variety of tasks requiring sound understanding of institutional rules, regulations, and procedures, and apply this expertise to make informed decisions that meet service expectations with a strong focus on quality and customer service.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have

- 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 an administrative field, or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.
- Demonstrated experience in the preparing of agendas, minutes and supporting papers and briefing notes.
- Demonstrated ability to have an understanding of relevant policies, procedures or systems and interpretation in the application of policy and/or precedent.
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve and provide feedback to support decision making.
- Demonstrated capacity to deal with matters tactfully, discreetly and in the strictest confidence.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement in administrative processes.
- Demonstrated ability to set priorities and monitor workflows within own area of responsibility.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, follow established procedures with limited supervision and contribute positively to an effective team.
- High level proficiency in computer software packages including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, electronic mail, and the use of the internet as a research tool.

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- Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Recruitment Enquiries: Recruitment team

Email: recruitment@latrobe.edu.au

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

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

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

- An up to date resume
- A separate document addressing responses to the essential criteria located within the PD

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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.

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: 17 Sep 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 01 Oct 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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