Project Officer

Full time, Fixed Term until 31 March 2027

- Higher Education Officer (HEO) 5

- Based at La Trobe University’s Melbourne (Bundoora) campus

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

About the position

Reporting to the Senior Project Coordinator, the Project Officer will manage the administration of a university wide project to develop and publish inherent requirements for all undergraduate courses and implement new processes and tools for LAPs. This project is a key deliverable of the Universal Design and Inclusion Action Plan (UDIAP) that provides a strategic framework to guide La Trobe’s efforts in fostering an inclusive, welcoming, and enabling university for students, staff, and partners.

The Project Officer is responsible for project documentation, including tools and communications support to ensure robust stakeholder engagement and workplan delivery. The role supports all activities to meet agreed timelines and report on progress and project completion against established objectives, milestones and deadlines.

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 ability to gain a conceptual understanding of relevant policies, procedures or systems and interpretation in the application of policy and/or precedent.

- Ability to innovate and take responsibility for outcomes.

- Demonstrated ability to set priorities and monitor workflows within own area of responsibility.

- Demonstrated capacity to organise work effectively and efficiently and deliver outputs in a timely manner.

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

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

Welcome to Bundoora campus

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

How to apply

Position Enquiries: Helen Naughton, Senior Project Coordinator

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

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

- Responses to ‘Key Selection Criteria’ located in the Position Description

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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: 19/10/2025 Closing Date: 03/11/2025

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