Stakeholder and Engagement Advisor

Job No.:569700

Work type:Fixed Term

• Full time
• Fixed term until 31/5/2027
• Albury/Wodonga Campus
• HEO8 Salary starting at $115,566 plus 17% superannuation

About the position

The Stakeholder and Engagement Advisor, Albury-Wodonga plays a central role in representing La Trobe within local communities, offering valuable insights into regional priorities and opportunities. Active engagement across the region helps inform the University's approach and drives greater impact in Albury-Wodonga and surrounding areas. The role provides strategic advice and support to the Head of Campus, the Office of the Vice-Chancellor, and other internal stakeholders to guide local partnerships and initiatives that contribute to broader University objectives.

La Trobe plays a leading role in contributing to regional economic development, particularly through initiatives that respond to workforce needs in sectors including but not limited to health and community services. Reporting to the Head of Campus, the Stakeholder and Engagement Advisor Albury-Wodonga leads the identification, development, and delivery of initiatives that align regional priorities with the University's strategic goals. Grounded in a strong understanding of the local context, the role is responsible for the scoping, co-design and implementation of opportunities for collaboration across the campus and broader University, supporting delivery of goals and key actions in the University strategy as well as key strategies, namely the Regional Growth and Innovation Strategy 2030, Research and Innovation 2030 Strategy and the Indigenous Strategy.

This role is key to strengthening La Trobe's integration within the region, driving relevant and innovative place-based engagement. By fostering collaborative partnerships, it extends the reach and visibility of both the University and its partners, drawing on La Trobe's broad expertise and capabilities. The position also enhances student experiences through applied learning and supports meaningful research, innovation and engagement outcomes.

The Stakeholder and Engagement Advisor Albury-Wodonga contributes to a whole-of-university approach to regional engagement, working closely with counterparts at the Shepparton, Bendigo and Mildura campuses, as well as with academic and professional staff across the organisation. These connections strengthen La Trobe's collective impact in regional communities and reinforce the value and interconnectedness of its multi-campus network.

Position to commence in Mid-January 2026.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have

• A degree with substantial extension of the theories and principles, learned through experience; or a range of management experience; or postgraduate qualifications, or progress towards postgraduate qualifications with extensive relevant experience; or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.  
• Effective communication skills and the ability to manage both internal and external relationships to achieve stated outcomes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience in liaising with staff at all levels of an organisation, negotiating effective outcomes, consultation, motivation, and facilitation to achieve team objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively identify, develop and maintain a portfolio of business and partnership opportunities. 
• Ability to work with partners in a cross-border context to develop and deliver initiatives that add value to various student cohorts, research projects and to further integrate the Albury-Wodonga campus into the community. 
• Ability to provide advice and guidance to La Trobe researchers to achieve mutually beneficial research partnerships, both in relation to the Albury-Wodonga based research centres and more broadly across the university.  

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

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Benefits:

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• Flexible work arrangements
• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Closing date:  By 11:55pm, Tuesday 25th November 2025

Position Enquiries: Guinever Threlkeld, Head of Campus, Albury-Wodonga

Email:

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Position Description below:

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

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

• Cover letter
• 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.

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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 If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.