Administration Officer

Job No.:569715

Work type:Continuing

• Continuing, Full time opportunity
• Located at our vibrant Melbourne (Bundoora) campus
• Higher Education Officer (HEO 5)
• Work with inspiring people who are driven to make a difference

About the position

Reporting to the School Administration Coordinator, this position will provide general administrative services to support the operations of the school and will have responsibility for the provision of high quality customer service and high-level administrative support services and advice to assist in the effective and efficient administration of the School. 

Support the key business activities of the School by working closely with the University's central service areas and Office of the Provost and School staff, as required, to facilitate and deliver the timely and effective responses to key support tasks which may include but are not limited to:

• • Timely and accurate collection of a range of data
  • Providing executive support to School Committees
  • Supporting the recruitment of casual staff
  • Desktop publishing and document formatting
  • Developing collaborative working relationships with the key stakeholders and maintaining currency of policy and process for tasks this position undertakes

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 organise work effectively and efficiently and deliver outputs in a timely manner.
• 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.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated customer service focus and solution orientated approach.

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Benefits:

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• On site child care facilities
• 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 Thursday 27 November 2025

Position Enquiries:   Zoe Marchant, Administration Coordinator

Email:  

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

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

Administration

Only candidates who hold Full Working Rights in Australia for the whole duration of this appointment may apply for this position.

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

• A Cover letter addressing your suitability;
• An up to date resume; and
• A separate document with responses to all the 'Essential Criteria' in the first paragraph located in 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 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

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