Senior School Regional Pathway Program, Senior Coordinator

Job No.:569683

Work type:Continuing

• Full-time
• Based at La Trobe University's Mildura campus
• Continuing opportunity
• HEO7 Salary Classification
• Work with inspiring people who are driven to make a difference

About the position

This role sits within the Widening Participation and Outreach team in the Office of the Provost. The team leads programs and initiatives that help build post-school aspirations, lift student achievement, and provide academic pathway and enabling options for both school-aged and mature-aged learners. We're also the main point of contact for academic outreach that connects secondary schools with the university community.

The Senior Coordinator reports to the Program Director, Senior School Support Programs (Albury-Wodonga). The role is responsible for delivering, coordinating, and presenting a series of workshops for Year 11–12 students. This includes supporting students from participating schools across Greater Mildura and surrounding areas through face-to-face and online delivery, managing relationships with school staff, developing engaging resources, completing monthly reports, and evaluating program content. The role also involves training university students to act as role models and mentors, overseeing workflows and budgets, and handling administrative tasks to ensure smooth program delivery.

This position is based at the Mildura campus and includes travel to participating schools across the Greater Mildura region.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have;

• A formal school or tertiary teaching qualification, e.g. B.Ed, M.Ed, or an equivalent alternate   combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.
• Proven ability to develop, implement and refine innovative educational programs and activities that raise achievement and develop the academic skills necessary for success in senior school; as well as engagement activities that raise  awareness of and inform higher education aspirations.
• High level interpersonal skills, especially the capacity to work collaboratively and cooperatively across partner schools and the University.
• Demonstrated experience in program/event management and development, and ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Ability to establish rapport with students so they feel confident in expressing their goals, concerns and successes.

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
• On site childcare facilities
• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Closing date:  By 11:55pm Sunday the 30th of November, 2025

Position Enquiries: Program Director, Sen School Support Program, Participation & Outreach

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Recruitment Enquiries: Madeleine Parker, Talent Acquisition Consultant,

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Position description:

 Senior School Regional Pathways, Senior Coordinator

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 addressing your suitability for the position relating to the Key Selection Criteria (max 1 page); and
• An up to date resume;

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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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