- Full-time, Continuing Position
- Located at the Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus
About the Position
The Planning Officer plays a crucial role in supporting planning, decision-making, and improvement activities within the Office of the Provost and across Schools. Their responsibilities include managing datasets, conducting analysis, and preparing reports to inform decisions. The officer coordinates governance and discipline committees, provides secretariat support, and monitors planning functions and processes.
This role demands advanced analytical skills, particularly in Excel, to manage enrolment data, identify trends, and interpret complex information. The position requires expertise to adapt procedures, deliver professional services, and provide innovative solutions. The officer acts as a specialist, applying deep knowledge to support stakeholders, resolve operational issues, and guide planning processes.
Additional responsibilities include overseeing student enrolment planning by analysing data, projecting trends, and ensuring compliance with policies. The Planning Officer ensures efficient communication with academic stakeholders and maintains high standards of service quality.
Skills and Experience
The Planning Officer requires advanced analytical and Excel skills to manage enrolment data, interpret trends, and provide innovative solutions. Expertise in governance coordination, policy interpretation, and report building is essential. The role involves supporting senior committees, effective communication with stakeholders, managing workflows, and ensuring high standards in operational functions with a customer-focused approach.
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
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How to apply
Closing date: Sunday, 6 July 2025 by 11.55pm
Position Enquiries: Lindsay Suthers via email l.suthers@latrobe.edu.au
Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
- An up to date resume; and
- A separate document addressing each essential and desirable bullet point in the Key Selection Criteria 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 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
