- Full Time position
- 3 years fixed term position
- Candidate based at the Bundoora La Trobe University campus
- Attractive salary commensurate with experience
About the position
The Director, Integrity Office reports to the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Student Experience and Employability and is responsible for leading the management of student complaints, academic and general misconduct, appeals, and safer community investigations at La Trobe University. This senior role is critical to upholding integrity, quality, and fairness for staff and student matters referred to the Integrity Office, while ensuring cases are managed effectively, consistently, and in a timely manner.
Leading a team of specialist investigators and resolution experts, the Deputy Director oversees investigations, mitigates risks to the wellbeing of staff and students, and promotes transparent and equitable processes. As a strategic leader, the role builds strong partnerships across the University and engages with internal and external key stakeholders. The position provides expert advice on best practice in complaints, appeals, academic integrity, safer community and student conduct matters, ensuring compliance with policy, procedures, and legislation, while contributing to a culture of inclusion, respect, and integrity and a safe and supportive environment for the La Trobe community.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have:
- A proven track record of leading the investigation of complex integrity, student complaints, or regulatory functions within a large organisation, providing expert advice on best practice, and driving continuous improvement.
- Highly developed communication skills with an ability to lead and motivate others, to resolve conflicts and to confer with peers in other higher education organisations, to determine best practice approaches in program/service delivery.
- Ability to demonstrate drive and integrity through a strong commitment to actions and taking responsibility for role modelling the professional behaviours important to the University. Demonstrated experience meeting relevant University obligations with respect to compliance, policy, safety, and legislative requirements.
- Ability to support shared purpose, think strategically and harness information and opportunities to reinforce the vision for the future of the University.
- Demonstrated ability to engage effectively and persuasively with senior colleagues through a superior ability to interact collegiately and negotiate effectively with a wide range of university stakeholders.
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
- 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: 5 October 2025 By 11:55pm Sunday 5 October 2024
Position Enquiries: Melissa Magaton, Senior Talent Partner, strategy and senior appointments
Position Description
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Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia and Police Check will apply for this position.
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
- Cover letter addressing the Position Description (no more than 2 pages).
- 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 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
