- Full time
- Fixed term until 30/6/28
- Campus Independent (can be located at Bundoora or any of our VIC regional campuses)
- HEO6 salary from 96,878 plus 17% superannuation
About the position
The Senior Administration Officer provides professional administration services to support and further the work of the Global Health and Equity Development team who conduct research and large-scale translation activities in Australia and internationally, directly improving health and equity for individuals and communities, and positively influence health systems and policy. The team works on health literacy development across all levels of society, including communities that experience profound disadvantages and marginalization.
The Senior Administration Officer provides focused administrative support for Distinguished Professor Richard Osborne, and for the whole team as required. The role ensures the smooth operationalization of administrative processes in an efficient and timely manner, that enables the team to work optimally. The role will be working with a broad range of stakeholders, requiring authentic cultural inclusiveness, and respectful engagement with people locally and globally.
A key component of the role is the management of the registration, licensing, and invoicing, of Intellectual Property (IP), research tools, and methods, for global distribution and usage.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have;
- Degree with subsequent relevant experience to consolidate the theories and principles learned, or extensive experience, leading to either the development of specialist expertise or to the development of broad knowledge in an administrative field, or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.
- Demonstrated depth or breadth of expertise developed through extensive relevant experience and application.
- 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.
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
PD- VVMCRHR Senior Administrative Officer .pdf
Benefits
- 17% employer contributed superannuation
- Private Health Insurance discount
- Plus, many more, click HERE
How to apply
Closing date: By 11:55pm Thursday 8th October 2026
Position Enquiries: Liz McKinley, Administration Coordinator
Email: e.mckinley@latrobe.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: recruitment@latrobe.edu.au
Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
- A cover letter, outlining why you are interested and experience you bring to the role,
- A separate document addressing each of the Essential Criteria Skills and Knowledge required for the position with your skills and experience
- 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.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
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.
Our commitment to safety
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.
National Code on Gender Based Violence in Higher Education
La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful communities. Candidates will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, gender-based violence in previous employment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information to assist in determining suitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment, abuse or threats based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation liberty or autonomy.
