• HEO 6 Fulltime
• Fixedterm untill 24/12/2026
• Office of the Provost Partnerships
• Location: La Trobe Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus

About the position

La Trobe University is seeking a Projects & Communications Support Officer to support the delivery of strategic partnership and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) initiatives across the University.

Working within the Office of the Provost this role provides highquality project coordination communications and administrative support across multiple timebound initiatives including establishment activities for the Health Professionals Clinical Education Unit (HPCEU).

Reporting to the Director Partnerships Ecosystem & Operations you will play a key enabling role in ensuring project activities are well organised clearly communicated and effectively supported.

Key responsibilities

• Provide highlevel project and administrative support across concurrent initiatives
• Coordinate meetings workshops events and governance activities
• Prepare agendas minutes briefs reports and project documentation
• Develop and maintain clear accurate communications including intranet and web content
• Manage shared inboxes and stakeholder enquiries
• Maintain organised records in line with University requirements

About you

You will bring:

• Experience providing project and administrative support in a complex organisation
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Welldeveloped written communication skills including digital content
• Confidence working with Microsoft 365 and content management systems
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative working style

A relevant degree and subsequent experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience is required.

Additional information for internal applicants

This position is open to internal candidates by secondment subject to business approval and in line with University secondment arrangements. Secondments offer an opportunity to contribute to strategic University initiatives while building project and portfoliolevel experience.

How to apply

Closing date: By 11:55pm Tuesday the 21^st of July 2026.

Position Enquiries: Jacquie BurnheimDirector Partnerships Ecosystem and Ops

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Recruitment Enquiries: Madeleine Parker Talent Acquisition Consultant

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Position Description below:

PD HEO6 - Projects & Communications Support Officer (2).docx

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

• An up to date resume and;
• A Cover letter
• A separate document addressing each point of the Skills and knowledge required for the position located in the PD

Why La Trobe:

• Develop your career at an innovative global university where youll 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 future

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.

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 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 inpreviousemployment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information toassistindeterminingsuitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence harassmentabuseor threats based on gender that results in or is likely to result in harm coercion control fear or deprivation of liberty or autonomy.