Description:
Senior Officer, Strategy and Planning
Job No.: 568565
Work type: Continuing
About the position
La Trobe University is seeking two highly skilled and motivated Senior Officers, Strategy and Planning to join our dynamic team within the Office of the Provost. These pivotal roles support effective planning, decision-making, and continuous improvement activities across the Office of the Provost and Schools. The successful candidates will be responsible for managing datasets, analysis, and reporting to inform decision-making processes, as well as coordinating Senior University Governance and Joint Discipline Committees.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have
- Analytical and Technical Proficiency: Intermediate to advanced skills in Excel and the ability to analyse and interpret data to provide valuable insights.
- Strong Communication and Organisational Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, along with the ability to coordinate administrative and operational committees and functions effectively.
- Problem-Solving and Innovation: The capacity to generate original ideas, offer innovative solutions, and address complex issues.
- Customer Service and Team Collaboration: A focus on providing excellent service and support, and the ability to work collaboratively with different departments to achieve project goals.
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
How to apply
Closing date: Sunday March 30, 2025
Position Enquiries: Lindsay Suthers via email l.suthers@latrobe.edu.au
Position Description below: 50148383 - PD Senior Officer Strategy and Planning (2).docx
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.
Please scroll down to apply.
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 .
Advertised:17/3/2025 Closing Date:30/3/2025