• Embrace and empower a culture of continuous improvement and excellence
• Be part of a passionate and innovative team
• Position based at any La Trobe University campus
• An amazing opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-paced and rewarding environment

About the role

The Director is responsible for developing, enhancing, and delivering effective and efficient student administration services and support to stakeholders to assist the university in meeting its strategic goals and compliance obligations. The Director will drive institution-wide collaboration with a range of university leaders to ensure service quality, compliance, and alignment with institutional goals.

Skills & Experience

• Considered a recognised expert in their field at a national level, with a depth and breadth of experience within the Australian higher education sector.
• Demonstrable ability to direct, lead and influence the work of across multiple levels of leadership. Extensive knowledge and extensive experience in the Australian University sector, or a breadth of professional experience in industry.
• Extensive knowledge of and experience in implementing data informed and customer focussed solutions for information management and customer service.
• Exemplary leadership ability to communicate the University’s vision and strategic direction, establish a performance orientated culture and drive accountability.
• Demonstrated ability to build and apply expertise through developing and pursuing challenging goals and directing resources to deliver successful outcomes, particularly in a changed and uncertain environment.

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

HR/Recruitment Enquiries: Justin Bolton, via email [email protected] using the subject line: Director, Student Administration enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Position Description - ESMC2 - Director, Student Administration

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

• A Cover letter;
• An up-to-date resume and;
• Response to Key Selection Criteria located in the position description.

Why La Trobe

• Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you’ll 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 the future

This is more than just a job. Working at La Trobe offers opportunities to demonstrate excellence and transform lives.

Here, you’ll join exceptional people, partners and communities, who power our operations with ambition and purpose.

Our success can be attributed to its strong sense of community. We have a long-standing commitment to diversity, inclusion and social justice; we are committed to providing a workplace where all staff feel valued, respected and supported to achieve their full potential. We strive to build a workplace where all employees of diverse backgrounds, abilities, experiences, sexuality, gender, religion and age are welcome, valued, respected and one that is representative of our community. We demonstrate our cultural qualities by holding ourselves accountable and creating a culture of trust and innovation while genuinely caring for one another.

La Trobe’s Cultural Qualities

A position description is attached.