Join to apply for the Senior Administration Officer role at La Trobe UniversityJoin to apply for the Senior Administration Officer role at La Trobe UniversityGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Take your career in exciting, rewarding directionsAbout the positionThe La Trobe Rural Health School (LRHS) is the largest rural health school in Australia. This position is an integral part of the University’s Global Health and Equity Development Hub and this team’s current NHMRC Investigator Grant titled “Scaling up health literacy development for the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs)” located in the Violet Vines Marshman Centre for Rural Health Research (VVMCRHR), within the La Trobe Rural Health School (LRHS).The Director of the Global Health and Equity Development team Hub, Distinguished Professor Richard Osborne, undertakes research and large-scale translation activities in Australia and internationally. The work directly improves health and equity for individuals and communities and positively influences health systems and policy.The Senior Administration Officer will work closely with Distinguished Professor Osborne to operationalise the Hub’s local and global health and development mission. Activities include in depth health literacy development across all levels of society, including with communities that experience profound disadvantage and marginalisation. The role therefore includes authentic cultural inclusiveness, implementation of communication plans, and effective liaison with the VVMCRHR, LRHS and the wider University.Duties will involve planning, implementation, operational liaison, budget management, preparation of reports and coordination of international travel. It also requires proactive communications and marketing activities to promote the team’s impact. Crucial to this role is external and international partner engagement including with stakeholders such as United Nations agencies, governments, NGOs, institutes, industry and other researchers.Five specific duties and accountabilities for this position1. Provide substantive technical and operational support to the Hub’s research and development missiona. Manage travel and communications (incl. email, calendar and online, face to face and hybrid meetings) for the Hub Director, Distinguished Professor Osborne.b. Support the planning and documentation of the Hub’s research and executive meetingsc. Provide support for financial planning, budgeting and invoicinga. Support and coordinate submissions to research funding bodiesb. Manage internal and external stakeholders, including the LTU Research Grant Development and Transformation Research Office, for timely submission of compliant applications3. Undertake knowledge management and translationa. Manage the Hub’s existing and emerging Intellectual Property (IP), including licensing, invoicing, monitoring and reporting reach and impactb. Collate and manage the Hub’s existing and emerging knowledge products, including reports, academic papers, presentations, announcements, and media engagementsc. Manage the Hub’s capacity development events such as the Optimise Health Literacy and Access (Ophelia) process masterclasses4. Support the implementation of a responsive communications strategya. In partnership with the Hub’s staff and the LRHS media and communications team, implement and monitor impact of the Hub’s communications strategy, including through the Hub’s website, seminars, community of practices, newsletters, social media (incl. LinkedIn) and public announcements5. Identify, manage and nurture stakeholdersa. Implement the Hub’s stakeholder management strategy to optimise the Hub’s profile, reach and impact, including with internal (Hub, VVMCRHR, SRH, LTU) and external (local, state, national, international and United Nations) agenciesb. Coordinate the reporting of the Hub’s scientific, health, social and economic impacts in formats suitable for key stakeholdersSkills and ExperienceSkills and knowledge required for the positionA 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.Essential skills and knowledgeDemonstrated 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.Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe coursesHow to applyClosing date: By 11:55pm, Sunday 29 th June 2025Position Enquiries: Richard Osborne, Professor Global Health and EquityRecruitment Enquiries: Lisa White, Talent Acquisition Consultant,To view the position description please visit www.latrobe.edu.au/jobsOnly candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:An up to date resume; andA separate document addressing the five specific duties and accountabilities required for the position noted in the position description.Please scroll down to apply.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ApplicantsWe 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. 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