Senior Manager Planning and Digital Partnering
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Work type: Fixed Term
Join La Trobe University as a Senior Manager, Planning and Digital Partnering (HEO10) Fixed term until September 2027
Location: Melbourne (Bundoora) | Employment Type: Full-Time | Level: HEO10
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for shaping digital transformation across a complex organisation? Do you excel at partnering with senior leaders to influence long‑term digital direction and enterprise planning?
La Trobe University is seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to join the Information Services Division as Senior Manager, Planning and Digital Partnering. In this pivotal role, you will act as a trusted advisor to university leaders—ensuring digital initiatives are aligned with strategic priorities, fostering strong relationships across academic and professional areas, and guiding enterprise‑wide planning and roadmap development.
This position is ideally suited to professionals with backgrounds such as Senior Business Analyst, Project Manager, IT operational specialist, or similar roles who are ready to step into a strategic partnering position focused on future‑state planning, demand management, and strategic alignment.
Please note: This is not a project or program delivery role—it focuses on pre‑project strategy, planning, and enterprise engagement.
In this pivotal role, you will:
* Lead integrated planning to align digital initiatives with La Trobe's strategic priorities
* Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and university stakeholders
* Shape and support the development of La Trobe's digital strategy
* Drive demand management, digital solution identification, and continuous improvement
* Lead and develop a high‑performing team and influence university‑wide engagement
We're looking for someone with:
* Proven strategic planning and digital transformation experience
* Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
* A deep understanding of digital technologies, platforms, and trends
* Experience managing complex projects and resources in a large organisation
* The ability to collaborate, influence and drive cultural and operational change
La Trobe offers a flexible, inclusive, and purpose‑driven environment where your contributions will help shape the digital future of higher education.
* Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses
Welcome to Bundoora campus – Please click on the video link below:
Enquiries: Melissa Magaton, Senior Talent Partner, Strategy and Senior Appointments E.
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
* 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.
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: 19/1/2026 Closing Date: 03/2/2026
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