"Consultant, Operational Design"

Job Description:

• Part time 0.6FTE (3 days per week)
• Continuing
• Position based at Bundoora Campus
• Salary HEO 7 from $103,171 plus 17% superannuation (pro-rated for part time)

About the position

We’re looking for a proactive and creative Consultant, Operational Design to join our People & Culture Division and help bring clarity, consistency, and professionalism to our Divisional and University priorities.

In this role, you’ll work across the Division to design and develop meaningful materials (including policies, frameworks, guides, reports, and other key resources) that support the successful delivery of People & Culture initiatives. Whether it’s simplifying complex content, developing visual resources, creating new processes or templates, or collaborating with subject matter experts to turn ideas into action, you’ll bring a strong design mindset, an eye for detail, and a clear focus on the end user.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll make a visible contribution to high-impact projects and help shape how we communicate and engage across the University. As part of the newly established Design & Coordination team, within the broader Capability, Partnering & Strategy Team, you will work closely with a range of stakeholders to create purposeful, accessible, and high-quality outputs that support the work of the wider P&C function.

We’re looking for someone who’s adaptable, collaborative, and passionate about great design. If you enjoy problem-solving, love turning complexity into clarity, and care about creating impactful resources that people can easily understand and apply, we’d love to hear from you.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in designing high-quality documents, templates, and resources that are user-centred, accessible, and visually engaging.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams and priorities.
• A proactive mindset, with strong organisational skills and a keen eye for detail, structure, and consistency.
• A relevant degree and experience, or an equivalent combination of knowledge and skills gained through training or professional practice.
• A passion for making complex information clear and useful, and a commitment to continuous improvement and enabling others.

Please refer to the Position Description for the full list of duties, skills and experience required for this role.

PD - Consultant-Operational-Design.pdf

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

Closing date: By 11:55pm on Monday 9th February 2026

Position Enquiries: Melissa Smith, Senior Consultant, Operational Design

Email: Melissa.Smith@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries: recruitment@latrobe.edu.au

Only 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 and;
• A cover letter, briefly outlining how your skills and experience align with this role.

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