"HEO7 Senior Operations Coordinator ARCSHS"

Job Description:

• Part-time .8 FTE
• Fixed-term contract until 12th of October, 2026
• Located at the La Trobe Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus
• HEO7
• Base salary from $106,472 per annum (pro rata .8) + 17% Superannuation

About the position

The position is responsible for overseeing the overall operational management of the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society (ARCSHS), with a focus on administration, policies and procedures, communications, publications and public profile. ARCSHS is a leading research and knowledge translation centre, with close to 50 academic and professional staff, as well as 25 HDR candidates. It sits within the School of Psychology and Public Health.

The Senior Operations Coordinator will lead the Centre’s administration and operations team and work collaboratively and collegially with senior staff within the Centre. For workload planning and operational delivery, the role reports to the Centre Director. Line management, mentoring and professional development support are provided by the SPPH School Manager.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have

• An undergraduate degree in any area relevant to the position with at least 4 years subsequent experience; or extensive experience and management expertise; or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.
• Experience in staff supervision, and in leading teams delivering high-quality administrative and operational functions
• Demonstrated high-level written communication skills, including compiling information from multiple sources, and attention to detail
• Proven ability in project management, from planning to implementation and review, and ability to deliver results under direction

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

How to apply

Closing date: Thursday the 9th of April 2026

Position Enquiries: Danielle Hearn, Senior Manager, Office Of Psychology & Public Health
Email: d.hearn@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries: Madeleine Parker, Talent Acquisition Consultant
Email: m.parker@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:

• Cover letter addressing your suitability for the position;
• An up to date resume; and
• A separate document addressing the Key Selection Criteria located under the “Essential Criteria Skills and knowledge required for the position” in the PD.

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