"Research Impact Officer"

Job Description:

• Full time, casual position for an immediate start
• Fixed Term for up to 6 months
• Higher Education Officer Level 7 casual rate $66.20 per hour + super
• Based on site at Melbourne (Bundoora) campus
• Work with inspiring people who are driven to make a difference

Reporting to the Manager, Research Impact, this role is located in the Research Performance Team.

About the role:

• Liaise with researchers to identify and record impact activity to support central reporting and strategic planning;
• Gather and store evidence pertaining to impact activity to ensure that impact narratives are appropriately documented;
• Prepare communications regarding research impact activity, including webpage updates.

Selection criteria:

The successful candidate must demonstrate possession of the following knowledge and skills:

• Degree including a research component with subsequent relevant experience, or equivalent professional experience leading to the development of either specialist expertise or broad knowledge;
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills;
• Knowledge of the Australian and/or international university research context, in particular industry engagement and/or impact;
• Proficiency in record-keeping and data collection;
• Ability to liaise with stakeholders and communicate complex information;
• Ability to set priorities and deliver on agreed objectives.

Knowledge of SharePoint and/or basic web editing skills are desirable.

Application procedure

Please send your CV and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the selection criteria above to impact@latrobe.edu.au. Only shortlisted candidates will be called to interview.

Applications close by 11:55pm Sunday 24 August 2025

For inquiries about this position, please contact Dr Helen Slaney (Manager, Research Impact) h.slaney@latrobe.edu.au

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.

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