"Senior Administration Officer"

Senior Administration Officer

Job No.:570119

Work type:Continuing

• Full-Time
• Continuing
• Bendigo Campus
• HEO6 Classification Base salary from $93,874 + 17% superannuation

About the position

This position provides executive and administrative support to the Dean and other members of the La Trobe Rural Health School Executive. In addition to having specific responsibility for a range of functions (including committee support and related activities) the position is part of a larger professional and administrative staff team which is collectively responsible for providing support to the activities of the School and its academic departments and research centres.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Provide executive and administrative support services for the Head of School and senior staff, including but not limited to:
• High level administrative support
• Diary, travel and event management
• Telephone, mail and email management
• High level secretariat support for committees
• Preparation of documents for meetings and publication including, where appropriate, preparing draft reports and confidential papers
• Reconciliation of expenses in Expensify for Head of School
• Supporting the School in Academic Integrity matters
• Prepare accurate and timely reports and data as required by the School and University.
• Develop and maintain will organised records, files and data systems**.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• Previous experience in an executive assistant role, supporting senior management individuals or teams.
• Demonstrated highly developed organisational and time management skills with an ability to prioritise and co-ordinate tasks to meet competing deadlines.
• Highly developed administrative skills including the ability to develop new administrative systems and processes.
• High level of proficiency in computer software systems including Calendar, Outlook, Word and Excel as well as the use internet search tools to compile information for reporting.
• Demonstrated high level of written and oral communications skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience in creating agendas, minute taking and follow through of action items for the executive level meetings.

Desirable

• Previous experience in the Tertiary sector.

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

PD - Senior Administration Officer.pdf

Benefits

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• 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 Wednesday 25th February 2026

Position Enquiries: Liz McKinley, Administration Coordinator          

Email: E.McKinley@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: 

• A Cover letter outlining your suitablility for the role and
• 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.

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

La Trobe’s Cultural Qualities:

La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful communities. Candidates will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, gender-based violence in previous employment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information to assist in determining suitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment, abuse or threats based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation liberty or autonomy. 

Advertised:11/2/2026

Closing Date:25/2/2026