"Senior Coordinator, Educational Partnerships"

Job Description:

• Part time 0.4FTE
• Fixed Term (until 31/12/2026)
• Bendigo Campus
• Salary HEO7 starting from $103,171 plus 17% superannuation (Pro-rated for part time)

About the position

An integral role within the Educational Partnerships Program, this role will deliver programs that aim to familiarise participants of diverse backgrounds with higher education; inform their aspirations to access and participate in higher education and build their confidence to achieve through academic and study discipline immersion.

• Develop, organise and facilitate outreach activities, particularly for secondary school students, that align with the strategic goals of the Educational Partnerships Program and wider University strategy.
• Provide both academic and broader support to students undertaking university curriculum in partner schools, including those undertaking VCE (VM);
• Provide outreach to broader partner organisations, which may include VET providers, community service organisations and other organisations;
• Collaborate actively with colleagues from La Trobe University Schools to develop and deliver engagement activities that align with relevant curriculum and school course portfolio strategy;
• Manage student leaders providing mentoring and engagement activities into schools on behalf of La Trobe;
• Contribute to the monitoring, analysis, and evaluation of activities,
• Provide targeted advice to teachers and students regarding pathways to study at La Trobe.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have

• A formal school or tertiary teaching qualification, e.g. B.Ed, M.Ed, or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.
• Proven ability to develop, implement and refine innovative activities that raise achievement, awareness, and higher education aspirations, particularly for under-represented students.
• High level interpersonal skills, especially the capacity to work collaboratively and cooperatively across partner schools and the University.
• Demonstrated experience in program/event management and development, and ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice.

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

PD - Senior Coordinator, Educational Partnerships PT BGO.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 4th February 2026

Position Enquiries: Philip Guerin, Manager Strategic and Equity Outreach Partnerships
P.Guerin@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:

• Cover letter,
• An up-to-date resume and;
• A separate document addressing the five Essential criteria listed below:

• A formal school or tertiary teaching qualification, e.g. B.Ed, M.Ed, or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.
• Proven ability to develop, implement and refine innovative activities that raise achievement, awareness, and higher education aspirations, particularly for under-represented students.
• High level interpersonal skills, especially the capacity to work collaboratively and cooperatively across partner schools and the University.
• Demonstrated experience in program/event management and development, and ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice.

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