Senior Administration Officer

La Trobe University; Bendigo; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Private health insurance discount

Job summary

La Trobe University is offering a full-time position as a Senior Administration Officer to support the Global Health and Equity Development team. This role is vital for managing administrative functions and improving health and equity across communities.

Applicants should possess a relevant degree or extensive experience, alongside strong organizational and communication skills. A key part of the job involves networking with various stakeholders and managing critical administrative processes.

Qualifications

• Degree with subsequent relevant experience or extensive experience in an administrative field.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver timely outputs and organize work efficiently.
• High proficiency in computer software packages and Internet research.

Responsibilities

• Provide focused administrative support for the Global Health team.
• Manage registration, licensing, and invoicing for Intellectual Property.
• Support efficient operationalization of administrative processes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Customer service focus

Computer proficiency

Education

Relevant degree or extensive experience

Job description

• Full time
• Fixed term until 30/6/28
• Campus Independent (can be located at Bundoora or any of our VIC regional campuses)
• HEO6 salary from 96,878 plus 17% superannuation
  

About the position

The Senior Administration Officer provides professional administration services to support and further the work of the Global Health and Equity Development team who conduct research and large-scale translation activities in Australia and internationally, directly improving health and equity for individuals and communities, and positively influence health systems and policy. The team works on health literacy development across all levels of society, including communities that experience profound disadvantages and marginalization.

The Senior Administration Officer provides focused administrative support for Distinguished Professor Richard Osborne, and for the whole team as required. The role ensures the smooth operationalization of administrative processes in an efficient and timely manner, that enables the team to work optimally. The role will be working with a broad range of stakeholders, requiring authentic cultural inclusiveness, and respectful engagement with people locally and globally.

A key component of the role is the management of the registration, licensing, and invoicing, of Intellectual Property (IP), research tools, and methods, for global distribution and usage.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have;

• Degree with subsequent relevant experience to consolidate the theories and principles learned, or extensive experience, leading to either the development of specialist expertise or to the development of broad knowledge in an administrative field, or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.
• Demonstrated depth or breadth of expertise developed through extensive relevant experience and application.
• Demonstrated capacity to organise work effectively and efficiently and deliver outputs in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, follow established procedures with limited supervision and contribute positively to an effective team.
• High level proficiency in computer software packages including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, electronic mail, and the use of the internet as a research tool.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated customer service focus and solution orientated approach.

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

PD- VVMCRHR Senior Administrative Officer .pdf

Benefits

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• Private Health Insurance discount

Closing date

Closing date: By 11:55pm Thursday 8th October 2026

Position Enquiries: Liz McKinley, Administration Coordinator

Email: [e-mail]

Recruitment Enquiries: [e-mail]

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

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.

Our commitment to safety

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.

National Code on Gender Based Violence in Higher Education

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.