Senior Manager, Strategy and Planning

Senior Manager, Strategy and Planning

Job No.: 567866

Work type: Continuing

Location: Bundoora based position

Opportunity: Internal and External Opportunity

Employment Type: Full Time, Ongoing

About the position

The primary responsibility of this position is to lead a team of motivated, thoughtful and innovative specialists and manage the governance, planning, engagement and communication activities, ensuring expertise from a range of areas to improve decision making, assist with planning and to track success. The position also provides oversight of the work in and out of the executive office within the Office of the Provost.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• Demonstrated high level analytical, creative problem solving and negotiation skills supported by a proven ability to conceptualise, develop, propose, and review project plans.


• Demonstrated high level of theoretical and applied knowledge in professional area of expertise.


• Demonstrated ability to take responsibility for achievement of objectives and programs affecting a significant organisational area at Business Unit/School/Division level or equivalent.


• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience in liaising with staff at all levels of an organisation, negotiating effective outcomes, consultation, and facilitation of group discussions.

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

How to apply

Closing date: By Monday 7 October 11:55pm

Position Enquiries: Bridget Soulsby via email b.soulsby@latrobe.edu.au

Position Description: PD - Senior Manager Strategy and Planning (1).docx

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

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• An up to date resume;


• A separate document addressing each essential and desirable bullet point in the Key Selection Criteria which is located in the position description.

Please scroll down to apply.

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.

Advertised: 30/9/2024

Closing Date: 07/10/2024