Casual Administration Officer

Casual Administration Officer

Job No.: 567949

Work type: Casual

Available for immediate start

Position located at: Bendigo campus

HEO5 - $52.28 per hour + superannuation

About the position

Join our La Trobe Rural Health School and Regional Operations Professional & Administration team. The Regional Operations team provides administrative support for the teaching activities across the Schools within the Office of the Provost at our regional campuses. Supporting the operations of the schools and will have responsibility for the provision of high-quality customer service and high-level administrative support services and advice to academic staff.

We offer flexible working arrangements by negotiation for the successful candidate.

Average hours ranging from 20 to 22 hours per week.

Potential opportunities for conversion to longer term employment.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• Completion of a degree without subsequent relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.


• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop excellent working relationships with colleagues, students, and other stakeholders.


• Demonstrated capacity to organise work effectively and efficiently and deliver outputs in a timely manner.


• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team, 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.


• Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive and/or confidential situations and deal with difficult situations.

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

About La Trobe

La Trobe University’s success is driven by people who are committed to making a difference. They are creative and highly motivated, pursue new ideas and create knowledge. La Trobe is one of Australia’s research leaders, and the largest provider of higher education to regional Victoria. Our teaching and research address some of the most significant issues of our time and we’re passionate about driving change through operational excellence to benefit the communities we serve.

How to apply

Closing date: 11.55pm Monday 21st October 2024

Position Enquiries: Liz McKinley, Administration Co-ordinator E.McKinley@latrobe.edu.au

Position Description below: PD - Admin Officer Regional -Casual.pdf

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

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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.

Advertised: 06/10/2024

Closing Date: 21/10/2024