Strategy and Planning Advisor

Job No.:569558

Work type:Continuing

• Full time
• Continuing
• Bundoora Campus
• Salary HEO7 $103,171 - $113,495 plus 17% superannuation

About the position

Are you passionate about strategic planning, governance, and data-driven decision-making? La Trobe University is seeking a dynamic Strategy and Planning Advisor to join our Office of the Provost. This pivotal role supports the strategic coordination and operational delivery of key initiatives, enabling complex planning processes across the University.

You’ll work closely with senior committees, academic leaders, and planning teams to ensure our coursework portfolio and business planning align with institutional goals. Your expertise will help shape the future of academic workload planning, course intake strategies, and subject portfolio reviews.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Provide high-level executive support to senior University committees, including agenda setting, policy interpretation, and reporting.
• Enable and execute planning cycles such as Academic and Casual Workload Planning, Load Planning, and Course Viability Monitoring.
• Analyse and interpret complex datasets to inform strategic decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning platforms and processes.
• Deliver training and consultancy advice across Schools and Divisions.
• Model positive leadership behaviours and support team development.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• A relevant undergraduate degree with 4+ years of experience, or equivalent expertise.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear insights, process and prepare reports, committee papers and policy advice.
• Proven experience in supporting business planning, performance review, and workload modelling.
• A deep understanding of academic and administrative policy frameworks.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to lead change across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills; capable of managing multiple projects.

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

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Benefits:

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• On site child care facilities
• 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, Sunday 16th November 2025

Position Enquiries: Lindsay Rose, Senior Strategy and Planning Advisor

via email: Lindsay.Rose@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries: Lisa White, Talent Acquisition Consultant

via email: Lisa.White@latrobe.edu.au

Position Description below:

PD - Strategy and Planning Advisor .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 and;
• A separate document addressing each bullet point under the Essential Criteria ‘Skills and knowledge required for the position’, which is located in the position description.

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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:27/10/2025

Closing Date:16/11/2025

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