• Computer Science and Information Technology
• Full-time, 3year fixed term contract
• Melbourne (Bundoora) location
• $85,724 - $94,302 per annum + up to 17% superannuation

The School of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (SEMS) has over 90 academic staff in three departments: Engineering, Computer Science and Information Technology, and Mathematics and Statistics in Melbourne (Bundoora) and Bendigo.

The School has a reputation for innovative course design, the maintenance of a supportive student-centred learning environment and an outstanding research profile. The School offers a range of general and specialist undergraduate and postgraduate courses that are rigorous, attuned to emerging trends and taught by staff at the forefront of their fields.  Graduates are valued for the high technical skills they develop during their course and for their ability to adapt to new developments based on sound theoretical and conceptual foundations

In this role

Reporting to the Head of Department, Computer Science & IT, you will undertake a three-year project to meet the strategic goals of increasing student numbers and industry involvement in computer science and IT.  Liaise with relevant industry, teacher, student, professional associations and local communities to promote the technical capability of the department to attract high quality students.

Skills and Experience

• An undergraduate degree in a related discipline with three to six years relevant experience.
• An ability to develop innovative methodologies or take a leading role in the application of proven techniques involving theoretical and technical sophistication.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders to achieve outcomes
• High level enterprise skills, including effective public speaking
• A strategic thinker who can focus on delivery and adapt focus accordingly.
• A current Australian driver’s license and relevant passport.

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

Benefits

Please click on this link for a full list of Benefits http://www.latrobe.edu.au/jobs/working/benefits

How to apply

Closing date: 11 pm Sunday 26th January 2020

Position Enquiries: Professor Henry Duh, TEL: 9479-1920 Email: b.duh@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 each essential and desirable bullet point in the Key Selection Criteria which is located in the position description.

Please scroll down to apply.

La Trobe University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.

For further enquiries on how to apply for this role, please contact Recruitment Partner Justin Bolton on +61 (03) 9479 1073

To apply and to view position description please visit http://www.latrobe.edu.au/jobs and search for job number 559147 under current vacancies.

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. La Trobe University turned 50 in 2017, and over the half century of its existence it has established a reputation as an innovative and accessible university, willing to take risks and take on challenges. 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.