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Campus independent - Can be based at La Trobe University’s Melbourne (Bundoora) or Victorian regional campuses (Bundoora campus preferred) Part-time .6 FTE Continuing position HEO7 Classification level Base salary from $103,171 per annum (pro rata .6) + 17% Superannuation Work with inspiring people who are driven to make a difference About the position This position provides proactive executive support and strategic policy advice to senior University committees of Council and Academic Board, ensuring effective governance and informed decision-making. The role applies substantial theoretical and professional expertise to complex matters, exercising sound judgement and interpretation across a range of issues. Acting as Executive Officer to assigned committees, the incumbent anticipates stakeholder needs, supports change initiatives and provides expert governance advice. Key responsibilities include developing annual work plans; preparing and maintaining agendas, minutes and official records; coordinating communication between committees and stakeholders; and undertaking research and policy analysis to ensure Chairs and members are well informed. The role also supports Committee Chairs in fulfilling their responsibilities, reviews and improves governance processes, negotiates outcomes across diverse interests, and contributes to continuous governance improvement initiatives across the University, as directed by the Manager, Governance. Position Flexibility We offer flexible work arrangements that can assist you in balancing your work and other responsibilities. Skills and Experience To be considered for this position, you will have; An undergraduate degree in any area relevant to the position with at least 4 years subsequent experience; or extensive experience and management expertise; or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience. Demonstrated organisation and problem-solving skills, with an ability to manage several different projects concurrently. Demonstrated high level of self-motivation and personal management skills. Demonstrated ability to form a detailed knowledge of academic and administrative policies and the interrelationships between a range of policies and activities. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders to achieve stated outcomes. Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position. Welcome Video - Victorian Regional campuses – See link below; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-NZBy693Go Benefits: 17% employer contributed superannuation Flexible work arrangements On site childcare facilities Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses How to apply Closing date: By 11:55pm Sunday the 1st of March, 2026 Position Enquiries: Rebecca Bramwell, Manager, Governance Email: r.bramwell@latrobe.edu.au Recruitment Enquiries:  Madeleine Parker, Talent Acquisition consultant Email: m.parker@latrobe.edu.au Position description: PD - Executive Officer Governance.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: Cover letter addressing your suitability for the position (max 1 page); and An up to date resume; 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. 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. Why La Trobe:  Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you’ll collaborate with community and industry to create impact.  Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses – the perfect hub for industry, students and academics  Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in the future La Trobe’s Cultural Qualities: 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. 

The Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry invites applications for the position of University lecturer in Global forest management, starting 1.8.2026 or as agreed. The permanent position will be located at the Department of Forest Sciences. The university lecturer strengthens the global research and teaching related to the management and sustainable use of forest resources at the Department of Forest Sciences. Applicants must have strong evidence of research, teaching, and thesis supervision in the field. Successful performance in the position requires the applicant to have research and teaching experience in one or more of the following disciplines: global forestry agroforestry integration of economic, ecological and social perspectives of global forestry The university lecturer must have experience and capabilities in obtaining research funding. Practical leadership experience in activities related to forest resource management and use, including human wellbeing such as people's livelihoods, will be considered an advantage for the applicant. Additionally, experience in international education, acquiring related funding, and curriculum development and implementation, especially in developing countries, is considered an advantage. The appointee must have versatile research methodology expertise and should also master modern data analysis methods. The appointee must have an interest in working in a multicultural and multilingual environment and in interdisciplinary teams, as well as collaborating with stakeholders from the private, public and third sectors. In the Department of Forest Sciences, the teaching and research of the university lecturer is particularly linked to the activities of the Viikki Tropical Resources Institute (VITRI) https://www.helsinki.fi/en/researchgroups/viikki-tropical-resources-institute. The main responsibility of the university lecturer is teaching at the bachelor's and master's level, which is offered in forest sciences degree programs and in the university-level Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) program. The Department of Forest Sciences offers the LAS program "Resource management of global forests" study line, which includes two modules, a total of eight courses. The university lecturer is the person responsible for this study line and the Global Forests module (four courses) included in it. The selected individual for the position must have the necessary pedagogical skills for teaching and motivation for renewing and developing teaching in both bachelor's and master's programs. Teaching is also developed through international projects. The responsibilities of the university lecturer also include participating in student marketing for the bachelor's and master’s programmes, as well as engaging in societal interaction. Eligibility requirements: According to the University of Helsinki Regulations university lecturers must hold an applicable doctoral degree and be capable of providing high-quality, research-based teaching and supervising theses. The assessment of applicant merits considers scholarly publications and other research outputs of scholarly value, teaching experience and pedagogical training, the ability to produce learning materials, other teaching merits and, if necessary, a teaching demonstration. The degree requirement (doctoral degree) must be met by the end of the application period. The university lecturer must be proficient in Finnish and they must also have at least satisfactory spoken and written skills in Swedish. Foreign citizens, non-native Finnish citizens or citizens who have not been educated in Finnish or Swedish may be exempted from this requirement without a separate application. If you do not yet speak Finnish or Swedish, we expect you to achieve a reasonable level of language proficiency in Finnish within a reasonable time after being selected for the position. The University will support the appointee in acquiring the necessary Finnish language skills. To successfully attend to the duties of the position, the appointee must also have good English skills. WHAT WE OFFER We offer an interesting opportunity to work in a diverse research environment. At the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry you will carry out research-based teaching at the highest education level in the field in Finland and have the opportunity to take part in internationally valued, first-class research activities. The position is also an opportunity to develop your own professional skills in a multidisciplinary work community of the faculty. Your work will be supported by the research and teaching staff of the department and the faculty as well as the administrative and technical staff at Viikki campus. The University of Helsinki has a university lecturer's career model in use https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/academic-careers/career-model-university-lecturers-and-clinical-instructors. The salary will be based on levels 5-7 of the requirements level chart for teaching and research personnel in the salary system of Finnish universities. In addition, the appointee will be paid a salary component based on personal work performance. Monthly gross salary for a university lecturer varies between 3 500 and 5 500 euros depending on the appointee’s qualifications and experience. Occupational health care services and standard Finnish pension benefits are provided for University employees. There is a six-month trial period in the position. HOW TO APPLY Applicants are requested to submit their applications in ONE SINGLE PDF file including the following documents (in Finnish or in English):  Motivation letter for the position in question (max 1 page) A curriculum vitae (CV) A numbered list of scientific and other publications (please use the Ministry of Education and Culture classification of publication types: https://koodistot.suomi.fi/codescheme;registryCode=research;schemeCode=Julkaisutyyppiluokitus Research and scientific activities (max 3 pages) Involvement in administrative duties Other activities which you wish to bring to the attention of the faculty. Please submit the description of your teaching qualifications via a separate e-form at: https://elomake.helsinki.fi/lomakkeet/137865/lomake.html General guidelines on application documents: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/open-positions/instructions-applicants-teaching-and-research-positions Applications with the above attachments must be submitted in a single PDF file, which is named:  global_lastname_firstname. Other attachments are not required.  External applicants, please submit your application using the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the Apply Now button. Applicants who have a helsinki.fi username and a valid employment contract, a grant researcher's contract or a visiting researcher's contract at the University of Helsinki are requested to leave their application by using the Employee login. The deadline for applications is 9.3.2026 (at 23.59 EEST). FURTHER INFORMATION Further information about the position is available from Department Head Risto Kasanen (risto.kasanen@helsinki.fi, tel. +358 2941 58377) Further information on the recruitment process may be obtained from HR Specialist Mirkka Juntunen (mirkka.juntunen@helsinki.fi, tel. +358 2941 57583) ABOUT US The Department of Forest Sciences is a unit of the University of Helsinki's Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, where approximately 140 people work. The department conducts internationally respected forestry research and provides top education based on it. The main research areas of research and teaching are forest ecology, forest resource management, and forest bioeconomy business and policy. The aim of the multidisciplinary activity is the teaching of sustainability and sustainable use of forests, scientific research and social influence. The Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry grants Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Forestry as well as doctoral degrees in the university's doctoral programs. Approximately 350 undergraduate and 60 postgraduate students study in the department's education programs. The Department of Forest sciences is active in its social activities, and has good and long-term cooperation with research institutes in the field, other universities, administration and companies nationally and internationally. https://www.helsinki.fi/en/faculty-agriculture-and-forestry/research/forest-sciences The Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry is located on the Viikki campus. The mission of the faculty is to promote the sustainable use of renewable natural resources through scientific research and research-based teaching. We focus on agricultural and forest sciences, food and nutrition, microbiology, as well as on economics and management. We cover the full natural resource chain from farm to fork, the entire field of forest sciences from soil chemistry to marketing, as well as the environmental effects of related activities. Graduates from the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry are versatile experts in biosciences and business, able to meet the needs of both the business sector and society at large. www.helsinki.fi/en/faculty-of-agriculture-and-forestry WHY FINLAND AND HELSINKI Why Finland is a great place to live and work: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/why-finland 10 reasons to work in Helsinki: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/why-helsinki Support for international staff: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/welcome International House Helsinki: https://ihhelsinki.fi  Welcome to Helsinki: https://welcome.hel.fi/ A diverse and equitable study and work culture is important to us. That is why we do our best to promote an inclusive university community. We encourage all qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our positions. Click this link to read about accessibility and inclusivity at our University. JOIN US TO BUILD A BETTER WORLD – TOGETHER! #HelsinkiUniCareers

Based in Student Experience and Success – Scholarships and Admissions Standards  Full-time, continuing position based at the Adelaide City Campus  Salary range: $132,705 - $141,974 per annum (plus 17% superannuation) At Adelaide University, we create the opportunities you need to achieve your ambitions – because when you thrive, we thrive. We are transforming education for contemporary learners and global citizens. Building on a proud legacy and shaped by bold ambition, it’s a place of excellence and equity, where our vibrant community of staff are united by our purpose to inspire Australia’s future change-makers and create a better tomorrow. Work that matters This position will lead the Coursework Scholarships and Prizes team to deliver outstanding service and continuous improvement, by fostering a high-performing, customer-focused culture and ongoing professional development. It will develop and implement policies and procedures for the administration of scholarships, grants and prizes, ensuring compliance with relevant guidelines and legislation. The Senior Manager will lead the strategic promotion of scholarships, grants and prizes, delivering accurate and timely information to students, staff, and external stakeholders through effective communication channels, and will manage the oversight of fair and transparent application and selection processes for scholarships, grants and prizes, in accordance with relevant policies and procedures, and scheme conditions. Curious to learn more? Explore the full role description below to discover more about this opportunity. The team Reporting to the Director, Scholarships and Admissions Standards, this role oversees a team of 14 people, making decisions on prioritising, scheduling, local resource allocation, and immediate process improvements; and also provides initial feedback that informs tactical planning. This role forms part of the Scholarships and Admissions Standards team within the Student and Academic Services Function and will provide role guidance, professional development, direction and coaching for between 2 and 5 direct reports. Visit the AU website to learn more about  Student Experience and Success. Our people    Our people are guided by purpose, curiosity, and a commitment to lifelong learning. We embrace authenticity, innovation and collaboration, and harness diverse thinking in our pursuit of excellence.  Learn more about our people, what we stand for and what we offer at Careers at AU.   Experience   To join our community and thrive in this role, you will likely have the following skills and experience:   Proven experience in leading and managing a team, fostering high levels of engagement and performance  Extensive experience in developing and implementing policies and procedures within a higher education context  Strong background in strategic promotion and communication, effectively reaching diverse audiences.  Experience in overseeing compliant promotion and selection processes  Our commitment to inclusion and diversity   We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels respected and valued. Adelaide University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements and providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.   Launch your future with Adelaide University now   Applying is simple. Simply click on the Apply Now button and upload:   your current CV   a cover letter that tells us why you’re excited about the role   The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.   Submit your application by 11:30pm Sunday 8 March 2026  The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. For further information about this opportunity, please contact:   Alexandra Koszegi  Team Lead, Talent Acquisition  +61 8 8302 1700| careers.adelaideuniversity@adelaide.edu.au