Community Engagement and Co-Production Coordinator, Australian Autism Knowledge Hub

Job No.:570765

Work type:Fixed Term

• Part-time .8 FTE
• Fixed term until 31st of March 2029
• Based at La Trobe University's Bundoora Campus
• HEO7

About the position

The Community Engagement and Co-Production Coordinator will play a key role in supporting the Hub’s community engagement, co-design and co-production activities. Reporting to the Principal Research Fellow and working closely with the Deputy Director, Community & Co-Design, and OTARC’s community engagement team, you will coordinate activities that ensure the voices, knowledge and priorities of the autism community meaningfully inform the Hub’s work.

You will plan, coordinate and continuously improve community engagement activities, ensuring they are accessible, inclusive, well governed and genuinely influential in shaping the Hub’s knowledge translation, research priorities and training initiatives.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have

• A strong understanding of participatory research principles and key concepts.
• A comprehensive understanding of the Australian autism stakeholder landscape, including individual and organisational stakeholders spanning advocacy, practice, policy, research, and other relevant domains.
• An advanced theoretical understanding of interpersonal, cultural, structural, and institutional inequity in the context of Neurodiversity and/or Disability.

• Highly developed organisational, coordination and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines concurrently in a complex and environment.

• Demonstrated experience in budget administration and financial management, including monitoring expenditure, processing payments and reimbursements, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with organisational policies and funding requirements. Experience managing a reimbursement funding pool and supporting financial reporting will be highly regarded.

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

Position Description:

 Community Co-Production Coordinator HEO7

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits and entitlements to staff members at La Trobe. Click HERE to find out more.

How to apply

Closing date: By 11:55pm Wednesday the 16^th of September 2026

Position Enquiries: Dr Holly Foster, Executive Manager, Australian Autism Knowledge Hub

E-mail: H.foster@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries: Madeleine Parker, Talent Acquisition Consultant

Email: m.parker@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 addressing your suitability for the position and the key selection criteria as outlined in the PD; and
• 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.

Why work at OTARC? 

The Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre is Australia’s first research centre dedicated to autism research. You’ll join a team that is dedicated to enriching the lives of Autistic people, their families and their carers through high-quality scientific research, innovation, and translation. Examples of the impact of our work can be found here: https://www.latrobe.edu.au/otarc/impact/achievements. 

We aim to be an example of best-practice neuro-inclusivity. We also offer flexibility in work location and hours, as well as accommodations to the office environment (for example, to manage sensory concerns). Autistic voices are central to our research design and practice. Our Strategic Plan codifies the commitments we have made to developing and promoting service policies that improve the lives of Autistic people.

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 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.