Pro Vice-Chancellor (Future Students)

Job No.:570928

Work type:Fixed Term

• Drive the University’s future student growth strategy across domestic and international markets
• Deliver enrolment growth through recruitment, pathways and partnerships
• Full Time / 5 Year Fixed Term Appointment / Bundoora Campus

About the position

La Trobe University is seeking an exceptional executive leader to join the Future Growth portfolio as Pro Vice-Chancellor (Future Students). Reporting to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Future Growth, this pivotal role will shape and deliver the University's domestic and international student recruitment strategy, driving enrolment growth and strengthening La Trobe's position as a destination of choice for future students.

Leading the full future student lifecycle, from enquiry through to enrolment, the role provides strategic oversight of recruitment, admissions, channel management, student conversion and international compliance. Working closely with senior academic and professional leaders, the successful candidate will identify growth opportunities, build strategic partnerships and provide expert advice to drive sustainable growth across domestic and international markets.

Duties at this level:

• Lead the University's student recruitment and conversion strategy across domestic and international markets, aligning activities to institutional growth objectives.
• Identify and pursue new markets, channels, segments and partnerships that support sustainable student growth.
• Provide executive oversight of admissions, offer management and conversion operations, partnering with colleagues across the University to ensure a seamless prospective student experience.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships that advance the University's growth agenda across domestic and international markets.
• Represent the University at senior sector, industry and governance forums, strengthening La Trobe's profile, influence and market position.
• Lead, motivate and develop high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation and collaboration.

Skills and knowledge:

• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale student recruitment, admissions, enrolment management or growth-focused functions within a complex organisation.
• Deep understanding of the higher education sector, including market dynamics, funding models, regulatory requirements and domestic and international student demand.
• Proven capability to develop and execute strategic growth initiatives that deliver measurable organisational outcomes.
• Extensive experience building strategic partnerships and influencing senior stakeholders across complex environments.
• Strong commercial, strategic and analytical capability, with the ability to leverage market intelligence and performance data to inform decision making.
• Exceptional communication, engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to align diverse stakeholder groups around shared objectives.

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

Welcome to Bundoora campus – Please click on the video link below: 

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Benefits

• 17% superannuation
• Private Health Insurance discount
• Plus, many more, click HERE

How to apply

Closing date: Thursday 3rd September, 2026 at 11:55pm

Position Enquiries: Dr Stacey Farraway, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Future Growth, Future Growth Office, Email: S.Farraway@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries: Vicki Stavrou, Senior Talent Partner, Strategy and Senior Appointments Email: v.stavrou@latrobe.edu.au

Position Description below:

 PD - PVC Future Students.pdf

 Candidate Booklet - Pro Vice-Chancellor (Future Students).pdf

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• Cover letter and
• An up-to-date resume

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants  

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion 

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.

Our commitment to safety

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.

National Code on Gender Based Violence in Higher Education 

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.