LTSA is a proudly independent, student led, organisation funded by the Student Service and Amenities Fee (SSAF) – a compulsory fee charged to La Trobe University students, to fund non-academic services and amenities. LTSA is proud to provide independent advocacy support to all La Trobe University students, both online and across the La Trobe campus network.

LTSA Student Advocacy is a small but effective team with a social justice and intersectional lens, and a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach. The service and all members of the team work from the highest levels of ethical standards and sustain a confidential, professional and reliable student service. LTSA Student Advocacy seeks to work collaboratively with stakeholders in the pursuit of procedurally fair, equitable, and reasonable outcomes for all La Trobe students.

The Senior Student Advocate reports to the Manager, Student Advocacy and plays a key role in supporting and empowering undergraduate and postgraduate students across all campuses by providing independent and impartial, ethical, timely and accurate advice, guidance and advocacy to all La Trobe students across all campuses in matters where their academic, administrative interests and welfare are affected.

Working collaboratively within the University environment, the Senior Student Advocate assists students experiencing complex and sensitive matters to navigate the institution’s processes, policies and procedures, while maintaining confidentiality and acting in good faith. The Senior Advocate role involves independent student-led casework which regularly includes conflict resolution, negotiation and mediation. The Senior Advocate will also support Higher Degree by Research students.

While this position is hybrid and based at the Mildura campus, it is expected the Senior Advocate will travel to each of the regional campuses from time to time. This role will lead regional initiatives and work closely with the Advocacy manager in leading other internal projects and macro advocacy campaigns. The Senior Advocate will also assist the manager in providing peer supervision with team members, and as needed, will lead the team.