University management
The University Council is the governing body of the University, presided over by the Chancellor and with membership defined by the La Trobe University Act of 1964.
The Academic Board considers and advises the Vice-Chancellor and the University Council on academic matters and any other broad issues which affect the academic excellence of the University.
Professor James Walker chairs the Academic Board.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor John Dewar, is the senior academic appointment of the University.
The Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor John Dewar, is assisted by a senior executive group which provides advice on strategic and operational planning.
- Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Research and Industry Engagement): Professor Susan Dodds
- Provost: Professor Robert Pike
- Chief Operating Officer: Mark Smith
- Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Students): Professor Jessica Vanderlelie
- Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education): Professor Nicolette Lee
- Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Future Growth): Dr Stacey Farraway
- Pro Vice-Chancellor (Regional): Associate Professor Melanie Bish
- Deputy Provost: Professor Parshia Lee-Stecum
Chief of Staff, Office of the Vice-Chancellor
- Chief of Staff: Katie Phillis
Pro Vice-Chancellors
- Pro Vice-Chancellor (Educational Partnerships): Professor Amalia Di lorio
- Pro Vice Chancellor/Executive Director (Recruitment and International Operations) (Acting): Dary Milani
- Pro Vice-Chancellor (Graduate and Global Research): Professor Chris Pakes
- Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Capability): Professor Ashley Franks
- Pro Vice-Chancellor (Industry Engagement): Dr Megan Fisher
- Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous): Associate Professor Michael Donovan
- Pro Vice-Chancellor (Regional): Associate Professor Melanie Bish
Campus directors are responsible for the day to day administration to the faculties in the pursuit of the academic mission of the University.
The University Ombudsman is able to provide advice and assistance in resolving complaints where a complaint or grievance regarding an academic matter or an administrative decision or action is not resolved through the relevant college, school or administrative department.
We have several residential colleges, as well as student apartments and graduate housing.