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 Theo Farrell, is the senior academic appointment of the University.
The Vice-Chancellor and President, , is assisted by a senior executive group which provides advice on strategic and operational planning.
- Provost and Senior Vice President: Professor Robert Pike
- Deputy Provost: Professor Parshia Lee-Stecum
- Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice President (Research and Industry Engagement): Professor Chris Pakes
- Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice President (Academic): Associate Professor Sharna Spittle
- Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice President (Future Growth): Dr Stacey Farraway
- Pro Vice-Chancellor (Regional): Associate Professor Melanie Bish
- Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous): Associate Professor Michael Donovan
- Chief Operating Officer and Vice President (Operations): Mark Smith
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): Dary Milani
- Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Capability): Professor Ashley Franks
- Pro Vice-Chancellor (Industry Engagement): Dr Megan Fisher
- Pro Vice-Chancellor (Regional): Associate Professor Melanie Bish
- Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous): Associate Professor Michael Donovan
- Pro Vice-Chancellor (Student Experience and Employability): Dr Naomi Dempsey
- Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning and Teaching): Associate Professor Sharna Spittle
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 school or administrative department.
We have several residential colleges, as well as student apartments and graduate housing.