Academic Skills Adviser - Multiple Positions

Job no: 0057577 
Location: Parkville 
Role type: Full-time; Fixed term till December 2024 (2 roles) & Fixed term till March 2025 
Department/School: Student and Scholarly Services  
Salary: UOM 7 - $102,338 - $110,780 p.a. plus 17% super 

• Empower students through language, academic, and professional skills. 
• Facilitate student-centered learning that is accessible, interactive, and promotes learner reflexivity, staying ahead of current and emerging trends in higher education 
• 17% super, benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment!  

About the Role 
As an Academic Skills Adviser, your mission is to empower students by improving their language, academic, and professional skills. You'll collaborate on curriculum-embedded workshops, online resources, co-curricular programs, and individual tutoring. This cultivates academic progress, employability, and a sense of belonging within the University community. 

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Contributing to the planning, development, delivery, and evaluation of the Academic Skills team's programs, resources, and services across the University. 
• Utilising pedagogies, learning designs, and educational technologies to facilitate student-centered learning that is accessible, interactive, and fosters learner reflexivity 
• Ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of Academic Skills programs, resources, and services. 

Who we are looking for 
We’re looking for highly organised, detail-oriented individuals with a strong work ethic, commitment to continuous improvement, openness to new ideas, and creative approaches to problem-solving. You will have a background in coordinating curricular and co-curricular programs and services to support student's Academic Skills development at a tertiary level. As a team player with excellent interpersonal skills, you will liaise with various stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes. 

You will also have: 

• Postgraduate qualifications in a pertinent field (e.g., applied linguistics, education, TESOL) or an equivalent blend of relevant experience and education/training. 
• Demonstrated experience teaching academic and/or language and communication skills to diverse student cohorts in a university environment, including English as an Additional Language (EAL) students.  
• Demonstrated experience using educational technologies and online learning platforms (such as Learning Management Systems) to strategise, create, deliver, and assess online learning materials that facilitate students' Academic Skills growth. 
• Expertise in current and emerging trends in higher education, including online learning, learning design, and pedagogies for enhancing students' Academic Skills development. 

Applicants with any of the following specialisations are strongly encouraged to apply: 
- Experience providing Academic Skills advice to PhD candidates 
- Experience or disciplinary background in Science or, Veterinary and Agricultural Science, and with Graduate Researchers 

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD. 

To ensure the University continues to provide a safe environment for everyone, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check. 

This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. 

Your new team – Student and Scholarly Services  
Student and Scholarly Services provides student administration and services from recruitment and point of enquiry to graduation. This team also delivers wellbeing and scholarly services to students and staff. 

What we offer you! 
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page! 

The University of Melbourne 
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Be yourself 
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities, and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality, and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page. 

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier-free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact Kim Groizard at **********@unimelb.edu.au, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request". 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants 
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture, and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne. 

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring 

Join Us! 
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:  

• Resume 
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience 

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description. 

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact  Maddison Ryan via email at **********@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address. 

Applications close: 3rd April 2024 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) 

Position Description:  Academic Skills Adviser Position Description uom7.pdf