Learning Adviser

• $97,113 to $108,813 pa (HEW 7)
• Fixed term (6-month Contract), Full-time, Albany based
• Open to candidates with relevant work rights

LEARNING ADVISER
CENTRE FOR LEARNING AND TEACHING
LEARNING SUPPORT
ALBANY
$97,113 to $108,813 pa (HEW 7)
FULL TIME, 6 MONTHS FIXED-TERMOverview
Edith Cowan University (ECU) is a large multi-campus institution located in Western Australia (WA) with a strong reputation for excellence in teaching, research and state-of-the-art facilities. Our focus on teaching and research is inspired by engagement and partnerships with those in the many communities in which we serve. ECU is guided by strong values that influence the way we work and our vision is to further enhance our reputation and be recognised for our world ready graduates and leading-edge research. Our purpose is to transform lives and enrich society through education and our world-class research including our commitments on equality, opportunities for disadvantaged people and reducing our impact on the environment. ECU’s Regional Plan (2022-2026) specifically aims to improve the access, participation and outcomes for regional ECU students. As well, ECU has a collaboration with the Great Southern Universities Centre, based in Albany.The diverse and talented staff in the Centre for Learning and Teaching (CLT) play a central role in achieving ECU's vision, and in designing and implementing future-oriented teaching and learning strategies. With its base at the Joondalup Campus, the CLT delivers a comprehensive suite of services and programmes on campus.The Learning Support team forms part of the CLT and focuses on enhancing student success and preparedness for university. The team supports all ECU students to transition into university successfully and progress throughout their study, including enabling, undergraduate, postgraduate, and HDR programs. The team adopts a strength-based perspective to student development in these programs through delivering communication skills activities both within and outside of the curriculum.The Role
The Learning Adviser based in Albany plays an important role in supporting local students develop academic and study skills. This support is provided through the provision of face-to-face and online appointments, group workshops, and drop-in sessions. Prioritising the needs of ECU’s diverse cohort in regional areas, the role provides a student-focused, efficient service, aimed at improving student retention and progression. In addition to these duties, the Learning Adviser collaborates with the Learning Support and Regional Futures teams to promote ECU services, contribute to local community engagement where appropriate, respond to student queries, and redirect students to other support services when needed.ECU has a commitment to improving the communication skills of all students. The broad focus of this position and the Learning Support team is to assist students undertaking undergraduate and postgraduate studies in a range of disciplines to develop their academic communication skills. The Learning Adviser is required to have an ability to use a range of delivery modes and technologies, both face-to-face and online, to enhance these skills for coursework students.This is primarily a home-based work role providing online support to current ECU students, but successful applicants must be based in Albany to deliver in-person learning support in collaboration with the regional futures team at the Great Southern Universities Centre as required. The role will require flexibility to schedule working hours to suit the needs of regional students.Selection Criteria
The successful applicants will possess the following capabilities:

• A graduate qualification or progression towards a higher degree in Education and subsequent relevant teaching experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
• Demonstrated ability to support student skills development, including academic communication, numeracy, and study skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience supporting people of diverse cultural backgrounds
• A highly collaborative approach with a record of having achieved significant goals through teamwork.

As an important part of this role is supporting local students and understanding the needs of the community, applicants must be based in the Albany region.The successful applicant will also have personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry, Personal Excellence, and Courage.Benefits & Remuneration
This 6 month full time fixed-term role attracts a salary of $97,113 to $108,813 pa plus 17% superannuation.ECU supports a work/life balance for staff. Benefits such as flexible working arrangements may also be negotiated to meet your personal circumstances.ECU has an Award-winning Health and Wellness Program and an extensive range of staff benefits across entertainment, financial, health, travel and consumer goods and services.For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit ourECU is a smoke-free environment.Contact
Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Leah Rosales on 08 6304 3229 for more information.How to Apply
Please submit a concise cover letter (1 page) describing your suitability for this position, directly addressing the selection criteria above, and attach a copy of your current CV to the online application portal.Closing Date
Applications close on Tuesday 11 June 2024 at 11.30pm AWST.ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the differences in society. Specific strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.#LI-DNP