Senior Learning Skills Advisor

Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment, we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning, skills, and research locally, regionally, and globally.
 
With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education.

About the role

You will be responsible for coordinating and delivering the provision of learning support services to students and staff. You will develop, deliver, and maintain appropriate programs to support student learning skills development and provide expertise to influence the policies, and procedures relevant to the Learning and Academic Skills Success team.

You will:

• provide individual and group academic learning support to eligible students to support their transition;

• coordinate collaboratively with other Learning Skills Advisors to ensure the effective operation of the services provided;

• contribute to the development of students’ academic literacy through the delivery of educational programs and resources;

• contribute to the coordination and ongoing development, promotion, evaluation, and reporting of LASS programs and services.

About you

Reporting to the Manager, Learning and Academic Skills Success, you will possess demonstrated knowledge of learning and teaching processes, particularly in the field of academic learning skills advising.

You will possess demonstrated ability to:

• assess and respond appropriately to the academic learning needs of students;

• deliver professional and quality learning skills service that enhances the student learning experience;

• professionally supervise and manage staff when required;

• facilitate the development of organisational practices including educational programs and workshops supporting staff and students.

All University positions delivering education and/or services to children must hold a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC). Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements.

How to apply

Please apply by Sunday, 1 March 2026.

Applicants are required to submit a resume and a cover letter.

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