Learning Adviser

- Full-time, fixed-term (12 month) opportunity
- Location choice of Gold Coast, Lismore or Coffs Harbour
- Remuneration package up to $113,313 pa, including 17% super

Southern Cross University is a dynamic, ambitious institution focused on its purpose of changing lives through revolutionary learning and research with real impact. Our game changing Southern Cross Model brings a deeper learning experience, improving individual student outcomes, quality of life and a better way to learn. Our world-ranked research is driving positive impact for our communities, environment and economy.

Working at Southern Cross University combines a rare combination of being surrounded by ambitious students, dedicated colleagues and an environment of stunning natural beauty. We are leaders in our communities in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast and pride ourselves on helping shape a better tomorrow.

Southern Cross University’s Office of Vice President (Students) and Registrar is seeking a Learning Advisor join our team and provide invaluable guidance and support to students throughout their learning journey.

As part of the Student Outreach team, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact by contributing to the provision of programs and services that promote student engagement, retention, and learning.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Contributing to the design, development, and delivery of learning support initiatives such as self-help resources, peer learning support, workshops, embedded unit support, and individualised student support.
• Providing one-to-one student learning support via a referral program.
• Identifying emerging themes where students require learning support, and working with academic staff to identify current issues and priorities for learning support
• Maintain up to date referral information and assessment approaches to proactively assess student circumstances and enable effective referral to other forms of support or assistance where appropriate.

You will be passionate about supporting student learning and will bring relevant experience with a background using learning analytics, assessment tools and approaches to inform your practice and drive student success. More specifically, you will have:

• A degree with subsequent relevant experience in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, Education, Health Science, Natural Science, Mathematics, Numeracy (secondary teaching) or another closely related field or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.
• Experience developing and delivering effective learning development programs and unit embedded learning support in a higher education environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a customer centric approach, and the ability to work effectively as part of a broader team collaborating with colleagues.
• Candidates with experience supporting students in the fields of IT, Engineering, Advanced Mathematics or Law will be highly regarded, though not essential.

Our staff benefit from flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work models, generous parental and carer’s leave provisions, wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programs and professional learning opportunities. This position is:

• Full-time, fixed term (12 months)
• Located at either Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450, Gold Coast, QLD 4225, or Lismore, NSW 2480. Generous relocation support available.
• HEW Level 6. The base salary ranges from $88,301 - $96,849 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $113,313.

Find out more about working at SCU by visiting Why Work at SCU.

Applicants must apply online and attach a CV and cover letter responding to the selection criteria within the position description by the closing date. Information to support you prepare your application is available on our website. If you experience difficulties applying online or need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by contacting [email protected].

Job applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or currently hold a visa with unrestricted work rights in Australia for the entire duration of the appointment. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:

Name: Mr Nick Dyason, Manager, Learning Experience Team

Phone: 02 6620 3103

Email: [email protected]

Closing Date: 11.30pm AEST, 15 July 2024

Southern Cross University is committed to ensuring that the University reflects the rich diversity across the region in which the University’s campuses are located.

The University encourages applications from people of all ages, women, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people living with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people who are LGBTQI+.

We encourage applications from people with disability and will provide adjustments to the recruitment process upon request.

Use the position description link below to access further information about the selection criteria for this role. You will need to submit complete responses to the selection criteria with your application, including providing examples where relevant. Please prepare these and submit each response when prompted in your online application submission.