Advising Jobs at Australian Universities

Dates

Opening Date: 24-Sep-2024
Closing Date: 13-Oct-2024

Location

La Trobe University Bundoora Campus

Salary

Attractive salary packing for the ideal candidate

Responsibilities

Play a key role in partnering with divisions across the Students Portfolio to implement evidence-based retention and success strategies.
Accountable for delivering the holistic, multi-tiered advising and support model integral to the Student Success and Retention Strategy.
Provide seamless experiences through an omni-channel approach for customer enquiries.

Requirements

Highly developed communication skills with an ability to lead and motivate others.
Demonstrated ability to engage effectively and persuasively with senior colleagues.
Extensive knowledge and skills in the Australian University sector or professional experience in industry.
Knowledge of and experience in implementing data informed, innovative and customer focused solutions.

Benefits

17% employer contributed superannuation
On site child care facilities
Flexible work arrangements
Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

Notes

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.
All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005.

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Dates

31-Dec-2024 - Closing Date

Responsibilities

Advocating for student wellbeing and success
Offering a wide range of programs and services to support students
Providing academic advising, career counseling, mental health support, and disability services
Fostering a supportive and inclusive campus environment

Requirements

Experience in student support, counseling, academic advising, career development, or student engagement

Benefits

Opportunities for casual employment
Empowering students to achieve their full potential
Supporting student success and making a difference

Notes

Discover opportunities for casual employment in the Student Services team at UniSC
Register your expression of interest for suitable roles aligned with your expertise
Encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance teaching and research endeavors

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Dates

Opening Date: 04-Sep-2024
Closing Date: 18-Sep-2024

Location

Parkville, Victoria, Australia

Salary

UOM 7 – $106,432 – $115,211 p.a. plus 17% super

Responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day delivery of financial aid services to students, ensuring that the services are effective in delivering the agreed outcomes for students, and are delivered effectively and professionally, in a context where students may be facing considerable personal stresses and challenges.
Enable the ongoing development and refinement of effective administrative processes, enabling the timely and accurate payment of student grants and short-term and long-term loans.
Ensure the development and maintenance of effective self-help and resources for students seeking information and guidance to assist students facing common challenges and to develop agency in the resolution of their challenges.
Actively contribute to innovation and continuous improvement of practices and processes based on analysis and feedback, working collaboratively with stakeholders to inform business improvements.

Requirements

A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.
Demonstrated adoption of values by acting in the best interest of the University; displaying service excellence by striving to deliver beyond expectations and taking ownership of the delivery; and value working collaboratively, connecting with people and building relationships in your workplace.
Demonstrated experience in student support services, ideally within financial aid or scholarship services, and developing, delivering and evaluating services against predetermined objectives.
Demonstrated experience in working with students in an advising context, ideally with experience in a student wellbeing context.

Benefits

Generous leave provisions
Salary packaging
Health and well-being services
Discounts on graduate courses

Notes

This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
In the event of sourcing a suitable candidate, the closing date for applications may be brought forward, and the job vacancy may be closed.

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Dates

Opening Date: Not Available
Closing Date: 12-Nov-2024

Location

Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, Dharug land, North Ryde, Sydney, Australia

Salary

Lecturer – From $119,840 to $141,790 (Level B) p.a. plus 17% superannuation; Senior Lecturer – From $146,324 to $168,275 (Level C) p.a. plus 17% superannuation; Associate Professor – From $175,731 to $193,296 (Level D) p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

Responsibilities

Publishing research in leading international refereed journals
Teaching and advising undergraduate and graduate students
Encouraging a high level of accomplishment in students

Requirements

Candidates in any field of economics or econometrics are invited to apply.

Benefits

17% superannuation
Full-time, continuing position
Flexible work options

Notes

Interviews will be conducted remotely by video starting December 2024.
Expected start date of July 2025.

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Dates

Opening Date: Not Available
Closing Date: 22-Sep-2024

Location

1 Moreton Parade, UniSC Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia, 4502

Salary

Level 5, $77,710 to $87,573 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation

Responsibilities

Enhance student success, retention, and completion through various activities and services such as academic skills advising, pastoral care, residential life activities, financial support, cultural safety initiatives, and more.
Support the continuous improvement of best practice strategies that improve enrolment, progression, and completion rates for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students, while also enhancing their overall university experience and sense of belonging.
Support the recruitment, development, and monitoring of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Student Ambassadors for the centre, thereby addressing the advising needs of these students effectively.

Requirements

Extensive experience supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students throughout their academic journeys.
Well-developed interpersonal and organisational skills to work both independently and as part of a team.
Ability to interact with a diverse range of people, prioritise tasks to meet deadlines, maintain confidentiality, and exercise initiative and independent judgment.

Benefits

Modern teaching & research facilities.
Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
Salary packing options + 17% Super.
EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.

Notes

UniSC considers that being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld).
Applications must include a resume and responses to specific pre-determined selection criteria as outlined in the application form.
For additional support during the application process, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

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Dates

Opening Date: 09-Sep-2024
Closing Date: 16-Sep-2024

Location

Parkville, Victoria, 3010, Australia

Salary

UOM 5 –$83,159 - $95,518 p.a. plus 17% super

Responsibilities

Coordinate and conduct orientation sessions to welcome new students and introduce them to resources and academic expectations.
Provide personalised academic advising, including subject selection, degree planning, and monitoring academic progress.
Assist students in setting academic and career goals, developing action plans, and connecting with campus resources.
Offer crisis support and refer students to appropriate services, ensuring they receive the necessary assistance.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counselling, Psychology, or a related field
Previous experience in student advising or counselling roles
Strong communication skills with the ability to build trust with diverse student populations
Experience with CRM and student information systems, along with excellent organisational skills.

Benefits

Generous leave provisions
Salary packaging
Health and well-being services
Discounts on graduate courses

Notes

This position is a professional development opportunity for University of Melbourne staff.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
The successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.

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Dates

Opening Date: 09-Sep-2024
Closing Date: 16-Sep-2024

Location

Parkville, Victoria, Australia

Salary

UOM 5 –$83,159 - $95,518 p.a. plus 17% super

Responsibilities

Coordinate and conduct orientation sessions to welcome new students and introduce them to resources and academic expectations.
Provide personalised academic advising, including subject selection, degree planning, and monitoring academic progress.
Assist students in setting academic and career goals, developing action plans, and connecting with campus resources.
Offer crisis support and refer students to appropriate services, ensuring they receive the necessary assistance.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counselling, Psychology, or a related field
Previous experience in student advising or counselling roles
Strong communication skills with the ability to build trust with diverse student populations
Experience with CRM and student information systems, along with excellent organisational skills.

Benefits

Generous leave provisions
Salary packaging
Health and well-being services
Discounts on graduate courses

Notes

This position is a professional development opportunity for University of Melbourne staff.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
The successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.

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Dates

Opening Date: 17-Sep-2024
Closing Date: 29-Sep-2024

Location

Adelaide, South Australia, 5005 Australia

Salary

$86,360 - $93,285 per annum plus employer contribution of 17% superannuation.

Responsibilities

Proactively deliver front facing student support across the coursework student lifecycle (onboarding to graduation).
Provide cohort/discipline-specific support and engagement, degree pathway advice, onboarding, program/course advice, student counselling and consultation, retention/engagement activities, and graduation completions.
Ensure the delivery of holistic student case management in line with the development of a proactive student-centric service culture with a focus on increased student retention, engagement and success.

Requirements

Proven record of actively contributing to the development of, and working effectively in, high-performance teams and record of championing a workplace culture.
Positive, can-do attitude who thrives in a fast-paced and multifunctional workplace environment.
Proven high-level experience in the provision of front-facing student advice in a tertiary education environment, including the interpretation, application and customisation of complex rules, policy and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, in a succinct, professional and responsive manner and to work collaboratively to deliver student centric results.
Demonstrated high-level administrative experience, and using high level organisational and time management abilities, problem solving and initiative to deliver high quality outputs and manage competing deadlines.

Benefits

Salary packaging
Flexible work arrangements
High quality professional development programs and activities
On-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Notes

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.
For further information regarding this position, contact Domenica Cassar, Team Leader, Student Success.

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Dates

Opening Date: 21-Sep-2024
Closing Date: 20-Oct-2024

Location

Melbourne

Salary

Salary Academic Level B ($109,770 - $130,355) / Level C ($134,469 - $155,057) + 17% Superannuation

Responsibilities

Contribute to teaching and research in Media Production across various platforms.
Teach undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs.
Maintain and advance scholarship, research, and industry relationships in the field.
Work collaboratively with fellow academics in Media programs.
Undertake associated duties such as academic advising and student selection.
Coordinate courses and potentially supervise postgraduate candidates.
Contribute to the development of the program.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in creative media production across various contexts and platforms.
Experience in teaching media practices within higher education.
Ability to prepare, coordinate, and deliver programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Capacity to produce high-quality curriculum or program materials in media production.
Ability to work effectively and negotiate sensitively with students regarding inclusive teaching practices.

Benefits

17% Superannuation
Engagement with a vibrant community of practitioners and theorists in communication and media.
Opportunity to work in a school ranked 45th in the world for Communication and Media Studies.

Notes

Appointment is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
Candidates should specify the level of appointment they are applying for in the cover letter.

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