Australian University Jobs

• 31-Dec-2025 - Position closing date

• Are you a Social Worker looking to share your knowledge and experience with the next generation of graduates? Federation University are seeking to employ Social Work Field Educators on a sessional basis to supervise students in Ballarat, Geelong and Metropolitan Melbourne.

• You will need to be a qualified Social Worker with at least 2 years post-graduate experience and be eligible for registration with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) to serve as a Field Educator or 5 years to serve as a Field Liaison Officer. 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.

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• 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. University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, and the Wimmera providing pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education.

• Opening date: 09-04-2024
• Closing date: not available

• Working independently, provide personal support to students and act as the student’s main point of contact regarding meeting curricular requirements during the third and fourth years of their program of study.
• Provide guidance, advice and oversight to students in their interactions with all national scheduling, documentation, and application platforms used by various residency programs for preparation, assignment, and Matching.
• Develop a mastery of Visiting Student Learning Opportunities, Clinician Nexus, AMOpportunities, My Clinical Exchange and other platforms and their requirements as they pertain to students’ electronic application and scheduling of the required elective rotations, sub-internships and audition rotations.
• With the goal of identifying at-risk students, monitor all faculty evaluations for patterns. Communicate potential problems to the Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Education and the student’s advisor. Follow through to resolution.
• Understand the academic requirements and nuances of each individual student’s unique pathway to graduation and guide each student to meet their individual long-term progress toward degree completion and Match.
• Provide concierge-type assistance to new, continuing and returning students’ questions with particular attention paid to building and maintaining relationships and ensuring student success under stressful conditions.
• Proactively contact students by email or telephone when questions arise regarding scheduling strategies. This requires an in-depth personal knowledge of resources, and how best the student can access these resources in order to maximize their clinical rotation experience.
• Meet with students via Zoom on evenings and weekends and function as part of a team by answering questions and providing advising options and opportunities.
• Complete necessary supplemental documentation requested by clinical hosts; examples are, but are not limited to, immunization forms, application forms, letters of good standing, etc.
• Input student evaluations received in non-electronic format as needed.
• Assure accuracy of credits and grades as they appear on all documents. Assist students with obtaining clinical grades from rotation sites when appropriate.
• Develop strategies to improve processes within the department for the benefit of students.
• Be willing to create and deliver presentations to the class via PowerPoint or similar and act as part of a team to disseminate information either in person or on remote platforms such as Zoom.
• Participate in committees as they pertain to job function and responsibilities.
• Maintain accurate and complete records.
• Attend conferences and clerkship caucus events both on and off campus.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, plus relevant customer service experience in a fast-paced, high-distraction, high acuity environment or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
• At least two years of higher education administration or student services desirable.
• Ability and passion for building strong personal relationships and serving others.
• Experience with spreadsheets, databases, presentation software and word processing.
• Strong interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication, and creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to relate well with others and perform duties with a high degree of integrity, confidentiality, and adherence to professional ethical standards.
• High level of customer service.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational, multi-tasking skills and high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure of deadlines and/or time limitations.
• Willingness and ability to learn new software.

• UNE offers a generous comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.
• The package includes varied health and dental plans; a retirement plan that includes up to an 8% match; extensive paid leave including holidays, vacation, sick and personal time; and educational benefits.

• Position Type: Professional Staff
• Faculty Track: missing
• Employment Status: Full Time
• Months: 12
• Campus: Biddeford, ME
• About The University of New England: UNE is Maine’s largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings.
• EEO Statement Summary: Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community.
• COVID Vaccination Statement: Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine’s immunization requirements for clinical activity.
• Posting Number: 2022PS0373P
• Open Date: 04/09/2024
• Close Date: Open Until Filled

• Opening date: 02-01-2024
• Closing date: not available

• In coordination with the Academic and Student Affairs teams as well as the Dean’s office, this position will carry out all assigned daily administrative and operational duties related to supporting faculty and students, programs and services, and other key administrative functions that promote the College’s academic mission in a student-centered environment.
• Provides a high level of administrative, communication, and organizational support
• Prepares courses within the Learning Management System for each term and maintains them throughout the semester
• Uploads and enters information into Learning Management System and other appropriate software programs
• Reviews and edits lecture capture files
• Builds and deploys electronic assessments and generates performance reports
• Provides support for students requiring accommodations (proctoring)
• Assists with gathering information for electronic textbook order annually and maintains textbook lists for each class
• Trains students and faculty on academic software systems
• Prepares and organizes data in reports; assists with data collection and maintains databases and spreadsheets
• Assists with maintaining academic and course calendars and schedules
• Confers regularly with the Academic Affairs team
• Serves as a resource for faculty who need assistance with classroom technology
• Assists with monitoring compliance with academic-related policies and procedures
• Ensures that the University’s intellectual property guidelines are followed
• Prepares reports, takes minutes, tracks actions and recommendations, and provides other support for CDM Committees as assigned
• Collects and maintains paper and electronic documentation and disseminates information as necessary
• Implements and maintain records consistent with records retention policies and FERPA
• Maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive information
• Assists with on-boarding of new faculty and staff and new student orientation
• Responds quickly to faculty or student concerns
• Participates in the accreditation process and site visits
• Maintains current knowledge of University policies and procedures
• Maintains regular attendance and reliability
• Assists with new college programs, services, and initiatives, as necessary
• Performs other duties, as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in any field and 1 to 3 years of relevant administrative experience in higher education or similar medical/dental organizational environment or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired
• Knowledge of and experience working with a Learning Management Systems is preferred.
• Strong computer skills and extensive knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Google Docs and other programs such as Brightspace, Examsoft, CoursEval, VitalSource, and Ad Astra.
• Experience in academic affairs or educational support is preferred
• Strong computer skills and ability to quickly learn new software systems
• Excellent oral, written, reading, and spelling/grammar skills
• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong planning, administrative, and organizational skills
• Ability to build strong professional relationships and problem solve in team-based environment
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal communication skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and work effectively in a diverse community
• General understanding of higher education organizational structure and administrative operations
• In addition, the individual must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities, or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities

• As a full-time, entry level hourly employee of UNE CDM, you will have access to an outstanding benefit package that includes health and dental coverage, generous holiday schedule and PTO, retirement match, select position-related continuing education and development, and reduced college tuition for yourself, spouse/partner, and your dependents. A full list of benefits can be found here (Benefits | University of New England in Maine).

• Position Type: Professional Staff
• Faculty Track: missing
• Employment Status: Full Time
• Months: 12
• Campus: Portland, ME
• UNE is Maine’s largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings.
• EEO Statement Summary: Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.
• COVID Vaccination Statement: Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine’s immunization requirements for clinical activity.
• Posting Number: 2022PS0319P
• Open Date: 01/02/2024
• Close Date: Open Until Filled

Dates

• Opening date: 20-Dec-2023
• Closing date: not available

Responsibilities

• Duties may include teaching, marking, provision of feedback and attendance at teaching team meetings.

Requirements

• To teach at an undergraduate level an Honours degree, Graduate Diploma or higher is required in a relevant discipline.
• To teach at postgraduate level a doctorate in a relevant discipline is normally required.

Benefits

• Rate of Pay - Academic Casual rates as defined in the La Trobe University Enterprise Agreement 2023 (EA) (dependent upon individual teaching responsibilities, i.e. lectures, tutorials, marking, meetings, etc.)
• Hours - Casual (hours are dependent upon individual teaching activities available and assigned.)

Notes

• Job No.:566910
• Work type:Casual
• All applications must follow the following guidelines.
• Include a cover letter detailing; a. Your interest in working for the school, and the discipline area(s) you are qualified to teach in b. Highest qualification c. Your preferred teaching mode, Face to face only, online only, both face to face and online d. Closest communicable campus you can teach at (Albury Wodonga, Bendigo, Melbourne, Mildura, Shepparton) e. List any subject you have previously taught in at La Trobe
• Your current CV
• A copy of your most recent student feedback on subject results (if applicable, where you have taught at La Trobe or another university in the past).
• The school will be in contact if there are any casual opportunities available.
• Closing date for expression of interest: Ongoing
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.
• We’d love to stay connected! If you would like to find out more about this School, please follow us on LinkedIn: School of Education: https://www.linkedin.com/company/76215971
• All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
• La Trobe’s Cultural Qualities: Advertised:20/12/2023Closing Date: