$100,512 to $112,622 pa (HEW 7) Fixed term (to 24 December 2025), Full-time, Joondalup campus Open to candidates with the relevant working rights LEARNING ADVISER CENTRE FOR LEARNING AND TEACHING LEARNING SUPPORT $100,512 to $112,622 PA (HEW 7)+ 17% SUPERANNUATION JOONDALUP CAMPUS FULL TIME, FIXED TERM until 24th December 2025 Overview The Centre for Learning and Teaching (CLT) delivers high quality teaching and learning support programs, servicing both ECU students and academic staff.
The Learning Adviser is part of the Learning Support function of the Centre, working to support the development and implementation of specific learning programs for students, including academic skills, English language proficiency, science, and numeracy skills.
The Role The Learning Adviser is responsible for supporting the retention of undergraduate and postgraduate students by assisting them to develop all aspects of academic literacy, including information literacy, communication, numeracy, and study skills to enable them to meet the requirements of their course.
This involves conducting individual appointments, drop-ins, and workshops in online and face-to-face formats.
It also involves developing of self-access academic skills resources and engaging with a variety of learning technologies and platforms.
Regular collaboration with key stakeholders is also essential, including students, academic staff, CLT team members, librarians, and careers advisers.
Prioritising the needs of ECU's diverse cohort, the role provides a student-focused, efficient service, aimed at improving student retention and progression.
The role is an important team member in contributing to the day-to-day operations of ECU's Academic Skills Centres and Learning Hubs, including responding to student queries and redirecting students to other support services when required.
ECU has a commitment to improving the academic 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 and study skills and numeracy 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.
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 experience in supporting student skills development in individual and group settings, including academic communication and study skills and numeracy skills.
Demonstrated experience in using learning technologies to support students in a higher education environment Demonstrated experience in resource development related to academic skills development 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.
In addition to the criteria above, a background in numeracy and/or science would be highly desirable.
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 fixed term full time position attracts a remuneration of $100,512 to $112,622 plus 17% University superannuation contribution.
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 our Employment Opportunities website.
ECU 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 (1-2 pages) describing your suitability for this position, directly addressing the selection criteria above, and attach a copy of your current CV to your online application.
Closing Date Applications close on Thursday 10 April 2025 at 11.30pm AWST.
OPEN TO CANDIDATES WITH THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS.
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.
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