University of Melbourne Hiring for Equitable Learning Advisor at Parkville, Victoria, Australia Full Time

Location: Parkville

Role type: Full-time; Continuing

Department: Student and Scholarly Services – The Student Equity and Disability Services

Salary: UOM 5 – $79,961 – $91,844 p.a. plus 17% super

• Foster an equitable and supportive educational experience for all.
• Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment!

About The Role

As the Equitable Learning Advisor at the University of Melbourne, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring all students have equal opportunities in their academic journey. Collaborating with a diverse range of students, from elite performers to those with health conditions, you’ll facilitate necessary adjustments for their active participation in university life. Your responsibilities include regular meetings with students, coordinating with Disability Services, and collaborating with university staff to create an inclusive learning environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing registration applications and supporting documents to assess eligibility for ongoing support.
• Developing and assisting in implementing Academic Adjustment Plans to ensure equitable student participation in educational pursuits, following relevant policies and guidelines.
• Facilitating student referrals to internal and external support services as needed.
• Proactively reaching out to students, scheduling appointments, following up on equity adjustments, and easing their administrative load.
• Actively contributing to fostering a quality client service culture, ensuring all team members consistently deliver high standards of service to every student

Who We Are Looking For

We’re on the lookout for a dynamic individual with high-quality organisational skills – someone who thrives on prioritising tasks, meeting deadlines and excels under pressure while adhering to policies and guidelines. Your knack for providing expert services and engaging empathetically with diverse students facing multifaceted challenges and study-related stress will set you apart. You’ll draw on your exceptional interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, to build robust relationships with academic and professional peers. If you’re passionate about cultivating a supportive and inclusive educational environment, we extend a warm invitation for you to be part of our team!

You will also have:

• Tertiary qualification in health sciences, social welfare, disability, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training
• Demonstrated personal resilience in working in a high-volume team environment and managing conflict.
• Knowledge of and ability to effectively utilise large complex databases, such as CRM and student systems, and to ensure accurate records are maintained.
• Experience in the support of people who identify with a mental health condition or as neurodiverse

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.

To ensure the University continues to provide a safe environment for everyone, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Maddison Ryan via email at [email protected], ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.