Learning Success Advisor

• Fantastic casual opportunities for experienced Learning Success Advisors (Academic Language and Learning)

• The Learning Success Advisor is required to deliver learning support and training with a commencement of ASAP until 31 December 2026

• HEO 7 Step 1 $80.18 per hour

About the opportunity

The Learning Success Advisor is a member of a team of specialist professional staff focusing on student facing support responsible for the facilitation of post-entry academic language and learning support initiatives for all students (domestic and international) and contributes to the University’s strategic initiatives for the provision of learning support.

The Learning Success Advisor works in partnership with faculties, schools, and the library to facilitate the development of discipline specific integrated and embedded programs, develop and evaluate resources for learning skills programs, provide groups and individual learning skills sessions, contribute to the development and delivery of peer-learning initiatives, advise students on personalised learning plans and direct students to relevant learning support resources, monitor student engagement via the centralised learning support portal, administer online diagnostic tools and milestone tasks and contribute to the development of plans, strategies and procedures in line with the University’s strategy.

The Centre for English Teaching (CET) + Learning Hub is a high-functioning, dynamic and diverse unit. An innovative, proactive, collaborative team member with highly developed digital literacy skills and extensive knowledge of e-learning will be required.

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance in recruiting talent aligned to these values in the pursuit of research excellence.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• to deliver learning support, advising and training activities to students, peer-facilitators and staff

• to contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of post-entry academic language and learning support initiatives for all students (domestic and international)

• to work collaboratively with the Learning Hub Lead and team of Learning Success Advisors, Educational Designer and colleagues across CET + Learning Hub to ensure coordinated and effective contribution to the learning support programs and initiatives offered and alignment with the University’s strategic educational objectives

• to engage with relevant stakeholders in the library, faculties, Educational Innovation, Student Life and the wider Education portfolio

• to engage in and contribute to continuing professional development within the CET + Learning Hub unit and externally to ensure implementation of best practice in post-entry academic language and learning support

• to contribute to and engage actively with the post-entry academic language and learning community beyond the University to further the reputation of the University in the field.

You will have

• Demonstrated excellence in developing and facilitating high-quality, innovative programs to support post-entry academic language and learning in a higher education environment.

• Demonstrated theoretical and practical understanding of effective educational practice in the post-entry, higher education space, including through the use of educational technologies

• Demonstrated experience with relevant online learning design principles and educational technology platforms to deliver learning support and track student learning.

• Demonstrated experience using innovative educational technology platforms to facilitate language and communication support to diverse cohorts of students.

• Demonstrated advanced computer literacy and willingness and ability to quickly adapt to new computer systems/programs.

• Highly developed planning and organisational skills, with experience establishing priorities, implementing improvements and meeting deadlines

• Demonstrated strong collaborative approach and demonstrated ability to work in a collegial manner as well as demonstrated capacity for effective contribution as a team member

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position

Pre-employment checks

This position is designated as child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working With Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working With Children) Act 2012.

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.  Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Mari Lewis, Recruitment Consultant Recruitment Operations, by email to [email protected]

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Applications Close

Sunday 12 July 2026 11:59 PM