• Full Time
• 2 years Fixed term
• Position is based at the new Study Hubs, Located in Broadmeadows and Epping - incumbents will need to be on site (f2f service provision)
• Take your career in exciting, rewarding directions
About the position
The Study Hub Learning Support Advisors provide academic skills, digital literacy, course and wellbeing support to university students at the Northern Study Hubs, at our locations in Hume and Epping, where the two new centres will open in late June.
This position is responsible for delivering tailored learning support, coordinating student engagement activities, and fostering an inclusive and supportive study environment, within the Study Hubs. You will be working collaboratively with university stakeholders, community partners, and students to enhance student participation and success in higher education.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have:
• An undergraduate degree in any area, with at least 4 years subsequent experience in adult learning, student support or higher education environments; or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.
• Experience in the delivery of high-quality student-centred learning, especially in relation to supporting university transition, student engagement, academic skill development, and course completions.
• Strong technology skills and knowledge with demonstrated capacity to effectively utilise the online environment to support student development of skills.
• Intercultural understanding and/or multicultural lived experience, particularly in relation to the impacts and expectations these experiences can have on university studies. The ability to converse in language/s other than English, would be highly regarded.
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
Benefits:
• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• Flexible work arrangements
• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses
How to apply
Closing date: Sunday May 18th 2025
Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applications will be processed as they come in.
Position Enquiries: Sam Sterling, Director, Northern Suburbs Study Hub via email, sam.sterling@latrobe.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: Madeleine Parker, Talent Acquisition Consultant, via email m.parker@latrobe.edu.au
Position Description below:
Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
• Cover letter- including whether you are applying for the full-time or part-time roles, or both,
• An up-to-date resume; and
• A separate document addressing each bullet point under the Essential Criteria ‘Skills and knowledge required for the position’, which is
in the position description.
Please scroll down to apply.
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.
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.
