Jobs and Careers

• Provide strategic leadership in advancing student learning, equity, and academic skill development
• Lead collaborative initiatives shaping institutional priorities for inclusive, high-quality learning support
• Full time, ongoing role based in Hobart or Launceston 

About the opportunity

The Manager, Learning and Academic Skills will be responsible for managing a multi-disciplinary team of staff and student leaders across campuses and online, who provide specialist advice to students from diverse backgrounds across learning and academic skill development. The incumbent is responsible for strategic development, professional direction and supervision of the work undertaken by the team. The incumbent is also responsible for ensuring that the service delivery is informed by evidence and evaluation of the range of services and the needs of students; and is provided in a student-centric, consistent, high quality, and timely manner. These programs and services include but are not limited to learning and academic skill development consultations, webinars and workshops, online learning resources, Studiosity 24/7 learning support, and peer learning programs such as PASS.

What you’ll do:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership of the Learning and Academic Skills service.
• Build and maintain strategic collaborations with Divisional and Academic partners.
• Work with other Student Equity and Success Managers in supporting student progress.
• Provide advice and support to the Director, academic and professional staff, students and the wider University community.
• Lead a focus area on student learning through the management and professional development of staff.­

What we’re looking for:

• A passion for - and understanding of - factors contributing to student academic success.
• Proven experience in leading and managing a large, multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience leading the development, delivery and evaluation of a diverse range of services and programs.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and thrive in a continuously changing and highly collaborative environment.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 8 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $152,033 comprising base salary within the range of $114,282 to $129,943 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• This vacancy is being advertised internally only in the first instance to current staff.
• In submitting your application, you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
• To apply online, please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience.  You do not need to separately address the success criteria.
• For further information about this position, please contact Jane Skalicky, Director, Student Academic Success, Jane.Skalicky@utas.edu.au
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 Position Description - 501414 - Manager, Learning and Academic Skills.pdf

Applications close Sunday, 21 September 2025, 11.55pm 

The University of Tasmania acknowledges the Palawa/Pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.

As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.