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Learning Adviser

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. 

• Deliver academic skills development programs and resources that promote independent learning, student engagement and academic success.
• Collaborate with academic and College staff to identify emerging student needs and learning challenges, ensuring support services remain responsive, effective and accessible.
• Full time is negotiable, Fixed-Term (3 months) position located in Hobart.

 About the opportunity

The Learning Adviser supports student academic success by delivering a broad range of academic skills development services that foster independent learning. Working within the Student Academic Success area of the Academic Division, the role collaborates closely with academic and College staff to identify student learning trends, challenges and emerging needs, ensuring services remain relevant and responsive. The position contributes to student transition, engagement, retention and success through the provision of targeted programs, resources and support, including peer learning initiatives as required.

What you’ll do:

• Provide individual consultations to students and timely follow-up of students identified and referred by staff and through Studiosity.
• Contribute to the review, development, and promotion of a range of learning services, resources, and programs to support student learning, including UniStart, the Study Toolkit, Peer Learning Programs, Studiosity, and workshop and webinar offerings.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to support student development of literacy, numeracy, scientific literacy and/or other academic skills within the context of courses and units, ensuring the services and programs provided are relevant and responsive to the needs of the cohort.
• Work collaboratively with Student Support Services and key stakeholders to understand the learning needs of students.
• Work in the context of a culture of continuous improvement, taking a solution-focused approach to identifying issues and recommending opportunities for improvement in consultation with the Manager.

­What we’re looking for: 

• A degree in Education, or a relevant field.
• Experience teaching students in a range of settings, including one-on-one and in small and large classes, in both online and face-to-face environments.
• Demonstrated experience in providing support to tertiary students in the development of literacy and academic skills, including numeracy development and scientific literacy.
• Understanding of the needs and challenges of students from diverse backgrounds, including neurodiversity.
• Successful experience in the planning, development, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of learning services and programs.

 Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 7 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $130,943 comprising base salary within the range of $101,821 to $111,917 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• 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 profile.
• For further information about this position, please contact I-Lien Tsay, Manager, Learning and Academic Skills, ilien.tsay@utas.edu.au or 6226 4784
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• For current UTAS 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.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 Position Description - Learning Adviser.pdf.

Applications close Sunday, 23 August 2026, 11.55pm

 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.