Learning Adviser

Edith Cowan University (ECU) is a large multi-campus institution located in Western Australia (WA) with a strong reputation for excellence in teaching, research and state-of-the-art facilities. Our focus on teaching and research is inspired by engagement and partnerships with those in the many communities in which we serve. ECU is guided by strong values that influence the way we work and our vision is to further enhance our reputation and be recognised for our world ready graduates and leading-edge research. Our purpose is to transform lives and enrich society through education and our world-class research including our commitments on equality, opportunities for disadvantaged people and reducing our impact on the environment.

The diverse and talented staff in the Centre for Learning and Teaching (CLT) play a central role in achieving ECU's vision, and in designing and implementing future-oriented teaching and learning strategies. With its base at the Joondalup Campus, the CLT delivers a comprehensive suite of services and programmes on campus

The Learning Support team forms part of the CLT, and is focused on enhancing student success and preparedness for university. The team supports all ECU students to successfully transition into university and progress throughout their study, including enabling, undergraduate, postgraduate, and HDR programs. The team adopts a strength-based perspective to student development in these programs through delivering communication skills activities both within and outside of the curriculum.

The Role
The Learning Adviser is responsible for the delivery of ECU’s peer learning programs, including the Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) program and the Peer Skills Adviser program. Key responsibilities of the role include the student recruitment, training, monitoring, and evaluation of these programs in collaboration with other key service centres, such as the Library and Careers Advisers. It also works collaboratively with academic staff to coordinate the delivery of peer programs aligned to specific target units.

In addition to the coordination of these programs, the role also provides direct academic skills support to ECU students in face-to-face and online environments. Prioritising the needs of ECU’s diverse cohort, the role provides a student-focused, efficient service, aimed at improving student retention and progression. The role is an important team member in contributing to the day-to-day operations of the ECU’s Academic Skills Centres and Learning Hubs, including responding to student queries and redirecting students to other support services when required.

The successful applicants will possess the following capabilities:
A graduate qualification or progression towards a higher degree in Education and subsequent relevant teaching experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training

Demonstrated experience coordinating peer learning program programs

Demonstrated experience in recruiting, training, and mentoring student leaders

Demonstrated ability to support student skills development, including academic communication, numeracy, and study skills

Strong interpersonal skills and experience supporting people of diverse cultural backgrounds

A highly collaborative approach with a record of having achieved significant goals through teamwork.

Completion of the PASS Supervisor Training is also highly desirable.

The successful applicant will also have personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry, Personal Excellence, and Courage.

Benefits & Remuneration
This ongoing full time position attracts a remuneration of $97,113 to $108,813 pa plus 17% University superannuation contribution.

ECU supports a work/life balance for staff. Benefits such as flexible working arrangements may also be negotiated to meet your personal circumstances.

ECU has an Award-winning Health and Wellness Program and an extensive range of staff benefits across entertainment, financial, health, travel and consumer goods and services.

For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our Employment Opportunities website.

ECU is a smoke-free environment.

Contact
Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Dr Andrew Kelly on 08 6304 5191 for more information.

How to Apply

Closing Date
Applications close on Tuesday 14 November at 11.30pm AWST.

**PLEASE NOTE**: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM AUSTRALIAN OR NEW ZEALAND CITIZENS OR AUSTRALIAN PERMANENT RESIDENTS

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the differences in society. Specific strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

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