Academic Skills Advisor- Equity Project

• Full time
• Fixed term until 31/12/28
• Campus Independent
• Salary HEO7 starting at $103,171 plus 17% superannuation

About the position

The Academic Skills Advisor- Equity Project is a fixed-term, project-based role within the Library Learning Services (LLS) team, created to support a strategic initiative aimed at improving academic outcomes for equity cohorts. This three-year position is funded through targeted project funding and is designed to complement existing Academic Skills Advisor roles while focusing on sustainable, embedded support for students identified as being at higher risk of academic disadvantage.

Working collaboratively across campuses and disciplines, the ASA- Equity Project will contribute to the development and delivery of inclusive academic literacy programs. A key focus of this role is the co-design of subject-specific learning resources and interventions in partnership with Subject Coordinators and Subject Support Tutors, ensuring that Library resources are directly aligned with the needs of priority student cohorts.

The ASA- Equity Project will work closely with the Subject Support Tutor Program Coordinator and under the guidance of the Senior Coordinator, Library Learning Services, to:

• Identify and engage with subjects and cohorts where equity gaps are evident.

• Develop and pilot scalable, embedded academic support resources tailored to discipline specific needs.

• Evaluate the impact of interventions and contribute to reporting and recommendations for future service models.

• Collaborate with Library Learning Services Colleagues, Peer Learning Advisors (PLAs), academic staff, and student support services to ensure a holistic and inclusive approach to student learning.

This role requires strong pedagogical knowledge, experience in academic literacies, and a commitment to equity and inclusion in higher education. It offers an opportunity to shape innovative support models that can be sustained beyond the life of the project.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• A postgraduate degree with subsequent relevant experience; or extensive experience and specialist expertise; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and training.

• Demonstrated experience in tertiary teaching or advising, with the ability to identify and respond to the learning needs of diverse student cohorts, particularly those from equity backgrounds.

• Strong understanding of the challenges faced by students from underrepresented groups in Australian higher education, and strategies to address these through inclusive learning support.

• Ability to apply evidence-based educational practices to design, implement, and evaluate academic support resources that foster independent learning and academic success.

• Experience in designing inclusive digital learning resources for LMS environments, with attention to accessibility and equity.

• Proven ability to deliver academic support in at least one of the following areas: academic writing, mathematics, STEM disciplines, postgraduate/HDR research writing, or other relevant academic literacies.

• Ability to collect and interpret data to evaluate impact, inform continuous improvement, and contribute to strategic reporting.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

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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:  By 11:55pm, Thursday 27th November 2025

Position Enquiries: Emma White, Senior Coordinator, Library Learning Services

via email:

Recruitment Enquiries:

Position Description below:

PD-Academic Skills Advisor -Equity .pdf

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,
• 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 located in the position description.

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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 If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.