Job no: 0059837
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed Term for 12 months
Department: Student and Scholarly Services - Student Equity and Disability Services
Salary: UOM 5 - $83,159 - $95,518 p.a. plus 17% super
- Develop and coordinate equitable learning support for students requiring educational adjustments to ensure inclusive academic participation
- Foster an equitable and supportive educational experience for all.
- Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment!
About the Role
Join our team at the University of Melbourne as an Equitable Learning Advisor and play a key role in empowering all students to succeed in their academic journey. In this dynamic position, you will ensure every student — regardless of background or challenges — has equal opportunities to thrive. Working closely with a diverse range of students, from high achievers to those with health conditions or disabilities, you will help create a supportive and inclusive environment where every student can fully engage in university life.
Key Responsibilities:
• Review registration applications and supporting documents to assess eligibility for ongoing support and reasonable adjustments.
• Collaborate with students to develop and implement tailored Academic Adjustment Plans that facilitate equitable participation in their educational journey, in alignment with university policies and guidelines.
• Connect students to internal and external support services to ensure they have access to the resources they need.
• Proactively reach out to students, manage appointments, and follow up on equity adjustments, helping them navigate administrative processes with ease.
• Contribute to a high-quality, student-centered service culture, ensuring all team members deliver exceptional support to every student.
Who We’re Looking For:
We are looking for a passionate, organised, and empathetic individual who is committed to supporting students from all walks of life. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, adept at managing priorities and meeting deadlines while staying true to policies and guidelines. Your ability to connect with students facing diverse challenges whether related to health, disability, or study-related stress will make you an invaluable asset to our team. You bring excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills, and you are dedicated to fostering a welcoming and inclusive academic environment.
You’ll Bring:
• A tertiary qualification in health sciences, social welfare, disability, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong organisational skills, resilience in a high-volume team setting, and the ability to manage conflict effectively.
• Proficiency in using complex databases, such as CRM and student systems, ensuring accurate and efficient record-keeping.
• Experience supporting individuals with mental health conditions or neurodiverse backgrounds.
If you are passionate about promoting an accessible, supportive, and inclusive educational experience for all students, we would love to have you join our team. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and help them reach their full potential. For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.
To ensure the University continues to provide a safe environment for everyone, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check.
This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your new team – Student and Scholarly Services - Student Equity and Disability Services
Student and Scholarly Services provides student administration and services from recruitment and point of enquiry to graduation. This team also delivers wellbeing and scholarly services to students and staff.
Student Equity and Disability Services (SEDS) is in the Wellbeing Services portfolio, which includes the University’s Health Service, Counselling and Psychological Services (CAPS), and the Chaplaincy service. SEDS is responsible for providing educational adjustments for students with a disability or health condition, are carers of a person with a disability, are defence reservists or emergency volunteers or for cultural or religious observance which impacts their ability to participate fully in their studies.
What we offer you!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!
The University of Melbourne
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.
Be yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities, and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality, and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier-free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact Kim Groizard at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture, and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Cover Letter responding to numbers 2-9 of the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Walid via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the contact details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
