Position Number: 0052707
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department: Student and Scholarly Services
Salary: UOM 9 - $139,693 - $145,339 per annum (pro rata for part-time) plus 17% super
- Lead the Academic Skills team to deliver university-wide programs, resources and services that enhance student learning.
- Drive innovative, scalable, and student-centred skill development through curricular and co-curricular learning strategies.
- Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment!
About the Role
The Manager, Academic Skills leads a team of Learning Strategists and Academic Skills Advisers to deliver university-wide programs, resources, and services that enhance student learning, engagement, and success. Overseeing portfolios focused on curriculum-embedding, co-curricular language and learning, technology-enhanced learning, student consultations, and graduate research, the role ensures the development of integrated and scalable support initiatives for students. Collaborating closely with colleagues in Student and Scholarly Services, the position drives student-centred skill development programs that align with institutional learning and teaching priorities.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Lead in the design and delivery of efficient and effective Academic Skills programs, resources and services that support student learning, engagement, and success.
- Manage the Academic Skills team to design and deliver curriculum-embedded and co-curricular language and learning skills development programs, 1-on-1 student services, technology enhanced learning advice and resources, and graduate researcher professional development.
- Lead the development of a high-performing team within Academic Skills ensuring compliance with legislation and workplace policies, sustainable workloads, staff engagement with professional development, and a learning culture enabled by innovation, reflective practice, and knowledge sharing initiatives.
- Oversee the Academic Skills team’s delivery of English as an Additional Language (EAL) support programs, resources and services for students, guided by best practice pedagogies and technologies .
Who we are looking for
The ideal candidate is an experienced leader with a strong understanding of learning, teaching, and student skill development programs in higher education. They excel at program design and services management, applying sound judgment to complex issues, and using strong interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships, negotiate, and develop creative solutions.
You will also have:
- A Postgraduate qualification and extensive relevant experience, or extensive experience and specialist expertise, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.
- Demonstrated deep functional experience and expertise in the leadership and management of complex, specialist teams and integrated service functions in a higher education context.
- Strong focus and demonstrated track record in designing and delivering exceptional student skill development support services at scale, using performance data and evidence to drive quality improvement.
- Demonstrated practical change management experience, including leading staff through service change, developing staff capability and ensuring projects or change initiatives meet service objectives.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your new team – Student and Scholarly 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.
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!
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We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, 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
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Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, 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.
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Position Description
