Team Leader, Learning Advisers - Mount Lawley, Australia - Edith Cowan University

Edith Cowan University

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Mount Lawley, Australia

6 days ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

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 Team Leader, Learning Advisers leads a team of learning advisers and peer learning programs across the University to improve the academic success of ECU coursework students.

This includes the management of self-access academic skills programs and oversight of other relevant learning support services such as Peer Assisted Study Sessions and Peer Skills Advisers.

This position is responsible for reviewing and reporting on student engagement with leaning adviser services, collaborating with other service centres in the delivery of student support, and liaising with stakeholders in Schools to support embedded communication skills activities where relevant.

Key Criteria

Applicants must have demonstrated knowledge and experience in:
Supervising and mentoring teams, setting priorities, providing on-the-job training and constructive feedback.

Coordinating or managing a service centre or learning program, preferably in a higher education environment.

Teaching and/or support of undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students.

Current pedagogies relevant to student learning, peer programs, and academic literacies in a higher education setting.

Techniques for improving academic writing skills, structuring arguments, structuring academic documents, and thesis or exegesis preparation.

You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University's values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry, Personal Excellence, and Courage.

Benefits & Remuneration
This full time, ongoing position attracts remuneration of $111,152 to $125,191 per annum 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 website Employment Opportunities Overview.

Contact
Interested applicants are welcome to call Dr Andrew Kelly (Manager, Learning Support) on for more information.

How to Apply
Please upload your resume along with a statement (maximum 2 pages) addressing the key criteria above.

Closing Date:

Applications close on Sunday 26 November 2023 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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