Senior Adviser, Student Success (Learning)

• Flexible Location: Based at our Geelong (Waurn Ponds or Waterfront) or Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and continuing
• HEW 7 $110,171 - $121,309 + 17% Superannuation

About the role:

As the Senior Adviser, Student Success (Learning), you will play a key role in enhancing the student experience and supporting academic success across the University. Working directly with students, academic staff and key stakeholders, you'll design, deliver and continuously improve programs, resources and initiatives that build student capability, foster engagement and contribute to positive learning outcomes.

You will lead activities across academic support, peer learning and student partnership initiatives, using data, feedback and insights to ensure services remain responsive to the evolving needs of students.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver initiatives that enhance student learning, engagement and success.
• Coordinate peer mentoring and academic support programs across the University.
• Develop resources, workshops and targeted interventions that improve student outcomes.
• Use data, insights and feedback to evaluate services and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with students, academic staff and stakeholders to create impactful support initiatives.

About you:

You are passionate about supporting student success and thrive in a collaborative, student-centred environment. A confident relationship builder, you can translate insights into action, influence stakeholders and navigate complexity with ease. You enjoy improving services, have a natural ability to engage others and are motivated by opportunities to make a tangible difference in students' educational experiences.

You will bring:

• Relevant qualifications and experience, or an equivalent combination of education and expertise.
• Experience delivering student success, learning support or engagement initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and continuous improvement skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence, collaborate and build effective partnerships.
• Excellent communication and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Nara Tsedendamba, Specialist, Academic Engagement via nara.tsedendamba@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 Senior Adviser, Student Success (Learning) HEW 7.pdf

Applications for this position close at 11.55pm on Tuesday 10th November.

Benefits for working with us!

At Deakin, we offer more than just a job - we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong, Melbourne, and regional Victoria, you’ll find everything you need to thrive: on-site childcare, gyms, medical centres, cafes, accessible public transport, and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off, plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services, ongoing professional development opportunities, and inclusive, supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow - whether you're working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks: In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations.

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process.  A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence.  A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.