"Learning Advisor"

Learning Advisor

Support and empower students to achieve their academic goals

Collaborate with a highly skilled, supportive and student-focused team

Flexible location, with opportunities to innovate and make an impact

Be Bold. Belong. Be More.

At Southern Cross University, we do things differently, and so can you.

A career with us is more than you might expect. Yes, it’s about the heart, connectedness and community you’d hope for in a regional university. But there’s also so much more. Our game changing Southern Cross Model brings a deeper, focused learning experience and our research is deeply connected to our regions, making a difference on a global scale. This is your chance to help us build something new and meaningful for our students, our communities and your career. To drive change, make a real impact, and thrive in a place as unique as you.

You can be good anywhere. Here, you can be great.

Your opportunity

Are you passionate about helping students unlock their full potential? As a Learning Adviser in the Student Support and Success team, you’ll play a key role in empowering students to succeed academically and personally. You will provide tailored one-on-one support, lead small group sessions, and design innovative workshops and resources that make learning engaging and meaningful. Working in a collaborative, high-performing team, you’ll support students from diverse backgrounds, including regional, remote, non-English speaking, and students with disabilities.

You will make an impact by:

Delivering personalized learning support and facilitating group sessions across a broad range of disciplines

Designing engaging workshops, online tools, and unit-embedded initiatives to strengthen student learning outcomes and success

Using learning analytics to identify student needs and target support effectively

Supporting students with assessments, study strategies, and academic skills development

Driving projects that enhance the student experience and introducing innovative solutions to improve learning support services

What you will bring

You’re energetic, proactive, and creative, with a genuine commitment to student success and equity in higher education. You thrive in dynamic environments, take initiative, and bring a solutions-focused mindset to supporting diverse learners.

To succeed in this role, you will also need:

A degree with relevant experience in education, learning support, or related discipline, postgraduate qualifications highly regarded

Experience supporting diverse student cohorts, including postgraduate students, students with disabilities, non-English speaking backgrounds, and regional or remote learners

Confidence working across disciplines, with strengths in areas such as written communication, numeracy, IT, critical thinking and/or problem-solving. Experience in hard sciences or technology discipline highly regarded

Strong capability in developing and delivering workshops, online resources, and unit-embedded learning initiatives

The ability to analyse learning needs, use data or learning analytics to inform support strategies, and contribute to measurable improvements in student outcomes

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust, collaborate effectively, and adapt your approach to varied learning styles

Initiative to contribute to projects, continuous improvement activities, and innovative service delivery models

Why Southern Cross University

SCU is proudly a regional university, young, small and vibrant. That means you’ll find more exposure, opportunity and ownership - to grow, achieve and build a career that means more. And you’ll do it alongside passionate people and leaders who go the extra mile to help you succeed. A career with us is about more than just work. It’s about place, community and the life you want to live. With three main campuses at the Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour and the Northern Rivers region of NSW, we’re integral to all these wonderful communities. Find your place and be more in this beautiful part of the world.

Your opportunity is:

Full-time, continuing (permanent)

Located at either Gold Coast, QLD 4225, or Lismore, NSW 2480.

HEW Level 6. The base salary ranges from $95,961 - $105,250 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $123,143.

You will enjoy a range of perks designed to support your wellbeing, growth and work-life balance. For more information on our benefits and what it’s like to work at SCU, visit Why work at Southern Cross University?

Be more with Southern Cross University today

Southern Cross University values potential as much as experience. If you do not meet all the listed requirements but are excited about the role and confident you can contribute, we encourage you to apply or reach out for more information.

Name: Mr Nick Dyason, Manager, Study Support

Phone: 02 6620 3103

Email: nick.dyason@scu.edu.au

Applications close 11.30pm AEDT 3 March 2026

Eligible applicants must have Australian or New Zealand citizenship, Australian permanent residency or current working rights in Australia for the entire duration of the appointment. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Applicants must apply online and attach a CV and cover letter responding to the selection criteria within the position description. Information to support you prepare your application is available on our website.  

Southern Cross University celebrates the rich diversity of our regions and international community. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and values people of all backgrounds. We encourage applications from people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, and people with disabilities. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to ensure every candidate can fully participate. For any support through the recruitment process reach out to jobs@scu.edu.au.