Student Success Advisor

Description:

Contract: Full-time, ongoing position

Location: Melbourne, Docklands

Salary Level: Professional Level 6 , $114,265 - $131,404 plus 17% super and great benefits!

About Us

For 30 years, Monash College has provided over 80,000 students with a direct pathway to Monash University, one of the world’s top 50 universities, through Diplomas, Foundation Year, and English programs. As a fully owned subsidiary of Monash University, the College serves as the principal gateway to the University for students.

About Your Next Role

The Student Success Advisor is a key driver of academic success across all Monash College programs. This role leads the delivery of practical, high-impact learning skills support that strengthens outcomes for a diverse international student cohort.

Driving the design and delivery of engaging learning skills programs and resources, the Advisor shapes both individual and group learning experiences that build essential academic capability. Leading best-practice academic skills support, the role provides targeted mentoring and drives learning initiatives aligned with contemporary teaching and learning approaches.

Working in close partnership with colleagues across the organisation, the Advisor drives the development of sustainable, data-informed initiatives that enhance student progression and success.

This role is ideal for an education professional who thrives on influence, takes ownership of outcomes, and brings energy, insight, and a collaborative mindset to improving student success. For further information, please view the

A Typical Day In This Position Might Involve

• connecting with students and teachers on specific academic development strategies to meet immediate needs that allow for program completion
• running workshops to identify solutions and strategies, innovation in learning products or upskilling on skills needed to transition to university
• identifying opportunities to develop new initiatives based on current student performance trends and transition data
• working with your immediate team on opportunities to modernise team operating practices
• collaborating with teachers in supporting at-risk students
• coordinating the peer mentor program and support
  
  

We Are Looking For Someone Who Has

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Education (or similar) and experience in a tertiary education environment. Additional qualifications relevant to International Education such as a recognised qualification in TESOL are advantageous.
• Significant experience working in an education environment identifying and applying approaches to teaching and learning that suit the needs of students in a transition environment. You will be able to develop strategies and then translate them to tactical solutions that provide a positive impact to learners and valued support for teachers.
• An understanding of what motivates students and the range of factors that impact on academic backgrounds.
• Prior experience working with students from different cultural backgrounds, strong communication and interpersonal skills and will be able to confidently provide tailored advice to students.
• Proven experience developing peer based learning programs, with an understanding of English and Maths requirements for Tertiary study across a broad range of disciplines and able to use technology and data to influence problem solving.
  
  

To Apply

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, then we would like to hear from you. Please submit your application with your CV and cover letter by clicking ‘Apply’ by Sunday 15 February.

We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible as we will be reviewing and shortlisting applications as they are received.

Monash College is committed to enabling and recruiting for a flexible and inclusive working environment. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every single criterion for this role. You might still be the right candidate for this role or a great fit for another role at the College.

Should you require any specific support or adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond, please advise us, and we’ll be happy to assist.

In accordance with our commitment to the safety, well-being, and rights of children and young people, all employees must hold a valid Working with Children Check (or VIT registration) at all times.