Teaching and Learning Advisor<!---->

The University of Newcastle, Australia

Updated: 20 days ago
Location: Callaghan, NEW SOUTH WALES
Job Type: FullTime

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As the Teaching and Learning Advisor, you will support the daily functioning of the School’s Teaching and Learning (T&L) portfolio by providing administrative services to staff, students, the Deputy Head of School T&L, and Executive Officer.

You will be supporting the operational facets of the T&L portfolio by providing excellent service, professional communication, data analysis, and expert policy advice.

In this role you will:

  • Lead, mentor, and support a small team, resolving or referring issues as the primary point of contact for your team.
  • Provide specialist advice on program and course management based on policy and accreditation requirements.
  • Analyse and interpret data and provide reports to inform School Executive, corporate planning, and strategic decision making.

This fixed term position is until April 2025, full time, and will be located at the Callaghan and City Campus (Awabakal and Worimi land).


What we offer

The remuneration for this position is from $90,316 to $99,655 + 17% superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience. 

We offer a range of benefits and employment conditions that help you balance your commitments, stay healthy, and work effectively. For information on our employee benefits (such as leave, flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships, and salary packaging) please visit here .  


About our University

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision are our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability.

We provide opportunities for all people regardless of their background and experience, and this philosophy is reflected across all that we do. 

The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.  


Your next steps

Important information before you apply:

  • Please visit here for a guide on how to apply for a role.
  • If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ (or equivalent) to reach the University's website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy from the Related Documents section before commencing your application.
  • Applications for this position will only be accepted from those with Australian residency or a valid work permit.

Your application:

Your application must include:

  • Your resume.
  • A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity.
  • A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed below (these may differ slightly from the Position Description, please only respond to the below in your application).
  • A degree with subsequent relevant work experience; or extensive experience and specialist expertise or broad knowledge in technical or administrative fields; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities including the ability to lead/inspire a team of professional staff to deliver exceptional performance/outcomes.
  • Demonstrated project management and problem-solving skills including the ability to manage competing priorities and work with a range of stakeholders at different levels within a large and complex organisation structure.
  • Outstanding data analysis and IT skills including ability to learn university software systems as well as high proficiency in Microsoft applications such as Excel, OneDrive, Forms and PowerBI.
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop corporate communications, reports, presentations, and meeting notes. Ability to generate a strong sense of team spirit, cooperation, and collaboration within and across teams.

    • Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document. This document should not exceed 4 pages (approximately 2,000 words).


    Contact Us

    For specific position enquiries, please contact Owen Jackson, School Executive Officer on (02) 4921 5173 or via email at [email protected]

    Having technical difficulties? Please reach out to us: [email protected] Please note, we do not accept email applications.

    Closing date: Thursday 18 April 2024 at 11.59pm AEST

    We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you

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