Learning Advisor / Academic Success Officer

About the role

Macquarie University is recruiting an Academic Success Officer (Learning Advisor) for its Academic Success team within the Office of the Pro-Vice Chancellor, Education, at the Wallumattagal Campus in North Ryde. The team supports coursework students, and the role designs and delivers academic, digital and professional literacies initiatives to maximise student success.

Key responsibilities

• Design and deliver academic, digital and professional literacies initiatives
• Deliver student-facing support, especially to students identified as most at risk
• Support peer-led support activities
• Design and deliver integrated or embedded workshops for students and/or staff
• Apply research-informed design and best practice in inclusive program delivery

Required profile

• Postgraduate qualification in education, teaching or an academic literacies-related field
• Sustained experience supporting domestic and international students' academic and/or digital literacies
• Demonstrated end-to-end design and delivery of curricular and co-curricular initiatives with academics and stakeholders
• Knowledge of the higher education sector and relevant legislation and regulation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to work collaboratively in a team
• Available to work on campus most days of the week; work hours may vary
• National Police Check clearance required; a current Working with Children Check preferred or obtainable
• Valid work rights in Australia; no visa sponsorship available

What we offer

• Annual base salary of $114,992 - $124,676 (HEW 7), plus 17% employer superannuation and annual leave loading
• Subsidised onsite parking, flexible working options and training and professional development
• Onsite childcare, vacation care, discounted health insurance and onsite GP, imaging and physio clinics

To apply, submit an online application with a resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria. Applications close on 15 November 2026; interviews are expected face-to-face on 27 November 2026.